Light Attack & Advanced Training

Textron Aviation Defense has finalized its first contract to deliver two Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II trainers to Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force.

Portugal’s defense minister declared interest in local assembly for Embraer A-29 light combat and trainer aircraft on Dec. 17.

The U.S. Navy wants to field 216 new training aircraft to replace its T-45 Goshawk fleet.

The Australian government has selected CAE to deliver the Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS) for the Royal Australian Air Force.

Starfighters Space is planning an initial public offering of shares to try to raise $40 million gross.

India has rolled out the first production version of an indigenously developed trainer and inaugurated the ground test facility for a light transport aircraft.

The UK Royal Air Force is hoping to launch a formal contest to find a replacement for its BAE Systems Hawk T1 and T2 fleet before Christmas.

The U.S. Navy has picked up some of the U.S. Air Force’s T-38 repair work as the service faces a large backlog of Talon IIs requiring work.