Landing a plane on a small flight deck is far harder than on a large runway—and requires a much larger support crew. Aircraft carrier flight decks are arguably the most complex operational environment ...

Breaking from a tradition that is decades old, the US Navy has decided to change the way that its student pilots prove worthy of the 'Wings of Gold' that designate them as carrier-qualified aviators.

The US Navy (USN) expects to sign a contract within less than two years to begin replacing its fleet of Boeing T-45 Goshawk jet trainers, after issuing its latest request for information (RFI) linked ...

The U.S. Navy has released the final Request for Proposals for the Undergraduate Jet Training System which will replace the T-45 Goshawk, confirming an accelerated schedule with a focus on costs. The ...

Reliability issues with the U.S. Navy’s T-45 fleet are forcing the service to accelerate its replacement program. Credit: Lt. Garrett Booth/U.S. Navy The U.S. Navy is charging ahead on fielding a new ...

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