Modern fighter jets require a great deal of training and talent to fly, often requiring years before a pilot is certified. For example, it takes an average of 192 hours of training before a pilot can ...

The T-6 Texan II, reportedly in a customized T-6JP variant, will be used by the JASDF as its new primary trainer to replace the license-built T-34 derivatives employed so far. Japan has selected the U ...

Training modern fighter jet pilots in the United States can cost well over $10 million, meaning these are incredibly valuable ...

Ten U.S. students are now enrolled at the International Flight Training School to complete a 133-day Basic Jet Training course in the T-346A Master. Following an agreement with the Italian Air Force ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. A T-7A Red Hawk assigned to the 99th Flying Training Squadron, ...

Defence contractor Lockheed Martin plans to reveal in January the details of its bid to take over basic rotary-wing training for the US Army. That includes announcing which aircraft Lockheed will ...

Airbus is challenging claims that its UH-72A Lakota helicopter is ill-suited for its current role as the US Army’s primary pilot-training aircraft. Senior army leaders have pointedly criticised the ...