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Naval jet trainer sits idle on a brightly-lit runway or in a hangar, hinting at delays.

Navy's Jet Trainer Search Pressed

The Navy is racing against time to find a new jet trainer, as every delayed month puts pilot production further behind schedule and increases the risk of its aging T-45 fleet failing. With Boeing and Lockheed Martin exiting the competition, the pressure is on to find a solution.

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Modern jet trainer aircraft in a hangar with industrial equipment and a blurred engine component in the foreground.

Boeing Exits Navy Trainer Jet Competition

Boeing has bowed out of the Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System competition, citing that its T-7A Red Hawk, designed for the Air Force, doesn't meet the Navy's specific requirements. The company is focusing on delivering solutions that perfectly match its customers' needs.

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T-45 Jet Trainer aircraft on a runway or flight deck in bright daylight.

Boeing Exits Navy's T-45 Jet Trainer Replacement Competition

Boeing has bowed out of the Navy's T-45 Jet Trainer replacement competition, citing that its T-7A Red Hawk trainer doesn't meet the Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System requirements. The decision was made after an internal assessment revealed the General Electric F404 turbofan wouldn't qualify without costly and time-consuming development work.

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