training aircraft powered by a turbofan or turbojet engine, typically for military use
TWZ Nov 13
The Air Force’s Newest Trainer Is An Aerial Stunt Plane: Dubbed the T-19A Kestrel, the aircraft will give cadets a chance to experience acrobatic flying while ...
twz.com/air/the-air-forces-newest-trainer-is-an-aerial-stunt-plane
The Aviationist Oct 29
First M-346 For Frecce Tricolori Takes Flight: Days after its rollout, the first M-346 trainer jet destined to the Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team took off for ...
theaviationist.com/2026/10/29/first-m-346-for-frecce-tricolori-takes-flight/
Czechia could deliver first four L-39 Skyfox jets to Ukraine in 2027, foreign minister says
kyivindependent.com/czechia-could-deliver-first-four-l-39-skyfox-jets-to-ukraine-in-2027-foreign-minister-says/
The Aviationist Oct 22
First M-346 For Frecce Tricolori Breaks Cover: The first M-346 trainer jet destined to the Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team was spotted at Leonardo’s facilities ...
theaviationist.com/2026/10/21/first-m-346-for-frecce-tricolori-breaks-cover/
According to the Graves County Sheriff's Office, the plane, identified as an L39 Albatros, crashed in a field near Interstate 69 Nov. 8 ... Show more
1 dead after small plane crashes in Graves County
1 dead after small plane crashes in Graves County
Skies Mag Nov 02
Download this month's free desktop calendar! 👉🏼 Calendars Archive - Skies Mag Featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the iconic Canadair CT-114 Tutor ... Show more
Czech billionaire Strnad offers €30 billion for EssiLux shareholder Delfin, sources say
reuters.com/business/finance/del-vecchio-says-he-was-informed-foreign-offer-delfin-after-30-billion-bid-2026-10-29/
TWZ Oct 16
Canada’s Snowbirds Say Farewell To The CT-114 Tutor Jet: After 55 years with the Tutor, the aerobatic team faces an extended hiatus before transitioning to the ...
twz.com/air/canadas-snowbirds-say-farewell-to-the-ct-114-tutor-jet
AeroTime Oct 22
Armenia set to receive Czech-built L-39 Skyfox jets: Armenia's defense minister claims that L-39 Skyfox jets will arrive shortly. An aircraft bearing ...
aerotime.aero/articles/armenia-l39-skyfox-jets-czech-aero-vodochody
No decisions yet on new RAF jet trainer, says Pollard: The Jet Training System programme is ongoing and no final procurement decisions have been made ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/no-decisions-yet-on-new-raf-jet-trainer-says-pollard/
defence-blog.com Oct 21
Czech Skyfox jets will soon fly in Armenia, minister says: Armenia’s Defense Minister Suren Papikyan toured Czech aircraft maker Aero Vodochody on Oct ...
defence-blog.com/czech-skyfox-jets-will-soon-fly-in-armenia-minister-says/
Skies Mag Nov 02
Download this month's free desktop calendar! 👉🏼 Calendars Archive - Skies Mag Featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the iconic Canadair CT-114 Tutor ... Show more
Ankara, Madrid to develop joint version of Türkiye's homegrown Hurjet jet trainer
trtworld.com/article/f654d08d6e10
defence-blog.com Oct 11
Third prototype of Russia’s armed Yak-130 jet takes flight: The third prototype of Russia’s Yak-130M, an upgraded version of the Yak-130 jet trainer reworked to ...
defence-blog.com/third-prototype-of-russias-armed-yak-130-jet-takes-flight/
The Aviationist Oct 07
L-39 Skyfox Advances C-UAS Role with Thales 70 mm Laser-Guided Rocket: Aero Vodochody has announced an MoU with Thales to continue testing a 70 mm rocket ...
theaviationist.com/2026/10/06/l-39-skyfox-c-uas-70-mm-laser-guided-rocket/
The Aviationist Oct 05
A highlight for Maltese aviation enthusiasts was the first-ever visit by the Royal Saudi Air Force’s “Saudi Hawks” aerobatic team ... Show more
Key Aero Sep 20
Paid articlePaywall Centenary Hawk arrives at Montrose Air Station Museum: BAe Hawk T1A XX350 arrived at the Montrose Air Station Museum in late July from RAF Cosford ...
key.aero/article/centenary-hawk-arrives-montrose-air-station-museum
Aviation24.be Sep 23
RAF suspends Hawk operations after training jet crashes in Wales: The Royal Air Force has temporarily suspended all Hawk T1 and T2 operations after two pilots ...
aviation24.be/military-aircraft/royal-air-force/raf-suspends-hawk-operations-after-training-jet-crashes-in-wales/
RAF suspends some training flights after jet crash left two pilots in Birmingham hospital
expressandstar.com/news/raf-suspends-some-training-flights-after-jet-crash-left-two-pilots-in-birmingham-hospital-9173257
Key FactsRAF commander: Jet steered away from built-up areas
Sep 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- The Hawk T2 crashed near Pencarnisiog on Anglesey on Wednesday after both pilots ejected shortly beforehand.
- According to Gp Capt Gez Currie, the aircraft would have been directed toward ground believed open, avoiding built-up areas.
- Both pilots suffered minor injuries, are in hospital and are expected to make a full recovery.
- The RAF paused Hawk T1 and T2 flying as a precaution; a formal investigation is underway, and the Hawk squadron at RAF Leeming also paused.
The aircraft would have been aimed in a direction that the pilot believed was open field, in order to avoid built-up areas and anybody on the ground.— Gp Capt Gez Currie, Station Commander, speaking about the Anglesey crash.
Timeline of events surrounding jet crash near RAF Valley: Two pilots ejected from a jet shortly before its descent and crash near RAF Valley yesterday (September ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26577474.timeline-events-surrounding-jet-crash-near-raf-valley/
RAF pilots who ejected moments before crash ‘expected to make full recovery’: Hawk T2 aircraft operations have been paused by the RAF while investigations into ...
shropshirestar.com/uk-news/raf-pilots-who-ejected-moments-before-crash-expected-to-make-full-recovery-9170895
Paid articlePaywall RAF Pilots Escape Hawk T2 Crash: The Royal Air Force suffered the first loss of a BAE Systems Hawk T2 at a time the fleet has been under scrutiny for technical ...
aviationweek.com/defense/light-attack-advanced-training/raf-pilots-escape-hawk-t2-crash
Paid articlePaywall Hurkus-II Secures Turkish Military Certification: Turkish Aerospace Industries has secured a military type certificate for the latest version of its Hurkus ...
aviationweek.com/defense/light-attack-advanced-training/hurkus-ii-secures-turkish-military-certification
defence-blog.com Sep 16
U.S. Air Force pays $148M to keep 1960s jet engine flying: The U.S. Air Force is paying close to $148.3 million to keep an engine that has powered its supersonic ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-pays-148m-to-keep-1960s-jet-engine-flying/
The Aviationist Sep 02
First Production-Representative Hürjet Jet Trainer Makes Maiden Flight: The first Hürjet jet trainer destined to the Turkish Air Force, part of a first batch of ...
theaviationist.com/2026/08/31/production-representative-hurjet-maiden-flight/
defence-blog.com Sep 09
French Navy gets new Falcon Albatros surveillance aircraft: France's defense procurement agency has delivered the first two Falcon 2000 LXS Albatros maritime ...
defence-blog.com/french-navy-gets-new-falcon-albatros-surveillance-aircraft/
A bittersweet farewell in Toronto: Why the iconic Snowbirds are grounding their jet fleet
thestar.com/news/gta/as-the-snowbirds-retire-their-aging-tutor-jets-toronto-fans-say-farewell-at-least-for-now/article_899347e4-86a3-4c76-a68e-06586f06f511.html
Son of EssilorLuxottica founder calls for new strategy for eyewear group: Franco-Italian eyewear group EssilorLuxottica needs a new strategy after losing more ...
reuters.com/business/son-essilorluxottica-founder-calls-new-strategy-eyewear-group-2026-09-06/
Paid articlePaywall U.S. Navy Again Pushes Back New Trainer Deadline, Award Date: Navy delays UJTS award and proposal deadline, leaving two competitors pursuing its next-generation ...
aviationweek.com/defense/light-attack-advanced-training/us-navy-again-pushes-back-new-trainer-deadline-award-date
The Aviationist Sep 02
Some really interesting pieces on display at @psairmuseum: the recently added HH-60G Pave Hawk, the Convair F-106B two seat Delta Dart and the Boeing Skyfox ... Show more
The Aviationist Aug 25
Fifty Years of the MB-339, the Iconic Italian Jet Trainer: The MB-339, one of the most recognizable symbols of Italian aviation, celebrated the 50th anniversary ...
theaviationist.com/2026/08/24/fifty-years-of-the-mb-339/
AT-3 trainer completes final missions, replaced by Brave Eagle: Source - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202608240020
OpinionProject to replace Red Arrows Hawk jets officially kicks off: The Ministry of Defence has opened market engagement on a new Jet Training System that will deliver ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/project-to-replace-red-arrows-hawk-jets-officially-kicks-off/
The Aviationist Aug 09
UK Releases RFI for New Jet Trainer and Red Arrows Aircraft: A request for information (RFI) has been released to gather industry responses ahead of the ...
theaviationist.com/2026/08/08/uk-releases-rfi-for-new-jet-trainer/
UK Launches Jet Trainer Tender: The UK has launched a long-awaited tender to replace the BAE Systems Hawks jet trainers used for advanced training and by the Red ...
aviationweek.com/defense/light-attack-advanced-training/uk-launches-jet-trainer-tender
Key Aero Jul 24
Royal Mail is highlighting the remarkable story of Britain’s military jet aircraft and the pioneering work of Sir Frank Whittle ... Show more
Military Jet Aircraft - Special Stamp Issues
Military Jet Aircraft - Special Stamp Issues
AeroTime Aug 10
UK launches search for new RAF trainer and Red Arrows jet: The UK has opened its £360 million search for a new RAF jet trainer to replace the Hawk T1 and T2 ...
aerotime.aero/articles/uk-launches-search-for-new-royal-air-force-trainer-and-red-arrows-jet
Snowbirds' aerial show wows thousands on Victoria waterfront: An estimated 30,000 people lined the city’s shores from Ross Bay to Saxe Point ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/snowbirds-aerial-show-wows-thousands-on-victoria-waterfront-12631131
The modern traveler's guide to staying connected abroad with Maya eSIM: Here's how this tech-forward solution saves you both money and stress when you need ...
thepointsguy.com/travel/staying-connected-with-maya-esim/
Discord Jul 26
Soulframe is finally looking like the fantasy RPG I know it can be: After TennoCon's Warsongs trailer got me hyped, I've returned to Alca, and I'm pleased to say ...
pcgamesn.com/soulframe/playthrough-2026
Farmers' group calls for genuine agrarian reform ahead of Marcos' Zone: File photo of farmers harvesting rice in Quezon province (Delfin T. Mallari Jr ...
newsinfo.inquirer.net/2270483/farmers-group-calls-for-genuine-agrarian-reform-ahead-of-marcos-sona
Skies Mag Jul 21
The Cold Lake Air Show returned in spectacular fashion, welcoming 40,000 spectators for a sold-out weekend of world-class military aviation ... Show more
Cold Lake Air Show 2026 welcomes 40,000 fans for sold-out weekend - Skies Mag
Cold Lake Air Show 2026 welcomes 40,000 fans for sold-out weekend - Skies Mag
defence-blog.com Jul 22
BAE, Boeing, Saab formalize deal for UK’s next fighter pilot trainer: BAE Systems, Boeing and Saab announced they have signed a formal teaming agreement to ...
defence-blog.com/bae-boeing-saab-formalize-deal-for-uks-next-fighter-pilot-trainer/
Seats.aero launches Chrome extension that shows award pricing in Google Flights: The new Seats.aero Chrome extension displays award pricing in Google Flights ...
thepointsguy.com/news/seats-aero-chrome-extension-google-flights/
Boeing: T-7 Pitch To United Kingdom Shows European Commitment: Boeing is touting its collaboration with BAE Systems and Saab to offer the T-7A for the United ...
aviationweek.com/defense/supply-chain/boeing-t-7-pitch-united-kingdom-shows-european-commitment
The revolutionary music machine invented by an ‘audio mad scientist’ and Tame Impala frontman
smh.com.au/national/the-revolutionary-music-machine-invented-by-an-audio-mad-scientist-and-tame-impala-frontman-20260703-p60cft.html
Skies Mag Nov 02
Download this month's free desktop calendar! 👉🏼 Calendars Archive - Skies Mag Featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the iconic Canadair CT-114 Tutor ... Show more
TWZ Jul 10
Carrier Qualifications Still Happening For A Few Navy Fighter Pilots In Training: E-2 pilots and foreign student pilots still need to do carrier qualifications ...
twz.com/sea/carrier-qualifications-still-happening-for-a-few-navy-fighter-pilots-in-training
Model aircraft event “Holiday in Air” at the glider airfield in Amberg: The model aircraft event “Holiday in Air” will take place at the airfield in Amberg from ...
onetz.de/oberpfalz/amberg/modellflugevent-holiday-air-segelflugplatz-amberg-id5433565.html
The Aviationist Jun 16
Canada to Negotiate M-346 Procurement: The Canadian and Italian Prime Ministers launched the negotiations to procure the M-346 advanced jet trainer for the Royal ...
theaviationist.com/2026/06/16/canada-to-negotiate-m-346-procurement/
New jets confirmed for Red Arrows in Hawk replacement: The Red Arrows are to receive new jets to replace their ageing Hawk aircraft as part of a £360 million ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-jets-confirmed-for-red-arrows-in-hawk-replacement/
Skies Mag Jul 07
The CT-114 Tutor is flying its final season. What's next for the Snowbirds?
Our June/July issue of Skies Magazine goes behind the scenes with the ... Show more
Skies Magazine
Skies Magazine
Aero Vodochody Wins African, North American Orders For L-39NG Trainer: Czech airframer Aero Vodochody has secured additional orders for its L-39NG Skyfox ...
aviationweek.com/defense/light-attack-advanced-training/aero-vodochody-wins-african-north-american-orders-l-39ng
Skies Mag Jul 02
The June/July issue of Skies Plus is live!
Featured on the cover: The Canadian Forces Snowbirds flying the Canadair CT-114 Tutor ... Show more
Skies Magazine
Skies Magazine
defence-blog.com Jul 02
Chinese-built L-15 jets spotted at Long Island airport: Chinese-built jet trainers touched down on American soil this week, flown not by China's own military but ...
defence-blog.com/chinese-built-l-15-jets-spotted-at-long-island-airport/
Red Arrows handed new RAF jets in huge £360m upgrade as ageing Hawk planes retired
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/red-arrows-upgrade-new-planes-37370418
A month later, Lufthansa First awards still aren’t showing through partner programs: Here’s why it matters
thepointsguy.com/news/lufthansa-first-awards-partner-programs/
The Aviationist Jun 13
Boeing Will Not Bid For U.S. Navy’s New Trainer Jet: Boeing determined the T-7A does not meet the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System requirements and ...
theaviationist.com/2026/06/12/boeing-will-not-bid-for-ujts/
TWZ Jun 12
Boeing Drops Out Of Navy’s T-45 Jet Trainer Replacement Competition: The field of competitors to design and build the Navy's next jet trainer has narrowed ...
twz.com/air/boeing-drops-out-of-navys-t-45-jet-trainer-replacement-competition
The 31-year-old billionaire Ray-Ban heir fighting to control the family’s fortune
smh.com.au/business/companies/the-31-year-old-billionaire-ray-ban-heir-fighting-to-control-the-family-s-fortune-20260622-p608t9.html
The Ray-Ban heir who wants to buy out his own family from the brand: An heir to the Ray-Ban fortune has gone public with a direct appeal to his family's holding ...
euronews.com/business/2026/06/22/the-ray-ban-heir-who-wants-to-buy-out-his-own-family-from-the-luxury-brand
Canada Launches Trainer Negotiations With Italy For M-346: Canada has opened negotiations with Italy to acquire Leonardo’s M-346 as the country’s future advanced ...
aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/canada-launches-trainer-negotiations-italy-m-346
defence-blog.com Jun 18
Czech aircraft maker gets new deals for jet trainers: A Czech jet trainer that traces its lineage back to the Cold War just broke into two new continents in the ...
defence-blog.com/czech-aircraft-maker-gets-new-deals-for-jet-trainers/
UniCredit turned to Delfin to hike Generali stake but no deal, paper says: Italy's second-largest bank UniCredit has sounded out Delfin, the holding company of ...
reuters.com/legal/transactional/unicredit-seeking-double-stake-generali-through-delfin-daily-il-sole-24-ore-2026-06-18/
Red Arrows Hawk T1 fleet running low on fatigue life: Fourteen of the twenty-four Hawk T1 jets still on the books of the Royal Air Force have used up more than ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/red-arrows-hawk-t1-fleet-running-low-on-fatigue-life/
Canada begins talks with Italy on buying advanced trainer jets: Canada and Italy have entered talks for Canada’s purchase of M-346 advanced jet trainer aircraft.
ctvnews.ca/politics/article/canada-begins-talks-with-italy-on-buying-advanced-trainer-jets/