Thu, May 11, 2023
The T-7A Red Hawk jet trainer won't be expected to reach initial operational capability until spring of 2027 according to an Air Force release.

The aircraft was supposed to be the next-generation replacement for the long-in-the-tooth, but venerable, T-38 Talon. Following his 28 April aviation safety stand-down order, U.S. Army Chief of Staff General James McConville set forth he expects the service’s helicopters to be airborne in a matter of days. Speaking before the Senate Appropriations Committee’s defense subpanel, McConville explained he had directed aviation units to pause all flight operations for purpose of reviewing all procedures. The recent NBAA Maintenance Competition helped to highlight the organization’s desire to bring up future personnel, providing students a chance to show off their skills and nab some helpful scholarships. The competition saw more than 60 students from 5 schools come together to pit their skills against one another. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!

This episode of Airborne-Flight Training 05.11.23 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Thursday, May 11th, 2023... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Holland Lee. Holland is supported by ANN Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, as well as ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell. This episode covers:
- Boeing T-7A Jet Trainer Pushed to 2027
- U.S. Army Brass Addresses Aviation Stand-Down
- NBAA Conference Pushes for Passing Skills to Next Generation
- More Honors For The Kings... This Time From WAI
- FedEx Flight Helmed by Mother/Daughter Combo
- Iowa Lakes Community College Updates Skyhawk Fleet with Turnkey Panel Overhaul
- Key Aviation Bill Reintroduced in House
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