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• • August 29, 2025
  • Beechcraft M-346N

  USAF sends students to train on the proven M-346 integrated training system

  This exciting news further solidifies that the U.S. Navy can trust the proven M-346 Integrated Training System for speed to IOC and quality of training.

• • August 18, 2025
  • Beechcraft M-346N

  Q&A with Travis Tyler: How the M-346N can revolutionize pilot training for the U.S. Navy

  Discover how the Beechcraft M-346N advanced jet trainer offers the U.S. Navy a modern, cost-effective solution for pilot training needs.

• • July 28, 2025
  • Beechcraft M-346N

  Beechcraft M-346N unveiled as ready-now solution for U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System

  Textron Aviation Defense is offering the Beechcraft M-346N jet as a “ready-now” solution from an iconic American company for the U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) program.

• • June 19, 2025
  • Turboprop

  Textron Aviation Defense and Thai Aviation Industries sign agreement to support Royal Thai Air Force

  Textron Aviation Defense and Thai Aviation Industries Co., Ltd. sign Memorandum of Agreement to work together on a sustainment program for the Royal Thai Air Force fleets of Beechcraft T-6TH and AT...

• • January 28, 2025
  • Turboprop

  Japan selects Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Integrated Training System to modernize Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilot trai...

  Textron Aviation Defense today announced in coordination with the Kanematsu Group that the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Integrated Training System (ITS) has been chosen to modernize pilot training for t...

• • November 25, 2024
  • Turboprop

  History-making Beechcraft T-6C Texan II sale supports the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, advances ...

  Textron Aviation Defense today announced the arrival of five Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training System (ITS) aircraft in support of the Vietnam Air Defense Air Force (ADAF) pilot training...

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