First Boeing T-7A Red Hawk Delivered to Air Force
The first production Boeing T-7A Red Hawk was delivered to the US Air Force on September 14, 2023. Intended to replace the aging Northrop T-38 Talon that first flew in 1959, the Red Hawk will provide a modern supersonic flight training platform for fighter and bomber pilots.
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Discover National Intercollegiate Flying Association Competitions
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Diverse Destinations: Private Flying into Antarctica
Private aviation is all about access and convenience. The capabilities of modern business aircraft enable owners to leapfrog continents and oceans while utilizing tens of thousands of smaller airports in every corner of the globe. Indeed, the only limit at play the majority of the time is one’s imagination.
