Part I Contents

PART I CONTENTS

MARKET SUMMARY 3 OVERVIEW OF TRAINER NUMBERS 4 NOTABLE FIXED-WING PROGRAMMES & REQUIREMENTS 5 NATIONAL FIXED-WING HOLDINGS & FUTURE PLANS 9 MILITARY HELICOPTER TRAINING 23 HELICOPTER HOLDINGS & FUTURE PLANS 25

INSIGHT

U.S. Air Force T-X programme taxis for takeoff 32 The global rise of privatised pilot training 36

MILITARY FLIGHT TRAINING 2015 38

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The World’s Air Forces operate 7, 142 fixed-wing training aircraft, with a further 625 on order. 23.7% of the total fleet is in North America, with 25.2% in Asia-Pacific and 23.8% in Europe. Of those on order, 31.0% are in Asia-Pacific, with 33.8% in the Middle-East, 5.4% in North America, 15.4% in Europe and 11.2% in Latin America. 74% of the aircraft on order in Asia-Pacific are for India, while 36% of the aircraft on order in the Middle-East are for Saudi Arabia.

Region Military Training Aircraft On Order

Europe 1,709 (23.8%) 96 (15.4%) Asia-Pacific 1,798 (25.2%) 194 (31.0%) Africa 332 (4.7%) 20 (3.2%) Latin America 619 (8.7%) 70 (11.2%) Middle-East 992 (13.9%) 211 (33.8%) North America 1,692 (23.7%) 34 (5.4%)

Over 1,500 Fixed-Wing Military Training Aircraft are forecast for delivery in the next 10 years, valued at nearly $20 Billion.

24 - 26 March, 2015 Hotel Russell, London, United Kingdom www.militaryflighttraining.com 2 ELEMENTARY/PRIMARY TRAINERS There are generally smaller numbers of Elementary/Primary Trainers in service than Basic or Advanced Trainers. Nevertheless there are significant fleets of certain types in operation; Grob 115 – 205 (3 countries) Grob 120 – 74 + 14 on order (7 countries) T-35 – 92 + 5 on order (8 countries)

In addition, the latest generation of Diamond DA-20/40/42 and Cirrus SR.20/22 aircraft are being procured in increasing numbers: DA-20 – 56 + 8 on order (2 countries) DA-40 – 13 (3 countries) +36 DA-40/42 on order DA-42 – 7 (2 countries) SR.20 – 41 (2 countries) SR.22 – 10 (1 country)

BASIC TRAINERS 788 T-6A/B/Cs are in service with 7 countries (plus 13 on order), although 448 of these are operated by the U.S. Air Force and a further 207 (plus 88 on order) by the U.S. Navy. Outside of the U.S.A., Pilatus of Switzerland dominates this market with 309 PC-7s in 17 countries, 204 PC-9s in 13 countries and 52 PC-21s in 3 countries, plus 79 on order for 2 other countries. Embraer of Brazil has 319 Tucanos operated by 13 countries and 90 Super Tucanos in 3 countries (these are solely the aircraft operated as trainers – many more operate in combat roles).

162 KAI KT-1s are in service in 3 countries, with 23 more on order, while the ubiquitous SF- 260 numbers 254 still in service in 16 countries. 219 T-34s are also still in service with 8 countries (including 134 with U.S. Navy, but being replaced by T-6).

ADVANCED JET TRAINERS The most numerous advanced jet trainer in service is the BAE Hawk, with 580 operated by 14 countries and a further 102 on order. 547 T-38s are in service, but 480 of these are operated by the U.S. Air Force. 535 L-39s are in operation in 27 countries and 433 K-8s are operated by 13 countries, with a further 63 on order.

Of the latest generation of advanced jet trainers, 56 M.346s have been ordered so far, 74 T-50s and 163 Yak-130s (59 delivered).

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Argentina 18 Pampa III Advanced Jet Trainers are to be built for the Argentine Air Force.

Australia The 33 Hawk 127 lead-in fighter trainers of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) are to be subjected to a major modernisation programme by BAE Systems. The maintenance contract, also with BAE Systems, has also been extended for another 5 years, with potential to be further extended to 2026.

Meanwhile, the AIR 5428 project is a requirement for a new fixed-wing pilot training system for the RAAF that will replace the separate fixed-wing basic and advanced flying training programmes with a single system to take a candidate from flight screening to wings and will make significant use of simulation and other synthetic training aids.

A request for tender was released in August 2013. Lockheed Martin and Pilatus, with the PC-21 and another consortium comprising of BAE Systems, CAE and Beechcraft, offering the T-6C have stated their intentions to bid.

Belgium/France Long-term requirement to replace Alpha Jets.

Brazil Novaer Craft are proposing the T-Xc Pilgrim as a replacement for the T-25 Universal basic trainer.

24 - 26 March, 2015 Hotel Russell, London, United Kingdom www.militaryflighttraining.com 4 Canada A replacement may be sought by the RCAF for its Hawk CT- 155 advanced jet trainers. Alternatively, the aircraft may be upgraded in order to provide a suitable lead-in for the F- 35s which may be purchased by Canada. An RFI was released in 2013 but no RFP has since emerged, thought to be delayed by indecision over F-35 procurement. The current NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) programme which operates the Hawks, extends to 2020.

China JL-10 advanced jet trainer (L-15) under development by HAIC.

Czech Republic Modified variant of L-159, designated L-169, being developed. Flight testing of first prototype will commence in 2015.

Finland The Finnish Air Force plans to begin replacing its primary trainer fleet in the near future. The Valmet L-70 Vinka will be phased out in the 2018-2020 timeframe. A range of replacement options is currently being studied and it is hoped these studies will be completed by 2015, after which procurement will commence.

France France has announced that it will be replacing its Alpha Jet Trainers in the near future. This would align with country’s decision to move to a 2-Tier Air Force (50% training 50% operational). No formal RFI has been released but it is expected to emerge in the near future. Alenia has already stated an interest in the procurement, angling the M-346 trainer.

24 - 26 March, 2015 Hotel Russell, London, United Kingdom www.militaryflighttraining.com 5 India Production of the first 66 Hawk Mk. 132s for the Indian Air Force has been completed. A further order for 57 aircraft was announced in July 2010, including 40 for the Air Force and 17 for the Navy. In November 2011, approval was given for 20 Hawks to equip the Surya Kiran aerobatic team. Completion of the second batch of aircraft is scheduled for 2015-2016, with the aircraft for the aerobatic team following on immediately after.

A contract was awarded in May 2012 to Pilatus of Switzerland for 75 PC-7 Mk. II basic training aircraft for the Indian Air Force. Deliveries are scheduled to complete by the end of 2015. A further 106 are planned to be license- built in India.

The Intermediate Jet Trainer (IFT) programme has been delayed. An imported alternative to indigenous HJT-36 Sitara has been requested by the IAF.

Iraq Iraq has ordered 28 Aero Vodochody L-159 advanced jet trainers in a deal worth around $1 billion. 4 of the aircraft will be drawn from surplus Czech Air Force stocks and the remaining 24 aircraft will be new-build.

Italy New basic trainer required. 30 SF260EAs grounded in 2013 due to serious engine problems.

New Zealand A request for tender (RfT) is to be released by the RNZAF for a new military pilot training capability to replace its CT- 4E and King Air B200 aircraft. The service currently operates 13 of the former type and 4 leased aircraft of the latter type. The CT-4E service life expires in 2018 and the King Air leasing arrangement finishes in the same year. Both a leasing or purchase deal is possible.

24 - 26 March, 2015 Hotel Russell, London, United Kingdom www.militaryflighttraining.com 6 Mexico Understood to be looking for a new trainer for the 402 Squadron, which is currently flying Pilatus PC-7. The only comment from the Air Force is that the platform must be able to “train pilots and defence the integrity, independence and sovereignty of the nation”. A $155m budget has been assigned and delivery must completed by December 2015.

Peru Peru has ordered 20 KAI KT-1P basic training aircraft for delivery from January 2015. 4 of the aircraft will be delivered in a flyaway condition, with the remaining 16 to be locally-assembled in Peru by SEMAN. They will replace Tucanos.

Philippines The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has agreed to purchase 12 FA-50 Lead-in fighter trainers. The aircraft are required to be delivered in 2014-2015.

Qatar Requirement to replace Hawks.

Russia Russia is developing the Yak-152 turbo-prop basic trainer, in conjunction with HAIC of China. Russia will build 4 prototypes and China 6 (called the L-7). IOC is planned for November 2016.

Spain Requirement to replace T-35/CASA 101s.

Sweden PC-21 may replace SK 60.

Turkey The T-X Project is for a replacement for the T-38s in the early 2020s.

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UK For the remaining fixed-wing flying training element of the UK’s military flying training system (MFTS) programme, the Affinity team is believed to be the preferred bidder. Affinity is offering the Grob 120TP elementary trainer, the Beech T- 6C Texan II turboprop basic trainer and a modified Embraer Phenom 100 business jet multi-engine trainer for MFTS. A contract is expected to be signed with the preferred bidder in 2015 by Ascent, the MoD’s Training Service Partner. Delivery of the new aircraft is planned from 2017.

USA The Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the T-X programme to replace the USAF fleet of T-38 advanced jet trainers has been deferred until after FY2020, with a contract award not now expected until FY2017. The T-X programme is for between 350 and 350 aircraft to replace the 500 T-38s. Contenders for the programme are likely to include Alenia Aermacchi (T-100 variant of M-346), BAE Systems (Hawk), teamed with Northrop Technical Services, Lockheed Martin (T-50) and Boeing (new concept), with a possible separate bid by Northrop. Initial funding for the programme has been requested in the FY 2015 defence budget.

The US Air Force has started searching for options to upgrade or replace its fleet of 178 Hawker Beechcraft T-1A Jayhawks, which are used mainly as advanced training aircraft for airlift and tanker pilots. Market Surveys are under way and one option may be the acquisition of Very Light Jets.

Venezuela 36 Diamond DA40s/DA42s are on order for primary flight training.

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING AIRCRAFT Armenia 4 L-39 Austria 13 PC-7 28 Saab-105 Belgium 32 SF-260 29 Alpha Jet Belarus 10 L-39 4 YAK-130 on order for delivery in 2014. Bulgaria 5 PC-9 2 L-39 Croatia 17 PC-9 Czech Republic 8 L-39 4 L-159Ts Denmark 27 T-17 Finland 28 L-70 Vinka L-70 Vinka will be phased out 9 M-290 TP 2018-2020 – replacement being 41 HAWK 51/51A/66+ 7 on order studied France 15 SR.20 (+1 Navy) 7 SR.22 (+3 Navy) 33 TB-30 18 G.120 30 EMB-121 86 Alpha Jet Georgia 4 L-29 4 L-39 Germany 6 G.120 Operated by Lufthansa Greece 42 T-6A 40 T-2C/E Ireland 7 PC-9

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING AIRCRAFT Italy 12 S208M SF-260s grounded in 2013 due to 30 SF-260EA serious engine problems. M-345 72 MB 339 HET to replace MB339. 2+4 MB 346 Malta 4 Bulldog Netherlands 13 PC-7 Norway 16 T-17 Poland 29 PZL-130 TC1/11 8 M-346 on order for delivery 38 TS-11 2016-2017. Option on further 4. Possible customer for 12 Orlik MPTs to replace PZL-130 TCI/II Portugal 16 TB-30 6 Alpha Jet Russia 19+13 Ansat 200 L-39 37+40 Yak-130 Serbia 9+5 Lasta 95 1 Seneca Slovakia 9 L-39 Slovenia 11 PC-9 Spain 35 T-35 66 C-101 Sweden 72 Saab-105 (SK 60) Switzerland 28 PC-7 8 PC-9 8 PC-21

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING AIRCRAFT Turkey 25 T-41D KT-1s are replacing T-37s. 55 T- 36 SF-260D 38s being upgraded to T-38M 40 KT-1 2012-2014. T-X Project to 0+15 Hurkus B replace T-38s in 2020s. 67 T-38A/M The Hurkus Bs will be delivered from 2017-2018. Ukraine 9 L-39C UK 119 G-115 Contract expected to be signed 36 Tucano with the preferred bidder for the 45 Hawk T-1 (+14 Navy) remaining part of MFTS in 2015 28 Hawk T-2 by Ascent, the MoD’s Training 10 King Air 200 Service Partner. Delivery of the 4 King Air 350 (Navy) new aircraft are planned from 2017.

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING AIRCRAFT Australia 59 PC-9/9A Hawks to be upgraded. 33 HAWK 127 8 KING AIR 350 Project 5428 is a requirement for a new fixed-wing pilot training system for the RAAF. A request for tender (RfT) was released in August 2013.

BAE Systems Training Academy operates CT4B and CAP-10 primary trainers Azerbaijan 12 L-39 Bangladesh 0+24 Yak-130 Yak-130s for delivery from 2015 9 FT-6 12 FT-7 7 L-39 11 T-37 Brunei 4 PC-7 Mk. II China 170 JL-8 (K8) +12 Navy 14 JJ-6 (Navy) India 65 HAWK 132 (+60 on order) 16 HJT-36 on order – IOC 4+13 HAWK (Navy) December 2013 81 HJT-16 + 20 Navy 20+55 PC-7 Mk.II

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING AIRCRAFT Indonesia 4+14 G-120 TP G-120TPs replacing T-34s 16+3 KT-1 18 SF-260 15 T-34 13 HAWK 53/109 16 T-50 T-50s replacing Hawk 53s 4 G36 BONANZA (Navy) 2 F33A BONANZA (Navy) 5 TB-10 (NAVY)

Japan 48 T-7 203 T/XT-4 13 BEECH JET 400 26 KING AIR 90 (Navy) 41+1 T-3 (Navy) Kazakhstan 20 L-39

Kyrgyzstan 3 L-39 Malaysia 40+5 PC-7 Mk.II Possible interest in L-15 8 MB-339 6 HAWK 108 Myanmar 16 PC-7 10 PC-9 6 FT-7 12 K-8 +50 on order

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING AIRCRAFT New Zealand 13 CT-4E 0+11 T-6C T-6C for delivery 2014-2015 4 KING AIR 200 RFT to be issued for replacement of CT-4E and KING AIR 200 North Korea 30 FT-2 135 FT-5 Pakistan 25 FT-5 9 FT-6 5 FT-7 39 K-8 18 T-37 Philippines 15 T-41B Reportedly interested in Super 8 T-41D Tucano. KT-1 also being 18 SF-260F promoted 5 S-211 Singapore 19 PC-21 12 M-346 South Korea 106 KT-1 58 T-50A/B Sri Lanka 1 FT-7 Interest in L-15 5 K-8 +2 on order Taiwan 37 T-34 25 F-CK-1B 51 AT-3

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING AIRCRAFT Tajikistan 4 L-39 Thailand 6 DA-42 Reportedly interested in Super 22 PC-9 Tucano 34 L-39 Possible interest in L-15 Uzbekistan 2 L-39 Vietnam 26 L-39

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING AIRCRAFT Angola 13 Tucano 22 PC-7 4 PC-9 6 L-29 3 L-39 Botswana 5 PC-7 Mk.II Burkina Faso 4 SF-260 Burundi 5 SF-260 Cameroon 5 Alpha Jet 6 Magister Chad 1 PC-7 1 PC-9 1 SF-260 Equatorial Guinea 2 L-39 Reportedly interested in Super Tucano Eritrea 8 M-290TP 5 MB339 Ethiopia 4 SF-260 7 L-39 Gabon 4 T-34 Ghana 4+2 K-8 1 DA42 Kenya 10 Bulldog Bulldogs to be replaced by 12 Tucano G120As 6 G120A Mauritania 3 Tucano 4 SF-260 Namibia 12 K-8 2 FT-7

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING AIRCRAFT Nigeria 15 L-39 12 MB339 on order? 8 Alpha Jet 2 FT-7 Senegal 2 TB-30 South Africa 35 PC-7 24 Hawk 120 Tanzania 1 FT-6 6 K-8 Togo 3 TB30 4 EMB-326 4 Alpha Jet Uganda 4 SF-260W 3 L-39A/ZO Zambia 2 FT-6 2 SF-260 on order 16 K-8 6 L-15 on order MFI-15s used for primary training Zimbabwe 29 SF-260 11 K-8

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING AIRCRAFT Argentina 10 G.120 TP-A IA-63s being upgraded to Pampa 17+18 AT/IA-63 III standard 26 Tucano 10 T-34 (Navy) Belize 1 T-67 Bolivia 9 DA-40 4 PC-7 14 T-33 6 K-8 1 Tango XR Brazil 104 Tucano 61 Super Tucano Chile 12 Super Tucano Cessna 172s used by Army for 27+5 T-35 instrument training 7 PC-7 (Navy) Colombia 14 Tucano KT-1 being promoted 25 Lancair T90 Calima 17 T-37 Cuba 25 L-39 Dominican Republic 4 T-35 Ecuador 5+6 DA-20 17 Super Tucano 13 T-34 (+2 Navy) 4 T-35 (Navy) El Salvador 4 T-35 Reportedly interested in Super Tucano Guatemala 4 T-35

Honduras 7 Tucano Reportedly interested in Super Tucano Jamaica 2 DA-40

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING AIRCRAFT Mexico 30 PC-7 1 PC-9 25 SF-260 6+6 T-6C 4 Lancair IVP/Super ES (Navy) 2 Lancair Legacy (Navy) 7 M-290TP (Navy) 0+2 T-6C (Navy) 7 Zlin Z242L (Navy) Panama 4 T-35 Paraguay 6 Tucano Reportedly interested in Super 10 T-35 Tucano (10) Peru 13 Tucano 20 KAI KT-1P basic training 0+20 KT-1P aircraft ordered for delivery from 5 MB 339 November 2014 2 T-34 (Navy) Uruguay 5 PC-7 12 SF-260 2 T-34 (Navy) 0+4 T-35 (Navy) Venezuela 19 Tucano 12 SF-260 14+9 K-8

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING AIRCRAFT Algeria 30 L-39 16 Yak-130 Bahrain 3 T-67 6 Hawk 129 Egypt 74 G-115 54 Tucano 120 K-8 10 L-39 39 L-59 30 Alpha Jet Iran 35 PC-7 4 FT-7 Iraq 15 T-6A 24 L-159 on order 20 Lasta 95 Super Mushshak on order (20?) 3 Cessna 208 Israel 17 G-120 30 M-346 on order. 9 to be 20 T-6A delivered in 2014, 18 in 2015 and 60 A-4N/TA-4H/J 3 in 2016. 2 King Air 200 Jordan 13 T-67 10 CASA 101 Kuwait 12 Tucano 10 Hawk 64 Lebanon 3 Bulldog Reportedly interested in Super 1 Hunter T-66 Tucano Libya 6 Yak-130 Reportedly interested in Super 1 L-39 Tucano

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING AIRCRAFT Morocco 24 T-6C 24 Alpha Jet 5 King Air 100 Oman 12 PC-9 5 Hawk 103 Qatar 24 PC-21 on order for delivery by the end of 2015 Saudi Arabia 47 PC-9 55 PC-21 on order for delivery 45+22 Hawk 65/165 from 2014

Sudan 6 K-8 Syria 66 L-39 Yak-130 being promoted. 36 reportedly on order. Tunisia 18 SF-260 10 MB-326 9 L-39 UAE 12 G-115 31 PC-7 25 PC-21 10 MB-339 31 Hawk 61/63/102 4 King Air 90 Yemen 19 L-39

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING AIRCRAFT Canada 27 CT-114 Replacement may be sought by 13 G-120 the RCAF for its Hawk CT-155 16 HAWK 115 (CT-155) advanced jet trainers. 7 KING AIR 90 25 T-6A Alternatively, the aircraft may be upgraded USA 157 BEECHCRAFT T-1A T-X programme is for between 51 DA-20 300 and 350 aircraft to replace 2 DA-40 the T-38s – IOC 2020. 25 SR.20 (T-53A) 448 T-6A The US Air Force has started 480 T/AT/NT-38 searching for options to upgrade 0+2 T-6B (Army) or replace its fleet of 157 Hawker 3 T-34 (Marine Corps) Beechcraft T-1A Jayhawks. 82 KING AIR 90/200 (T-44/TC-12- NAVY) 15 T-39 (NAVY) 207+34+54 T-6A/B (NAVY) 134 T-34 (NAVY) 10 T-38 (NAVY) 194 T-45A/C (NAVY)

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There are 1,126 Military Helicopters operated in training roles worldwide with the regional breakdown as follows: Europe – 329 (29.2%) Asia- Pacific – 267 (23.7%) Middle East – 78 (6.9%) Latin America – 126 (11.2%) Africa – 8 (0.7%) North America – 318 (28.3%)

In addition, there are known orders for 110 Military Helicopters, of which 70 (64%) are in the Asia-Pacific Region.

The most widely operated type is still the Bell 206 Jet Ranger (also known as the OH-58), of which there are 469 in service in 17 countries. This represents 41.7% of the total World Military Training Helicopter fleet.

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Albania In late 2012, FB Heliservices (FBH) was awarded a 2 year contract to provide helicopter training for the Albanian Ministry of Defence. FBH’s A.109 and Bell 412 Griffin HAR2 helicopters will be used to train 12 Albanian pilots.

Australia Australia has a requirement for a New Rotary Wing Training Service to replace Army Bell 206s and Navy AS350s. Called the Air 9000 Phase 7 programme, 3 industry teams have been short-listed; Australian Aerospace, a subsidiary of Eurocopter; Boeing/Thales and Raytheon/Bell.

Chile The Chilean Army has a requirement for piston-engine helicopters for training.

Italy Replacement required for NH500E.

USA The TH-67 is to be replaced by UH-72 Lakotas

Venezuela 16 Enstrom 480B helicopters are to be acquired for rotary- wing training. They will be delivered by the end of 2015. 2 Enstrom 280FXs entered service in 2011.

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING HELICOPTERS Austria 8 SA316 Bulgaria 6 Bell 206 Finland 4 MD500 (Army) France 18 AS555 (Army) 21 SA341 (Army) 36 EC-120 Tri-service training provided by Helidax Germany 14 EC135 (Army) Greece 19 NH-300C (Army) 2 SA319 (Navy) Ireland 1 EC135 Italy 44 NH500E Poland 24 SW-4 1 MI-2 (Army) Russia 5+11 KA-226 19+13 Ansat-U At least 30 Ansat-Us to be delivered by 2020 Slovenia 4 Bell 206 Spain 15 EC120 B 2 S-76 8 EC135 (Navy) 6 Hughes 369M (Navy) Sweden 20 AW109 (Defence Forces Helicopter Wing) Turkey 22 Bell 206

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING HELICOPTERS Afghanistan 6 MD 530 Australia 12 Bell 206 (Army) 12 AS350 (Navy) 3 Bell 429 (Navy) Leased from Raytheon Australia Brunei 3 Bell 206 China 93 HC 120 57 HC 120 on order 8 MI-8 (Navy) Indonesia 10 EC120B 2 EC120B (Army) 2 EC120B (Navy) Japan 12 EN480 (Army) 8 EN480 on order 10 EC135 (Navy) 5 EC135 on order 8 MD500 (Navy) New Zealand 5 AW109 Pakistan 8 SA316 Singapore 5 EC120B

Taiwan 29 Bell 206 (Army)

Thailand 16 F480B (Army) 23 Schweizer 269 (Army)

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING HELICOPTERS Bahrain 4 BO105 6 TAH-1 Egypt 5 A342 Iraq 3 Bell T-407 (Army) 1 OH-58C (Army) Israel 18 OH-58B Lebanon 4 R44 Morocco 17 Bell 206 Saudi Arabia 19 S-434 (Army) UAE 1 AS350 Bahrain 4 BO105 6 TAH-1 Egypt 5 A342 Iraq 3 Bell T-407 (Army) 1 OH-58C (Army) Israel 18 OH-58B Lebanon 4 R44 Morocco 17 Bell 206

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING HELICOPTERS Argentina 5 Bell 206 (Army) Bolivia 6 R44 1 R44 (Army) Brazil 30 AS350 Chile 4 Bell 206 2 Bell 206 (Navy) 10 MD530 (Army) Requirement for piston-engined helicopters for training Colombia 12 Bell 206 Dominican Republic 2 Schweizer 333 Ecuador 9 Bell 206 2 Bell 206 (Navy) El Salvador 6 Schweizer 269 Mexico 13 Bell 206 4 MD 500 (Navy) 1 R44 (Navy) Peru 6 Schweizer 269 4 Enstrom F28 (Army) 1 R44 (Army) 3 Enstrom F28 (Navy) Venezuela 2 Enstrom 280/480 16 Enstrom 280/480 on order 1 Bell 206 (Army) 2 Bell 206 (Navy)

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING HELICOPTERS Nigeria 2 R66 Zimbabwe 6 Bell 412

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COUNTRY CURRENT MILITARY FUTURE PLANS TRAINING HELICOPTERS Canada 13 Bell 206 (Allied Wings) 9 Bell 412 (Allied Wings) USA 115 Bell 206 (TH-57) (Navy) 179 Bell 206 (TH-67A) (Army) 2 Mi-24 (Army)

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Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries have teamed to pitch the T-50 for the T-38

replacement

Lockheed Martin Corp Martin Lockheed

Earlier this year, the U.S. Air Force finally As of November 2014, General Robin Rand, rubber-stamped funding for its T-X fixed-wing commander of the Air Education and Training trainer modernisation programme, alongside Command (AETC) announced that a Capabilities the long-awaited Joint Surveillance Target Development Document (CDD) is nearing Attack Radar System (JSTARS) replacement completion and will be sent to U.S. Air Force programme, marking a watershed moment for acquisition officials by the end of January. At a two major investment programmes that have recent convention, Rand told members of the been held back in recent years by sequestration. press that the CDD will not express any preference for an off-the-shelf buy versus a new T-X is to be injected with $600 million over five design – contradicting earlier suggestions by years under the Future Years Defense Program acquisition chiefs that a non-development (FYDP), during which a contract is scheduled to solution would be preferred – or whether there be awarded in 2017. An overall investment is a preference toward a single- or twin-engine. projection edges toward $10 billion. The RFP The primary need in replacing the ageing T-38 has yet to be issued but industry days and Talon fleet and its accompanying ground system dedicated discussions on the subject have been is to embed 350 aircraft and related equipment illuminating as to the preferred requirements of capable of familiarising pilots with the skills officers and programme managers. needed to operate the most modern operational assets. Pilot candidates destined for fighter and bomber assignments will train in the

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T-X from the time they complete basic pilot training in the T-6 Texan II, until they begin to fly “The Korean Air Force and their assigned aircraft, be it a B-1, F-15E, F-22, U.S. Air Force train and fight in or the incoming F-35. Programme managers are also tasked with finding a way to integrate the a similar manner. The trainer into a simplified training model to experience that KAI brings to appeal to lifecycle cost savings and possible the partnership as the prime cross-sales or utility with other U.S. services and those of friendly nations. contractor for the T-50 in Korea gives us enormous confidence Not only will the T-X offer state-of-the-art in our ability to satisfy the goals technology, it will also pave the way for new methods of instruction, bringing discussion back of the T-X programme with the to the table about the best way to prepare training system.” tomorrow’s pilots for a radically different air domain, one that must be ready to contend with electronic warfare, directed energy Michael Griswold, director of systems, UAVs, advanced missiles, as well as the T-50 business development, potential for combat with stealthy next- Lockheed Martin generation fighters being developed by adversarial nations.

According to Brigadier General Scott Vander soon revert from systems to people and will Hamm, former Director for Plans, Programs and theoretically enable all pilots – from Assessment at USAF’s Air Education Training tanker/transport to fighter – to be educated on Command (AETC), the Air Force has been a competencies-based foundation. “looking really hard at how we do business, how we’ve done business and how we need to As Defence IQ previously reported, a training do business in the future, in a mind-set to enhancement study has been executed transforming how we deliver learning.” between the AETC and the Air Force Research Laboratory, which aimed to gather all required This concept points towards a paradigm shift competencies from the current basic aircraft from flight training being focused on the trainer and follow-on training units to then technology and the manoeuvre to being inform the competencies that must be in place focused on the capabilities and competencies of when training on the T-X. the pilot. In making this change, the focus will

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suffering from premature wear and tear. Now, a “When you look at the Hawk consolidated system is back on the table as a AJTS Team as a whole, you see way to streamline both costs and education. Just how this will work is still being strategized our strengths in the T-X but a number of workable concepts are said to programme. We stand by our already be on paper. customer as the U.S. Air Force

works through their As the industry awaits the RFP, a set of draft requirements process and we requirements outlines several initial will work closely with the Air considerations. These include the ability to perform a specific amount of sustained Gs, Force to ensure they receive anthropometric accommodations similar to that what they need, when they of the T-6 and F-35, possible boom air- need it, in order to train their refuelling, and a number of other embedded training capabilities. Discussion is ongoing over next generation of pilots.” whether the officials will specify additional missions for T-X. Wayne Morse, BAE Systems Announcement of the programme had already spokesman, on the complete seen the formation of several “super teams” family of systems being offered looking to compete for the contract. These BAE, L-3, Northrop Grumman include Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries (pitching the T-50 Golden Eagle), BAE and Rolls Royce Systems and Northrop Grumman (with the Hawk), and Alenia Aermacchi and General Dynamics (with the M-346 Master/T-100).

This discussion has also raised the issue as to Adding to the line-up are a number of other big whether the T-X programme could be funded in names entering the mix with unique assets, parallel with an upgrade programme for the including the BAE/Northrop Grumman offering Raytheon T-1 fleet currently being used to train enlisting both Rolls-Royce to incorporate its tanker and airlift pilots. Specialised training on Adour Mk951 engines and L-3 Link Simulation & diverse platforms was initiated at a time when Training to provide its ground-based training USAF was keen to prevent the T-38s from being support facilities. shared across the service and subsequently

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Boeing had already announced an intention to compete for the contract with a bespoke aircraft but then announced in December 2013 “Pilot training is important that it was teaming with Saab Group to pitch a business. Any new capabilities or blueprint-fresh, low-cost, joint solution in the methods that produce first, the aim of undercutting the competition. If there is any weight in recent suggestions that Boeing same quality pilot at lower cost; may opt to “concede” the fighter market to second, a better pilot for the Lockheed Martin as the F-35 enters service (as same cost; or third, a pointed out at the International Fighter conference in November 2013), there must also combination of both – everyone be consideration as to where this leaves the is interested in that.” company’s trainer proposal and, more importantly, whether a failure to win this contract will see an end to the company’s Colonel Dale “Torch” VanDusen, military aerospace division in its entirety. outgoing T-X Programme Manager, US Air Force As mentioned, the recipient of the T-X contract could be in for a larger windfall if the programme proves to be an opportunity for services beyond USAF. There are rumours that

other services are eyeing the programme BAE Systems closely while Navy officials have been participating in some stages of the programme. With both the Navy and the Marine Corps using a Hawk-based McDonnell Douglas-Boeing T-45C Goshawk aircraft as tactical jet trainers, and both services set to adopt the F-35, there may be consideration towards a one-size-fits-all. The Hawk bid boasts a Other rumours suggest that Canadian air staff formidable team pedigree, are also watching the developments closely. having already made an impression on British Forces

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Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries have teamed to pitch the T-50 for the T-38 replacement

The past ten years has seen a significant UK upswing in the number of nations choosing to In the UK – home of the Military Flight Training outsource flight training duties to commercial conference – the Royal Air Force is seeing gains companies. For smaller armed forces, the tactic in its establishment of the UK Military Flight is seen as the only viable option, where Training System (MFTS). The nation has been employing a dedicated training system of successfully outsourcing aircrew training since serving personnel would not be cost-effective in the 1990s and the new system streamlines the respect to limited numbers of aircraft and process for Air Force, Navy and Army Air Corps personnel. For larger militaries, outsourcing has personnel into one pipeline. Selection of prevented active pilots from being withdrawn contractors and trainers to accommodate the from combat or other rapid response roles, and spectrum of requirements is being managed by while initially viewed with some scepticism, is Ascent, the joint venture of Lockheed Martin now largely seen as a reliable way to keep an air and Babcock International. In the latest component primed. Many of the instructors developments, Affinity Group (Elbit Systems and employed by contractors are themselves ex- KBR) has been put forward for the fixed-wing military pilots, so having those years of contract, meaning that new trainers – Grob experience put back into the ‘training funnel’ G120TP, Beechcraft T-6C and Embraer Phenom can be considered a return on investment in its 100 – will be adopted to provide elementary, own right. basic and multi-engine courses if the MoD

24 - 26 March, 2015 Hotel Russell, London, United Kingdom www.militaryflighttraining.com 36 provides its final approval. Meanwhile, Airbus vie for the business. Brunei has also agreed to Helicopters, Cobham and Elbit Systems have split the costs of a CAE training centre in order each bid for the rights to future military rotary- for the facility to be available for training wing training (RWT) in the UK, which will be military pilots, which it began doing in selected in early 2016. September 2014. India and China are however unlikely to follow the trend towards France privatisation in the region given a series of In 2013, France agreed to outsource its air challenges facing their fourth and fifth training centre operations to the private sector, generation fighter programmes, as well as a with the Air Force’s A400M representing the traditional preference of allowing the armed first platform on which aircrew training will be forces to lead these types of initiatives. conducted by a commercial company. In this case, Thales has been awarded the four-year North America contract, which includes the supply of Full Flight Privatised training has been a tougher issue for Simulator (FFS), planning for training activities, the United States to agree upon, but is now support for Airbus and Air Force training staff, back on the agenda as DoD budgets have faced and implementation and maintenance of the cutbacks. In 2003, the US Army privatised training systems and simulators. helicopter training at Fort Rucker, Alabama, with a 12-year contract to Computer Sciences Corp. Asia-Pacific Although a controversial decision at the time Unlike many Western nations that are now because of the need to contract work that had reducing the numbers of aircraft and personnel traditionally belonged to federal employees, to reign in their budgets, many in the Asia- many have since spoken up for this type of Pacific region are expanding their capabilities business model as being a boon to quality, time, and therefore increasing their demand for cost and readiness. More recently, CAE USA was training solutions. In 2006, Singapore became awarded a nine month US Navy contract to train the first country in the region to outsource, more than 500 students a year in Beechcraft T- handing Lockheed Martin a 20-year contract to 44C Pegasus trainers. Meanwhile, Canada has support its Basic Wings Course, including the been suffering from a recruitment crisis, provision of instructors. The company is now resulting in a shortage of skilled pilot instructors also in the running to support a similar course and a reliance on hiring pilots from Britain and set up by the Australian Defence Force, as the France to not only fill the gap but also fly other major primes – including BAE, CAE, occasional operational missions. Beechcraft, Boeing, Thales and Raytheon – also

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PART 2: SURVEY RESULTS

CONTENTS

MARKET SUMMARY 3 SURVEY RESULTS 4

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Region Military Training Aircraft On Order

Over 1,500 Fixed-Wing Military Training Aircraft are forecast for delivery in the next 10 years, valued at nearly $20 Billion.

24 - 26 March, 2015 Hotel Russell, London, United Kingdom www.militaryflighttraining.com 3 SURVEY RESULTS The majority of respondents are active military Lockheed Martin and AgustaWestland. personnel with a link to either the instruction Almost half of the respondents (46%) are component of military flight training or the based in the US or UK. The rest are evenly learning or doctrinal component. spread among a number of other nations Just over a quarter of respondents (28%) including Belgium, Australia, Canada, Brazil, work in the commercial sector. Companies Israel, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Poland, represented in the survey include BAE Systems, Ukraine and the Netherlands.

Analysis of current role in military flight training

11% 28%

Commercial organisation (vendor) Government organisation 8% Military 52% Media/Academic

Graph 1

24 - 26 March, 2015 Hotel Russell, London, United Kingdom www.militaryflighttraining.com 5 “The Korean Air Force and Respondents were asked to specify the main Almost a third of respondents (31%) said U.S. Air Force train and fight in focus of their military flight training efforts. Only they were focused on all stages, mostly made a handful of respondents are focused on up from industry representatives. a similar manner. The graduate flying training – mobility while the experience that KAI brings to remaining data are balanced between stage and the partnership as the prime specialisation. contractor for the T-50 in Korea gives us enormous confidence Primary focus of respondents' military flight training effort in our ability to satisfy the goals 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% of the T-X programme with the training system.” Undergraduate flying training – specialised fixed wing and rotary Michael Griswold, director of T-50 business development, Undergraduate flying training – universal (single primary and single advanced trainer) Lockheed Martin

Graduate flying training-fighter

Graduate flying training-mobility

All of the above

Graph 2

24 - 26 March, 2015 Hotel Russell, London, United Kingdom www.militaryflighttraining.com 6 “The Korean Air Force and Of those surveyed, 17% stated their flying indicated that their systems will be sufficient to U.S. Air Force train and fight in training systems were not up to scratch. The meet future requirements 20 years from now – question was directed at the future but it is still significant. a similar manner. The development of training systems to gauge how It's clear that many militaries and flying experience that KAI brings to well prepared training schools and programmes schools will need to invest in basic and the partnership as the prime were, but nearly 1 in 5 don't even meet current advanced training systems over the next 10-20 requirements. The data for this trend is an years with legacy systems still in operation and contractor for the T-50 in Korea outlier – the majority (60%) of respondents as requirements shift to adopt the latest gives us enormous confidence confirmed their systems meet current technologies. in our ability to satisfy the goals requirements while nearly a quarter (23%) of the T-X programme with the training system.”

Ability of current flight training systems to meet future Michael Griswold, director of requirements in 10-20 years T-50 business development,

17% Lockheed Martin 23%

60%

Does not meet current need and requires updating immediately Meets current need but requires updating to meet future requirements Meets current need and should be sufficient to meet future requirements

Graph 3

24 - 26 March, 2015 Hotel Russell, London, United Kingdom www.militaryflighttraining.com 7 “The Korean Air Force and The use of simulation has revolutionised impact this will have on flight training. U.S. Air Force train and fight in military flight training over the last decade and The other options were received with a continues to greatly impact the future direction muted response. Neither universal or a similar manner. The of training programmes and syllabuses. The specialised training applications were identified experience that KAI brings to need to improve integration of simulated and as a priority requirement over the next decade. the partnership as the prime live flying training was identified as the key While interoperable, standardised equipment priority for the flight training community over is a pivotal component for many future military contractor for the T-50 in Korea the next 10-20 years. technologies, the need for it in flight training gives us enormous confidence Cost-effective training was also highlighted as systems doesn't appear to be a priority. At least in our ability to satisfy the goals a key attribute for the future. Cost is always a not with operators and end-users since just 13% central factor in acquiring any military identified this as a key requirement in the of the T-X programme with the equipment, particularly when thinking about future. training system.” sophisticated, complex training systems, so it's The need to reduce training hours, reduce no surprise to see it rank highly. That it didn't fuel and emissions, to be able to do training all rank higher than the integration of simulation day, every day in any scenario and for training Michael Griswold, director of and live training presents a compelling aircraft to have a dual role to provide combat T-50 business development, argument for the critical need to invest in capability were also highlighted as important Lockheed Martin simulation technologies and forecasts the attributes required in the future.

Overview of key attribute required for advanced training aircraft in next 10-20 years

70%

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0% Cost Improved Universal Specialised 5th Generation Standardisation effectiveness integration of training training fighter of equipment simulated and application application application live fly training Graph 4

24 - 26 March, 2015 Hotel Russell, London, United Kingdom www.militaryflighttraining.com 8 “The Korean Air Force and Supporting the analysis in the previous graph, dynamic flight simulator. U.S. Air Force train and fight in the integration of simulated ground training and Cost is of course always a factor – all training live fly training boasts the highest response rate needs to be cost effective. However, with less a similar manner. The from survey participants. than 50% of respondents identifying this as a experience that KAI brings to In regards to the integration of simulation key requirement – compared to the 61% in the partnership as the prime and live training, one respondent said that it Graph 4 – the cost effectiveness of supporting would be advantageous to effectively download ground training systems is a less compelling contractor for the T-50 in Korea high G flight training events and provide both requirement than it is for advanced training gives us enormous confidence cognitive and physical stresses of these in a aircraft. in our ability to satisfy the goals

of the T-X programme with the training system.” Overview of key attribute required for supporting ground training systems in next 10-20 years Michael Griswold, director of 80% T-50 business development,

70% Lockheed Martin

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0% Cost effectiveness Ability to download live fly Integration of simulated User friendliness training ground training and live fly training

Graph 5

24 - 26 March, 2015 Hotel Russell, London, United Kingdom www.militaryflighttraining.com 9 “The Korean Air Force and Almost exactly half of respondents (49%) level – undergraduate training should be U.S. Air Force train and fight in suggested that 5-15% was the widely accepted challenging enough so that only those with attrition rate in undergraduate flying training. A appropriate skills and aptitude will continue on a similar manner. The quarter said it was under 5%, meaning 75% of to graduate training. The use of standardised experience that KAI brings to respondents think 15% or less is acceptable. testing has also been a factor in helping reduce the partnership as the prime Just 7% said anything over 30% attrition rate attrition recently. was acceptable. Robust selection methods should be effective contractor for the T-50 in Korea Cost was one of the main drivers for this low in weeding out candidates that will not make gives us enormous confidence rate of attrition, with one respondent saying it's the cut. Each eliminated candidate represents a in our ability to satisfy the goals too expensive to fail if it's avoidable. significant cost saving. If the proper screening While most factored in some contingency, methods are in place the attrition rate shouldn't of the T-X programme with the there were a number of respondents that said be above the accepted level. Aptitude and training system.” no attrition at all was acceptable. The main psychometric tests are used to streamline this reason: Cost. It is simply a "waste of money" as process, with new research and investment in soon as you hit any attrition. Therefore 0% the area ongoing. Michael Griswold, director of attrition should be the accepted level of As one respondent noted, " With an effective T-50 business development, attrition. Pilot Selection System (PSS), acceptable Lockheed Martin The attrition rate is directly proportional to attrition in undergraduate flying training should the training standards too. The training must be be able to be reduced to below 15%, which of a high enough quality to avoid attrition. This would contribute to significant cost savings in is certainly true when you get to the graduate undergraduate flight training."

Analysis of acceptable attrition in undergraduate flying

training

18% 5%

26% 0-5% 5-15% 16-30% 49% 31-40% > 40%

Graph 6

24 - 26 March, 2015 Hotel Russell, London, United Kingdom www.militaryflighttraining.com 10 “The Korean Air Force and E-learning technologies are becoming always an issue but, perhaps indicating a wider U.S. Air Force train and fight in increasingly common in military flight training. economic recovery, it is no longer the issue. The biggest challenge the military faces in Defence IQ studies in other sub-sectors of the a similar manner. The integrating these further into training scenarios defence market over previous years have experience that KAI brings to is a lack of knowledge and understanding of the indicated that budget constraints were the main the partnership as the prime technology. This is a problem at the operational challenge for militaries when acquiring new level where often older instructors are not au equipment, but in 2015 this looks to have been contractor for the T-50 in Korea fait with e-learning techniques, but also higher downgraded. gives us enormous confidence up the chain where acquisition teams struggle While still relatively new, a small portion of in our ability to satisfy the goals to keep up with rapidly advancing technologies. respondents (17%) underlined the nascent Budget constraints play a part in holding back aspect of the e-learning techniques, suggesting of the T-X programme with the widespread adoption of e-learning techniques the technology is not yet mature enough to be training system.” for flight training but, as seen throughout this adopted by military flight training systems and survey, it is again not the main driver. Cost is operators. Michael Griswold, director of T-50 business development, Lockheed Martin

Analysis of key challenge militaries face when

integrating e-learning techniques into current and future flight training

8% Lack of knowledge/understanding of 17% technology Budgets constraints 42%

E-learning technologies not yet advanced enough

There is no problem

34%

Graph 7

24 - 26 March, 2015 Hotel Russell, London, United Kingdom www.militaryflighttraining.com 11 “The Korean Air Force and Within 10 years advanced simulation and undergraduate flying training would change U.S. Air Force train and fight in improved ground training systems are expected within the next decade based on the to have significantly altered the face of military advancement of simulation technologies. a similar manner. The flight training. While many indicated it already Almost half (40%) believed the most realistic experience that KAI brings to had (23%), the vast majority (91%) said that the timeframe for this is within the next 6-10 years. the partnership as the prime balance between simulation and live fly in contractor for the T-50 in Korea gives us enormous confidence in our ability to satisfy the goals

of the T-X programme with the In what time frame will advanced simulation and improved training system.” ground training systems significantly alter the balance of simulation over live fly in undergraduate flying training programmes? Michael Griswold, director of T-50 business development, 45% Lockheed Martin 40% 35%

30%

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0% It already has <5 yrs 6-10 yrs 10-20 yrs >20 yrs Never

Graph 8

24 - 26 March, 2015 Hotel Russell, London, United Kingdom www.militaryflighttraining.com 12 “The Korean Air Force and Situational awareness and decision making was Situational awareness was ranked number one U.S. Air Force train and fight in identified as the most important skill to succeed by 65% of respondents, which is a decisive in 5th generation training. result. The next top ranked attribute was basic a similar manner. The Respondents were asked to rank the flying navigation and formation skills, although experience that KAI brings to following skills – basic flying navigation and only 18% ranked this top. the partnership as the prime formation, situational awareness and decision Basic flying manoeuvres was deemed to be making, discipline and judgement, basic fighter the least important skill – 47% ranked this as contractor for the T-50 in Korea manoeuvres, and cockpit resource management number 5. gives us enormous confidence – from 1-5, with 1 being the most important. in our ability to satisfy the goals

of the T-X programme with the Please rank the following skills in terms of importance towards training system.” success for 5th generation training 1 2 3 4 5 Michael Griswold, director of T-50 business development, Cockpit resource management Lockheed Martin

Basic fighter maneuvers

Discipline and judgment

Situational awareness and decision-making

Basic flying navigation and formation skills

The overall ranking with all scores combined is as follows:

0 1 2 3 4 5

Situational awareness and decision-making

Discipline and judgment

Cockpit resource management

Basic flying navigation and formation skills

Basic fighter maneuvers

Graph 9

24 - 26 March, 2015 Hotel Russell, London, United Kingdom www.militaryflighttraining.com 13 “The Korean Air Force and The top ranked skill for successful mobility More than a quarter of respondents think basic U.S. Air Force train and fight in aircraft training was also identified to be flying navigation and formation skills are the in situational awareness and decision making. most demand for mobility aircraft training. a similar manner. The However, jut 50% ranked this as the number experience that KAI brings to one skill this time, compared with 65% in Graph the partnership as the prime 9. contractor for the T-50 in Korea gives us enormous confidence Please rank the following skills in terms of importance towards in our ability to satisfy the goals success for mobility aircraft training of the T-X programme with the 1 2 3 4 5 training system.”

Crew coordination Michael Griswold, director of Cockpit resource management T-50 business development,

Discipline and judgment Lockheed Martin

Situational awareness and decision-making

Basic flying navigation and formation skills

The overall ranking with all scores combined is as follows:

0 1 2 3 4 5

Situational awareness and decision-making

Discipline and judgment

Cockpit resource management

Basic flying navigation and formation skills

Crew coordination

Graph 10

24 - 26 March, 2015 Hotel Russell, London, United Kingdom www.militaryflighttraining.com 14 “The Korean Air Force and Fixed wing primary trainers are the most recent Only one respondents indicated that they U.S. Air Force train and fight in additions to military flight trainers' contingent worked with a system over 50 years old, which with almost half (43%) of respondents is an advanced trainer – fixed wing. Half of a similar manner. The indicating that they operate systems under 10 respondents indicated they had this type of experience that KAI brings to years old. Just 17% of fixed wing primary platform that had been operational for more the partnership as the prime trainers are over 40 years old. than 40 years. contractor for the T-50 in Korea gives us enormous confidence in our ability to satisfy the goals of the T-X programme with the Do you think there will there be a trend towards militaries investing in universal pilot training over the training system.” next decade as opposed to specialized training? Yes No Michael Griswold, director of T-50 business development, Lockheed Martin

43%

57%

Graph 11

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