Aircraft
Boeing and Saab Secure T-X Contract
Boeing and Saab have emerged victorious after a battle to secure the U.S. Air Force's long-running advanced trainer requirement
Boeing developed its T-X design wtih Saab, and two demonstrators have been built by the companies. (photo: Boeing)
Boeing developed its T-X design wtih Saab, and two demonstrators have been built by the companies. (photo: Boeing)

The long-awaited T-X contract to provide the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation advanced trainer has been won by Boeing and partner Saab, who offered a clean-sheet design of which two prototypes have been built. Boeing is the nominated prime contractor, with Saab the co-developer and risk-sharing partner.