What it takes to be in the tailhook club.

Breaking from a tradition that is decades old, the US Navy has decided to change the way that its student pilots prove worthy of the 'Wings of Gold' that designate them as carrier-qualified aviators.

The US Navy (USN) expects to sign a contract within less than two years to begin replacing its fleet of Boeing T-45 Goshawk jet trainers, after issuing its latest request for information (RFI) linked ...