There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week.

The U.S. Navy released a new Request for Information for the T-45’s replacement, which will only be required to conduct Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) to wave off. On Mar. 31, 2025, the U.S.

The U.S. Navy wants to field a new trainer by 2030 and is planning to rely on virtual carrier landing practice to avoid a long aircraft development cycle. The service on March 31 issued a new request ...