
Boeing [BA] and Saab have won the Air Force's T-X next-generation trainer competition over two competing teams, and will build over 350 new aircraft for the service to train pilots flying fourth- and fifth-generation jet aircraft, the service said on Thursday.The Air Force plans to purchase 351 aircraft, 46 simulators and associated ground equipment in a contract currently worth up to $9.2 billion, according to a contract release. The aircraft will replace the service's 57-year-old fleet of T-38C Talon aircraft.…