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Navy Extends Grounding Of T-45C Trainers

Navy Extends Grounding Of T-45C Trainers
A T-45C Goshawk training jet approaches an aircraft carrier. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)

The U.S. Navy said April 9 that it has extended the grounding of its T-45C Goshawk fleet for at least a week to address problems with the trainer jet’s pilot breathing system.The announcement came after Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker, commander of naval air forces, met with instructor pilots, students and staff at three naval air stations to hear their concerns about the T-45.“After frank discussions with the aircrew, leadership staffs and engineers, I will extend the operational pause for at…

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