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.

A 6-month competition in the sky tests the physical endurance and mental focus of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps pilots to ...

With Boeing and Lockheed both dropping out of the competition to replace the Navy's T-45, service officials need to press ...

The service is offering annual financial incentives in an effort to retain its aviation leaders.