The T-1A Jayhawk is a medium-range, twin-engine jet trainer used in the advanced phase of specialized undergraduate pilot training for students selected to fly airlift or tanker aircraft.

Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas bid farewell to its last T-1A Jayhawk last month, as the Air Force continues its drive to retire the heavy aircraft trainer. Laughlin's last Jayhawk, from the 86th ...

The U.S. Air Force announced in 2022 that it would begin retiring its fleet of 177 Jayhawks, which have flown in the service since 1993.

I want to recognize the men and women who have supported the mission of the Jayhawk here for the past 15 years,” Muscato said. “During this time, the T-1A has been the cornerstone of our ...