The US Air Force pilots will train to fight with Boeing jet jets and TX simulators.
"Today's announcement is the result of years of unwavering dedication by the Boeing and Saab team"said Leanne Caret, president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security."It is a direct result of our joint investment in the development of a system focused on the specific requirements of the US Air Force."
Boeing and its risk-sharing partner Saab have designed, developed and tested two prototypes in flight, demonstrating the capabilities of the system and its repeatability through production and training.
"This choice allows our two companies to maintain an agreement that we have stipulated almost five years ago"said Håkan Buskhe, president and CEO of Saab."It is an important result for our partnership with Boeing and our joint team, I look forward to delivering the first Air Force trainer".
Boeing is now authorized to start placing orders with suppliers, including Saab. More than 90% of Boeing's offer will be made in America, producing over 17.000 jobs in 34 states.
