Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems, announced today that its Genesys Avionics Suite™ has been selected for the U.S. Air Force T-6A Avionics Replacement Program. The Genesys Avionics Suite brings an innovative and affordable comprehensive upgrade solution tailored to the unique mission requirements of military pilot training. Designed with highly intuitive interfaces, it ensures a seamless transition for pilots moving to advanced operational aircraft. The avionics builds required flying skills and maximizes training effectiveness across the spectrum of pilot development.
The program builds upon Moog’s decades of avionics experience including a deep understanding of trainer aircraft solution requirements across the U.S., the United Kingdom, Sweden, Canada, Singapore, Thailand and others. Past trainer programs include:
- Grob 120TP for U.S. Army FWAATS.
- TH-73A Thrasher for U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps.
- Certified trainer solutions for aircraft such as Pilatus PC-7 and Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros and Skyfox aircraft.
“This is a significant milestone for Moog and a pivotal advancement for U.S. Air Force training programs,” said Nick Bogner, Director of Business Development for Moog Avionics. “Our Genesys Avionics Suite sets the standard for pilot training and enhances mission capabilities across critical operations, including utility transport, border patrol, maritime surveillance, air medical services, and search & rescue. We are proud to empower the next generation of pilot warfighters.”
The U.S. Air Force T-6A Texan II is a part of the Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) and is a versatile, single-engine, two-seat primary trainer aircraft integral to preparing pilots for specialized aircraft including bombers, fighters, airlift, tankers, and helicopters. The Beechcraft T-6 Texan II is a single-engine turboprop aircraft built by Textron Aviation. It is a license-built Pilatus PC-9, a trainer aircraft. The T-6 replaced the United States Air Force’s Cessna T-37B Tweet and the United States Navy’s T-34C Turbo Mentor during the 2010s. The T-6A is used by the United States Air Force for basic pilot training and Combat Systems Officer (CSO) training, the United States Navy for primary and intermediate Naval Flight Officer (NFO) training for the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps and by the Royal Canadian Air Force (CT-156 Harvard II designation), Greek Air Force, Israeli Air Force (with the “Efroni” nickname), and Iraqi Air Force for basic flight training. The T-6B is used by the United States Navy for primary Naval Aviator training for the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps and United States Coast Guard. The T-6C is used for training by the Mexican Air Force, Royal Air Force, Royal Moroccan Air Force, and the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
