The U.S. Air Force has started the search for a new training jet to replace the T-38 Talon, issuing requests for proposals on December 30, 2016. Significantly, the high-profile bidding process will be the first to be conducted under the new administration of U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump. The Boeing-Saab entry made its first flight on December 20, 2016. It will compete with three other contenders.