On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the agreement between Airbus and Turkish Aerospace (TA) was signed in Getafe to launch Spain’s new combat pilot training system. This large-scale program, with an investment of €2.6 billion, includes the acquisition of 30 training aircraft —to be designated in Spain as SAETA II—, the creation of a conversion center in Albacete, and the modernization of the training facility at Talavera la Real Air Base. The project is set to transform the way pilots of the Spanish Air and Space Force are trained.
The ITS-C program is based on the HÜRJET platform developed by Turkish Aerospace, which will be adapted by Airbus to meet Spanish operational requirements. Beyond the delivery of aircraft, the project introduces a complete training system that combines live flight, advanced simulation, and ground-based support. The goal is to support pilots throughout their entire training process with an integrated environment that is more efficient and closer to real mission scenarios.
In this context, CT Engineering contributes from one of its core strengths: engineering. The company’s work focuses on the structural definition and justification of the aircraft, a critical area to ensure that the design meets all safety, performance, and certification requirements. It is a highly technical, demanding, and precise task, where more than 30 years of experience in the aerospace sector make a significant difference.
CT’s involvement in this program is not a starting point, but a continuation of the work initiated in 2021 alongside Turkish Aerospace in the development of the HÜRJET. That collaboration has helped build key knowledge and experience, now applied to the evolution of the system into its Spanish version, providing technical continuity in a highly complex program.
The project will be developed in phases. The first stage includes the delivery of the initial aircraft and the progressive integration of avionics and mission systems. This will be followed by the implementation of the ground-based training system and, finally, the full conversion to the SAETA II configuration. The objective is not only to ensure system operability, but also its long-term evolution.
Spanish industry plays an important role in this ecosystem, contributing capabilities in areas such as avionics, communications, mission systems, and industrial support. This collaboration strengthens a model in which technology and expertise are developed jointly, reinforcing the country’s strategic autonomy in the aerospace sector.
Within this context, CT Engineering brings its aerospace engineering expertise, with a focus on technical precision, collaboration with international teams, and experience gained in highly complex programs. Its participation in ITS-C reflects its commitment to the development of advanced solutions and to the continued evolution of the Spanish aerospace industry.