Boeing to assemble first U.S. Air Force E-7 Wedgetail prototypes in the UK from 2026
Boeing will assemble two rapid prototypes of the U.S. Air Force’s E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft in the UK, marking the first significant role in aircraft manufacturing for the U.S. Air Force in Britain in over 50 years.
RAF E-7 Wedgetail AEW Mk1 performs first public flypast with Red Arrows at RIAT 2025
The Royal Air Force’s E-7 Wedgetail AEW Mk1 made its public debut at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in Fairford, Gloucester, with a flypast alongside the Red Arrows aerobatic display team.
Royal Air Force confirms successful test flight of first E-7 Wedgetail aircraft
The Royal Air Force has confirmed that its first E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, designated WT001, has successfully completed another system validation flight.
Pentagon moves to cancel E‑7 Wedgetail programme over cost, delays, and survivability concerns
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to cancel its Boeing E‑7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning (AEW) programme in the fiscal 2026 budget.
Boeing begins production of first E-7 Wedgetail early warning aircraft for U.S. Air Force
The production of the first E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft for the United States Air Force (USAF) is now underway.
RAF opens new facility for E-7 Wedgetail fleet at Lossiemouth
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has officially opened a new facility at RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland, designed to maintain its advanced E-7 Wedgetail fleet.
RAF’s E-7 Wedgetail AEW Mk1 aircraft completes first test flight
The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) new Wedgetail E7 AEW Mk1 aircraft has successfully completed its maiden test flight from Birmingham Airport.
Boeing begins construction of New E-7 Wedgetail facilities in Scotland
Boeing alongside supplier McLaughlin & Harvey, has started the main construction phase of the new E-7 Wedgetail facilities at RAF Lossiemouth.