RAF Voyager refuels mid-air with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The Royal Air Force has successfully completed a Voyager air-to-air refuelling flight, powered by an approximately 43% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
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RAF and Luftwaffe team up to intercept Russian fighters and intelligence aircraft over the Baltic Sea
Typhoon fighter jets from the RAF and Luftwaffe have conducted a joint mission to intercept three Russian aircraft flying over the Gulf of Finland and Baltic Sea.
RAF transport aircraft flies Canadian Military Assistance supplies to Europe for Ukraine
A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft has delivered Canadian military supplies destined for use by the Ukrainian military to Europe.
Babcock partners with RAF to progress towards a sustainable aviation future
Babcock has been selected to work with the RAF’s Rapid Capability Office (RCO), as it takes another significant step towards a sustainable aviation future.
RAF Typhoons policing NATO’s Eastern border
Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets have recently returned to Estonia to police the airspace of NATO’s Eastern border.
£161 million contract for F-35 jet maintenance supports 140 UK jobs
The UK’s fleet of cutting-edge F-35 Lightning stealth jets will be maintained and supported in a new £161 million contract.
British and German Eurofighters continue combined Air Policing in Estonia
The German and the Royal Air Force handed over their responsibility for enhanced Air Policing at Ämari, Estonia.
RAF pilots train alongside five other nations during UK’s biggest aerial exercise
Aircrew from five nations joined with Royal Air Force aircrew for the UK’s biggest aerial training exercise that ended this week.
RAF and German Eurofighters intercept Russian aircraft on joint NATO Air Policing mission
Eurofighter Typhoon fighters scrambled from Ämari Air Base in Estonia for the second time this week to carry out a NATO Air Policing interception off the Estonian Coast.
RAF and German Air Force Typhoons complete first joint NATO Air Policing interception
A Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jet operating from Ämari Air Base in Estonia has carried out the first joint NATO Air Policing interception alongside a German Air Force Typhoon.
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.
RAF Shadow Mk2 surveillance aircraft fleet to benefit from a bespoke UK-based training system
Crews primed to operate the Royal Air Force’s updated Shadow Mk2 surveillance aircraft fleet are set to benefit from a bespoke UK-based training system.