Virgin Orbit to use 747s to launch rockets from the UK
Virgin Orbit are in the final stages of testing and preparation for LauncherOne, a two-stage, expendable, LOX/RP-1 rocket that launches from a dedicated 747-400 carrier aircraft, called Cosmic Girl.
Airbus perform first automatic air-to-air refuelling contact with large aircraft receiver
Airbus Defence and Space has followed its earlier achievement in demonstrating Automatic Air-to-Air refuelling of a fighter with another world-first – the same operation performed with a large receiver aircraft.
Irish politician objects to British jets intercepting Russian bombers near Ireland
Irish Senator Gerard Craughwell said that the agreement between the Irish and British authorities allowing this went against Ireland's sovereignty.
16 Air Assault Brigade troops fast-rope from Wildcat helicopter
Soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade have been adding to their repertoire of airborne skills alongside Army aviators at RAF Brize Norton say the MoD.
MoD respond to Voyager ‘scandal’ as Mail on Sunday publishes old news
The Mail on Sunday recently published an odd article about the Voyager aircraft fleet, after what they called an "investigation" despite the information being public knowledge for a decade.
Empire Test Pilots School receives first PC-21
Under the contract concluded in 2016, Pilatus is to provide two PC-21s to the Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) based in Wiltshire, England.
GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft ‘off to a flying start’ this year say Saab
Saab's GlobalEye has achieved a number of significant milestones in 2018, commencing with the rollout of the first aircraft in February 2018.
Boeing would be ‘thrilled’ to take part in British Tempest fighter project
Boeing has expressed interest in becoming part of 'Team Tempest', the effort to deliver a new British fighter jet.
UK Government highlights commitment to Typhoon as ‘technology driver’
UK Government highlights commitment to Typhoon as 'technology driver'
Tempest – A look at what Britain’s next generation combat jet could be
At the Farnborough International Air Show a next generation fighter concept model called 'Tempest' was revealed.
