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US Air Force flight equipment redesigned for female pilots

Air June 11, 2019

Flight equipment is being redesigned with measurements taken from female aviators to make the US Air Force more inclusive. Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, held a Female Fitment Event, June 4, where Air Force and Navy female aviators gathered to have their measurements are taken, which will be used to design new ...

US Air Force joins with FAA to tackle aircrew shortage

June 7, 2019

The US Air Force and the FAA will establish joint agency goals to reduce aircrew shortage and encourage new recruits. The Air Force and Federal Aviation Administration announced a joint effort to tackle a national aircrew shortage. They hope to inspire new generations to join and improve health and safety within ...

RAF aircraft sends UK relief to Mozambique

Air March 29, 2019

An RAF aircraft has delivered 20 tonnes of UK relief supplies to cyclone-hit Mozambique. An RAF aircraft has delivered UK relief to the worst-hit areas of Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi from the Department for International Development (DFID). The A400M Atlas Aircraft is thought to have included items such as water purifiers, solar lanterns, and ...

As part of a £1Bn programme with the UK MoD, QinetiQ has taken the first steps to modernise training for test pilots and aircrew, which has seen two Pilatus PC-21 aircraft purchased for the programme.

Empire Test Pilots’ School modernisation takes off

Air January 5, 2017

As part of a £1Bn programme with the UK MoD, QinetiQ has taken the first steps to modernise training for test pilots and aircrew, which has seen two Pilatus PC-21 aircraft purchased for the programme. The contract for the aircraft is the first awarded under by QinetiQ under the deal, announced ...