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New Air Traffic system operational with 300 UK jobs supported

Air January 13, 2022

A cutting-edge Air Traffic Management System is operational at RAF Shawbury in a £1.5 billion contract transforming air traffic management for the UK military. Designed to ensure safe and resilient military flying operations, the contract will integrate and support modern, innovative equipment with existing infrastructure. Variations will be rolled out across ...

RAF Shawbury celebrates as the Duke of Cambridge building is named

Air March 10, 2020

A state-of-the-art training facility has been formally named at RAF Shawbury by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Wigston CBE ADC. The building was named in honour of The Duke of Cambridge, who completed advanced flying training at the Defence Helicopter Flying School and was awarded his ...

MOD provides £183million for helicopter training

Air January 27, 2020

The MOD’s UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) has signed a contract to provide helicopter training for new Rotary Wing pilots. The UKMFTS contract is worth £183million and will provide new simulator and infrastructure improvements as well as support in attracting personnel for helicopter training. The Rotary Wing contract amendment was ...

Runway restoration unveiled at RAF Valley, Anglesey

Homeland September 28, 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has this week unveiled a newly restored runway at RAF Valley during a trip to Anglesey, Wales. Currently, RAF Valley provides pilots with advanced fast jet training. And yet, while existing infrastructure was adequate for Hawk aircraft, the runway required a comprehensive overhaul to accommodate training ...