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1. www.airforce-technology.com · news · boeingBoeing completes milestone first flight of UK E-7 Wedgetail

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   4 days ago · Harry McNeil September 23, 2024. A Boeing flight-test crew conducted functional checks during the aircraft’s first flight from Birmingham Airport. Source: Boeing. Boeing has completed the first functional flight of the UK’s E-7 Wedgetail, a development in the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) advanced Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) programme.

2. ukdefencejournal.org.uk · britains-first-new-earlyBritain’s first new early warning aircraft takes flight

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   Sep 20, 2024 · 71. The Royal Air Force’s new Wedgetail E-7 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft has taken its maiden flight in the UK, marking a major milestone for the programme. The unpainted aircraft conducted a Functional Check flight from Birmingham Airport, testing critical systems such as flying controls, engines, and avionics.

3. simpleflying.com · british-aerospace-historyBritish Aerospace: The Turbulent History Of The Regional Jet ...

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   Sep 14, 2024 · Formed in 1977 by the merger of several major British manufacturers, British Aerospace was the final independent English commercial planemaker to attempt to make its mark on the regional aircraft market.

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4. www.aerotime.aero · articles · first-flight-test-ofFirst flight test of RAF E-7 Wedgetail - AeroTime

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   5 days ago · by Miquel Ros. September 22, 2024, 12:56 (UTC +3) Boeing. Boeing has completed the first test flight of the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft destined for the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF). The E-7 Wedgetail is an early warning and control aircraft (AEW&C) based on the Boeing 737 NG aircraft, which is used by many airlines around the world.

5. aviationweek.com · defense · aircraft-propulsionBritish Wedgetail Makes First Flight | Aviation Week Network

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   Sep 20, 2024 · Aircraft WT001 got airborne from Birmingham Airport, England, shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 20. ... British Wedgetail Makes First Flight. Share. Tony Osborne September 20, 2024. E-7.

6. aviationweek.com · defense · aircraft-propulsionFirst Facilities Open For British Wedgetails | Aviation Week ...

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   Sep 19, 2024 · LONDON–Engineering facilities for the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) future fleet of Boeing E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft have been opened ahead of the first delivery. The Combined Line...

7. ukdefencejournal.org.uk · uk-confirms-it-remainsUK confirms it remains committed to British stealth jet

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   6 days ago · The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is a collaborative project between the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy, aimed at developing a sixth-generation stealth fighter. This aircraft is intended to replace the Eurofighter Typhoon for the Royal Air Force and Italian Air Force, as well as the Mitsubishi F-2 for Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force ...