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Sustainable fuel set to power the RAF reaches landmark stage

Air July 21, 2022

Major research into sustainable fuel that could revolutionise the Royal Air Force and eliminate its reliance on fossil fuels has reached a landmark new stage. The research, carried out by the RAF in partnership with British firm Zero Petroleum, and focussed on using synthetic fuel technology, was announced at the Farnborough ...

RAF aircraft deploy to Finland and Sweden for joint training

Air July 12, 2022

The RAF has deployed Typhoon FGR4 and F-35B Lightning jets to Finland, and Typhoon FGR4 jets to Sweden, for integrated fighter aircraft training as part of an increased presence in the region. The RAF deployments, which took place over the last month at the request of the host nations, allowed the ...

Project Vermeer sees RAF’s first synthetic fuel drone flight

Air March 21, 2022

The first successful drone flight for RAF using alternative to fossil fuel has taken place as part of  Project Vermeer, marking international collaboration between UK and US. Under Project Vermeer, the Royal Air Force has enhanced their ground-breaking work in using sustainable aviation fuel by successfully flying a four-meter drone with ...

GA-ASI completes series of system level tests for Protector

Air December 2, 2021

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has successfully completed key system-level tests for the new Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The Protector is the UK Royal Air Force’s version of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian®, which is GA-ASI’s latest model of RPA and is on track to become the world’s first ...