RAF Rapid Capability Office To Receive Technology Testbeds

Swift A

Credit: Offshore Helicopter Services UK
LONDON—The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) will use two light aircraft as flying testbeds for new technologies, including synthetic fuels. UK-based startup Swift Aircraft will provide a pair of its Swift A piston-engine light aircraft, currently under development for use by the RAF’s Rapid Capability...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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