The UK is so short of operational jet trainer aircraft due to an engine issue afflicting the Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) fleet of BAE Systems Hawk T2s that it is having to send pilots abroad for ...

The Royal Air Force (RAF) has completed hot weather trials of the Hawk T2 aircraft advanced jet trainer, BAE Systems announced on 2 October. A pair of Hawk T2 aircraft from the RAF's IV Squadron ...

Although they may not take center stage like fighter jets and bombers, trainer aircraft and aerobatic aircraft play an important part for the UK Royal Air Force (RAF). So much so that they will ...

The 28-strong fleet of Hawk T2 planes at RAF Valley in Anglesey was unable to fly after an IT update caused problems with the flight computer A £500 MILLION fleet of RAF jets was left grounded for ...

The UK Royal Air Force will begin training its first students on the BAE Systems Hawk T2 on 2 April. The first training course using the new type will include four RAF pilots who have already gained ...

The UK has 28 Hawk T2 trainer aircraft, of which between six and 11 were recorded as being serviceable throughout February 2024. (Janes/Gareth Jennings) The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported ...

Working with Babcock, BAE Systems will provide availability support to the Hawk T2 fleet based at RAF Valley. BAE Systems has been awarded an 11-year contract worth £590 million ($775 million) by the ...

All 28 of the RAF's Hawk T2 jet trainer aircraft have been grounded while the MoD investigates an engine issue. (Janes/Gareth Jennings) The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has grounded its fleet of BAE ...

Cash-strapped RAF chiefs are burning millions of pounds sending pilots abroad for training due to a jet shortage caused by engine fires. Less than half of the Service's Hawk T2 fleet is currently ...

Formation take-offs for fast jets used by the Red Arrows have been suspended after a heart-stopping near miss at Britain's 'Top Gun' pilot training base, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. The urgent ...

The Italian and British most advanced jets conducted some Air-to-Air sortie in 1vs1 and 2vs1 scenarios combined with rear seat exchange for a cross training and experience sharing during their firing ...

Image caption, Flt Lt Cunningham died after falling from a height and hitting the ground, still strapped to his seat A decision is expected soon on when the Red Arrows can resume flying after some ...