50 SKY SHADES - World aviation news

Saudi's new Hawk trainer makes first flight

Download: Printable PDF Date: 23 Sep 2015 15:55 (UTC) category:
Publisher:
Saudi's new Hawk trainer makes first flight - Manufacturer publisher
Tatjana Obrazcova
Country: Saudi Arabia

The first flight of a new-generation Hawk advanced jet trainer set for Saudi Arabia has made its maiden flight with manufacturer BAE Systems in the UK

The aircraft is one of 22 Mk 165 examples on order for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF). The debut flight was performed by BAE test pilot Andy Blyth.

According to Flightglobal, The Saudi government signed a contract for the type in May 2012 as part of a deal that also included 55 Pilatus PC-21 turboprop trainers – deliveries of which started in June 2014.

According to a schedule released by BAE when it received the Saudi Arabian order, deliveries of the new Hawk fleet will commence in 2016.

 





Recommended

United adds 10 international cities for 2027; largest expansion in airline's history

United announced the largest international network expansion in company history with 10 new international cities and three new routes across Europe and Asia, and debuted the newest international aircr...

Emirates expands global Travel Rehearsal programme across all UK airports

Emirates has successfully hosted its Travel Rehearsal programme across every UK airport it serves. This marks a key milestone in strengthening how Emirates supports people with accessibility requ...

Merlin designated a New Zealand Part 146 aircraft design organization, advancing its path to commercial operations

Merlin received a Part 146 Aircraft Design Organization certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand. Merlin's own engineers holding delegation authority can now approve...

United completes phase one expansion of world's largest pilot training facility

United and CAE celebrated the first phase of expansion at the world's largest pilot training facility, adding 40 new CAE training devices (a combination of full-motion and fixed simulators) since...

Android Apps development in Riga, Latvia