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Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Next generation of Red Arrows jets could be built in Scotland under new plans
And the Government is considering a Russian designed aircraft to replace them MADE IN BRITAIN Next generation of Red Arrows jets could be built in Scotland under new plans Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE next generation of Red Arrows jets could be built in Scotland under plans announced last night. The Qatar-backed start-up Aeralis picked Scotland's Prestwick Airport as its preferred site for assembly of a new jet trainer aircraft. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The Sun revealed the Red Arrows could run out of Hawk T1 jets as they are due to retire in 2030. And the Government is considering a Russian designed aircraft to replace them. Aeralis is the only UK company to offer the Government a jet trainer aircraft which could be designed and built in Britain. But they are yet to build a prototybe. Ian Forgie, chief executive of Prestwick Airport, said: "We are tremendously excited about this agreement with Aeralis and the opportunity it brings to generate jobs, apprenticeships, investment and innovation in the Prestwick area. "We look forward to working with Aeralis to make this happen." Tristan Crawford, chief executive of Aeralis, said: "Prestwick represents an ideal site for our UK final assembly line." The company said it "awaits UK Government commitment to the aircraft in order to move forward with these plans that will clearly return Scotland to its deserved place as a first-tier aviation nation". The Red Arrows have always flown British jets. But arms giant BAE are in talks with America's Boeing about building a US jet on British soil to replace the Hawk T1. Iconic RAF Red Arrows jets in danger of being replaced by Russian planes loved by Putin in move slammed as 'unthinkable'
The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Next generation of Red Arrows jets could be built in Scotland under new plans
THE next generation of Red Arrows jets could be built in Scotland under plans announced last night. The Qatar-backed start-up Aeralis picked The Sun revealed And the Government is considering a Russian designed aircraft to replace them. Aeralis is the only UK company to offer the Government a jet trainer aircraft which could be designed and built in Britain. But they are yet to build a prototybe. Read More on UK News Ian Forgie, chief executive of Prestwick Airport, said: "We are tremendously excited about this agreement with Aeralis and the opportunity it brings to generate jobs, apprenticeships, investment and innovation in the Prestwick area. "We look forward to working with Aeralis to make this happen." Tristan Crawford, chief executive of Aeralis, said: "Prestwick represents an ideal site for our UK final assembly line." The company said it "awaits UK Government commitment to the aircraft in order to move forward with these plans that will clearly return Scotland to its deserved place as a first-tier aviation nation". Most read in The Sun But arms giant BAE are in talks with America's Boeing about building a US jet on British soil to replace the Hawk T1. Iconic RAF Red Arrows jets in danger of being replaced by Russian planes loved by Putin in move slammed as 'unthinkable' 1 The Red Arrows perform a display during Armed Forces Day in June Credit: Getty
The Sun
12 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Next generation of Red Arrows jets could be built in Scotland under new plans
THE next generation of Red Arrows jets could be built in Scotland under plans announced last night. The Qatar-backed start-up Aeralis picked Scotland's Prestwick Airport as its preferred site for assembly of a new jet trainer aircraft. The Sun revealed the Red Arrows could run out of Hawk T1 jets as they are due to retire in 2030. And the Government is considering a Russian designed aircraft to replace them. Aeralis is the only UK company to offer the Government a jet trainer aircraft which could be designed and built in Britain. But they are yet to build a prototybe. Ian Forgie, chief executive of Prestwick Airport, said: "We are tremendously excited about this agreement with Aeralis and the opportunity it brings to generate jobs, apprenticeships, investment and innovation in the Prestwick area. "We look forward to working with Aeralis to make this happen." Tristan Crawford, chief executive of Aeralis, said: "Prestwick represents an ideal site for our UK final assembly line." The company said it "awaits UK Government commitment to the aircraft in order to move forward with these plans that will clearly return Scotland to its deserved place as a first-tier aviation nation". The Red Arrows have always flown British jets. But arms giant BAE are in talks with America's Boeing about building a US jet on British soil to replace the Hawk T1. Iconic RAF Red Arrows jets in danger of being replaced by Russian planes loved by Putin in move slammed as 'unthinkable' 1
South Wales Guardian
15 hours ago
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Next generation of Red Arrows jets could be assembled at Prestwick Airport
Aeralis is discussing a strategic partnership with the central Ayrshire airport, which is owned by the Scottish Government. The company is the only one in the UK which is designing and building a manned light jet aircraft which could equip the RAF's display team, or be sold on the international export market. The Red Arrows currently fly Hawk T1 jets which are several decades old and due to be retired in 2030. Aeralis says components for the replacement jets would be built around the UK before being assembled at Prestwick, where the aircraft would take their first flight. The airport was bought by the Government for £1 in 2013, though officials hope to sell it back to the private sector. Ian Forgie, chief executive of Prestwick Airport, said: 'We are tremendously excited about this agreement with Aeralis and the opportunity it brings to generate jobs, apprenticeships, investment and innovation in the Prestwick area. 'We look forward to working with Aeralis to make this happen.' Tristan Crawford, chief executive of Aeralis, said: 'Prestwick represents an ideal site for our UK final assembly line. 'The airport has a strong aviation legacy particularly in whole aircraft manufacture, as well as excellent local aerospace manufacturing and MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) resources, and an operating model well suited to supporting new aerospace programmes. 'This will provide Aeralis with tremendous operating capability for building, testing and industrialising the new aircraft, meaning Prestwick is the perfect choice for Aeralis.' The company said it 'awaits UK Government commitment to the aircraft in order to move forward with these plans that will clearly return Scotland to its deserved place as a first-tier aviation nation'. A Scottish Government spokesperson said: 'As home to Scotland's largest aerospace cluster, Prestwick is an ideal place to locate new advanced manufacturing facilities for the aviation sector. 'News of this potential investment, and ongoing discussions between Aeralis and Glasgow Prestwick Airport to finalise an agreement for the production of training aircraft, are welcome.'
North Wales Chronicle
15 hours ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Next generation of Red Arrows jets could be assembled at Prestwick Airport
Aeralis is discussing a strategic partnership with the central Ayrshire airport, which is owned by the Scottish Government. The company is the only one in the UK which is designing and building a manned light jet aircraft which could equip the RAF's display team, or be sold on the international export market. The Red Arrows currently fly Hawk T1 jets which are several decades old and due to be retired in 2030. Aeralis says components for the replacement jets would be built around the UK before being assembled at Prestwick, where the aircraft would take their first flight. The airport was bought by the Government for £1 in 2013, though officials hope to sell it back to the private sector. Ian Forgie, chief executive of Prestwick Airport, said: 'We are tremendously excited about this agreement with Aeralis and the opportunity it brings to generate jobs, apprenticeships, investment and innovation in the Prestwick area. 'We look forward to working with Aeralis to make this happen.' Tristan Crawford, chief executive of Aeralis, said: 'Prestwick represents an ideal site for our UK final assembly line. 'The airport has a strong aviation legacy particularly in whole aircraft manufacture, as well as excellent local aerospace manufacturing and MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) resources, and an operating model well suited to supporting new aerospace programmes. 'This will provide Aeralis with tremendous operating capability for building, testing and industrialising the new aircraft, meaning Prestwick is the perfect choice for Aeralis.' The company said it 'awaits UK Government commitment to the aircraft in order to move forward with these plans that will clearly return Scotland to its deserved place as a first-tier aviation nation'. A Scottish Government spokesperson said: 'As home to Scotland's largest aerospace cluster, Prestwick is an ideal place to locate new advanced manufacturing facilities for the aviation sector. 'News of this potential investment, and ongoing discussions between Aeralis and Glasgow Prestwick Airport to finalise an agreement for the production of training aircraft, are welcome.'
