Boeing Completes First Flight of UK E-7 Wedgetail
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has successfully completed the first flight of the UK's E-7 Wedgetail for the Royal Air Force (RAF). The flight, conducted from Birmingham Airport, marks a significant milestone in the programme's test and evaluation phase. The aircraft is one of three 737 NG aircraft being modified in Birmingham by a team of over 100 people at STS Aviation Services.
The E-7 Wedgetail is a combat-proven aircraft that provides critical multi-domain awareness and command-and-control decision advantage. It can detect and track multiple airborne and maritime threats simultaneously with 360-degree coverage. The future UK E-7 fleet will operate from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland, contributing to the UK's national security and regional stability.
This milestone represents a collaborative effort between the RAF, DE&S, Boeing, and STS Aviation. The aircraft will undergo further testing and evaluation before receiving its RAF livery later this autumn.
Boeing [NYSE: BA] ha completato con successo il primo volo dell'E-7 Wedgetail del Regno Unito per la Royal Air Force (RAF). Il volo, effettuato dall'Aeroporto di Birmingham, segna un traguardo significativo nella fase di test e valutazione del programma. L'aereo è uno dei tre aerei 737 NG che vengono modificati a Birmingham da un team di oltre 100 persone della STS Aviation Services.
L'E-7 Wedgetail è un velivolo collaudato in combattimento che fornisce consapevolezza critica in più domini e vantaggi decisionali di comando e controllo. È in grado di rilevare e tracciare simultaneamente più minacce aeree e marittime con copertura a 360 gradi. La futura flotta di E-7 del Regno Unito opererà da RAF Lossiemouth in Scozia, contribuendo alla sicurezza nazionale e alla stabilità regionale del Regno Unito.
Questo traguardo rappresenta uno sforzo collaborativo tra la RAF, DE&S, Boeing e STS Aviation. L'aereo subirà ulteriori test e valutazioni prima di ricevere la livrea della RAF entro quest'autunno.
Boeing [NYSE: BA] ha completado con éxito el primer vuelo del E-7 Wedgetail del Reino Unido para la Royal Air Force (RAF). El vuelo, realizado desde el Aeropuerto de Birmingham, marca un hito significativo en la fase de pruebas y evaluación del programa. La aeronave es uno de los tres aviones 737 NG que se están modificando en Birmingham por un equipo de más de 100 personas de STS Aviation Services.
El E-7 Wedgetail es una aeronave probada en combate que proporciona conciencia crítica en múltiples dominios y una ventaja en la toma de decisiones de mando y control. Puede detectar y rastrear múltiples amenazas aéreas y marítimas simultáneamente con cobertura de 360 grados. La futura flota de E-7 del Reino Unido operará desde RAF Lossiemouth en Escocia, contribuyendo a la seguridad nacional y la estabilidad regional del Reino Unido.
Este hito representa un esfuerzo colaborativo entre la RAF, DE&S, Boeing y STS Aviation. La aeronave pasará por más pruebas y evaluaciones antes de recibir su librea de la RAF más tarde este otoño.
Boeing [NYSE: BA]은 영국 왕립공군(RAF)용 E-7 Wedgetail의 첫 비행을 성공적으로 완료했습니다. 이 비행은 버밍엄 공항에서 진행되었으며 프로그램의 시험 및 평가 단계에서 중요한 이정표가 됩니다. 이 항공기는 버밍엄에서 수정 중인 737 NG 항공기 중 하나입니다 STS 항공 서비스의 100명 이상의 팀에 의해 작업되고 있습니다.
E-7 Wedgetail은 다중 도메인 인식 및 지휘와 통제의 의사 결정을 제공하는 전투 입증 항공기입니다. 이 항공기는 360도 커버리지로 동시에 여러 공중 및 해양 위협을 탐지하고 추적할 수 있습니다. 미래의 영국 E-7 함대는 스코틀랜드의 RAF Lossiemouth에서 운영될 것입니다, 이는 영국의 국가 안보와 지역 안정성에 기여할 것입니다.
이 이정표는 RAF, DE&S, Boeing 및 STS 항공 간의 공동 노력의 결과입니다. 항공기는 RAF 색을 받기 전에 추가 테스트 및 평가를 거칠 것입니다.
Boeing [NYSE: BA] a réussi à réaliser le premier vol de l'E-7 Wedgetail du Royaume-Uni pour la Royal Air Force (RAF). Le vol, effectué depuis l'aéroport de Birmingham, représente une étape importante dans la phase de test et d'évaluation du programme. L'avion est l'un des trois appareils 737 NG qui sont modifiés à Birmingham par une équipe de plus de 100 personnes chez STS Aviation Services.
L'E-7 Wedgetail est un aéronef éprouvé en combat qui offre une conscience multi-domaines critique et des avantages décisionnels en commandement et contrôle. Il peut détecter et suivre simultanément plusieurs menaces aériennes et maritimes avec une couverture à 360 degrés. La future flotte d'E-7 du Royaume-Uni opérera depuis RAF Lossiemouth en Écosse, contribuant à la sécurité nationale et à la stabilité régionale du Royaume-Uni.
Ce jalon représente un effort collaboratif entre la RAF, DE&S, Boeing et STS Aviation. L'appareil subira d'autres tests et évaluations avant de recevoir sa livrée RAF plus tard cet automne.
Boeing [NYSE: BA] hat erfolgreich den ersten Flug des E-7 Wedgetail des Vereinigten Königreichs für die Royal Air Force (RAF) abgeschlossen. Der Flug, der vom Flughafen Birmingham aus durchgeführt wurde, stellt einen bedeutenden Meilenstein in der Test- und Evaluierungsphase des Programms dar. Das Flugzeug ist eines von drei 737 NG-Flugzeugen, die in Birmingham modifiziert werden von einem Team von über 100 Personen bei STS Aviation Services.
Der E-7 Wedgetail ist ein im Kampf bewährtes Flugzeug, das kritische multikategorielle Awareness und Entscheidungs-Vorteile in der Kommando- und Steuerung bietet. Es kann gleichzeitig mehrere Luft- und See Bedrohungen mit einer Rundum-Abdeckung von 360 Grad erkennen und verfolgen. Die zukünftige E-7-Flotte des Vereinigten Königreichs wird von RAF Lossiemouth in Schottland aus operieren, was zur nationalen Sicherheit und regionalen Stabilität des Vereinigten Königreichs beiträgt.
Dieser Meilenstein stellt eine Zusammenarbeit zwischen der RAF, DE&S, Boeing und STS Aviation dar. Das Flugzeug wird vor dem Erhalt der RAF-Livery später in diesem Herbst weiteren Tests und Bewertungen unterzogen.
- Successful completion of the first flight for UK's E-7 Wedgetail
- Progress in the test and evaluation phase of the E-7 program
- Creation of over 100 jobs for the modification work in Birmingham
- Contribution to UK's national security and regional stability
- Participation in tri-lateral agreement for Wedgetail interoperability with RAAF and USAF
- Growing global E-7 fleet providing mission systems interoperability and cost advantages
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Insights
The successful first flight of the UK's E-7 Wedgetail marks a significant milestone for Boeing's defense sector. This progress in the
The growing global E-7 fleet, with recent adoptions by the USAF and NATO, indicates a positive trend for Boeing's military aircraft division. This expansion could lead to increased revenue streams and economies of scale in production and maintenance. However, investors should monitor the program's progress closely, as delays or technical issues could impact Boeing's financial performance and reputation in the defense sector.
The E-7 Wedgetail represents a crucial capability upgrade for the RAF and NATO allies. Its Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) sensor provides superior situational awareness, critical for modern warfare scenarios. The tri-lateral agreement between the RAF, RAAF and USAF for Wedgetail interoperability signifies a strategic advantage in coalition operations.
The E-7's selection by NATO for its AEW&C mission underscores its technological superiority and interoperability benefits. This could lead to increased adoption among NATO members, potentially expanding Boeing's market share. The aircraft's ability to track multiple airborne and maritime threats simultaneously enhances its versatility and value proposition in an era of multi-domain operations.
A Boeing flight-test crew conducted functional checks during the first flight from Birmingham Airport, marking a significant milestone in the programme's test and evaluation phase.
Currently unpainted, the aircraft is one of three 737 NG aircraft on British soil undergoing modification by a highly skilled team of over 100 people at STS Aviation Services in
"This safe and systematic Functional Check Flight is an important step for Boeing and the RAF as part of our rigorous and extensive testing and evaluation," said Stu Voboril, Boeing vice president and E-7 program manager. "Our team is committed to ensuring the E-7 delivers the safety, quality, and capabilities we've promised to our customer as we prepare for delivery of the
Group Captain Richard Osselton, RAF Programme Director for Wedgetail said, "Achieving the first flight of Wedgetail is a significant milestone, representing an outstanding effort from the RAF programme team, DE&S, Boeing and STS Aviation. We will now build on this success and look forward to continuing the Test & Evaluation phase as part of our preparations for the aircraft to enter into service."
DE&S Director Air Support, Richard Murray, said, "This first flight marks a significant milestone for the programme and for our team who have worked tirelessly with our partners to progress what is a hugely complex endeavour. We are moving forward and will be delivering this critical capability to the RAF."
The combat-proven E-7 detects and identifies adversarial targets at long range and tracks multiple airborne and maritime threats simultaneously with 360-degree coverage via the Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) sensor. It provides the warfighter with critical multi-domain awareness and command-and-control decision advantage.
"We're proud of the robust E-7 modification line we've stood up in the
The future
The RAF participates in a tri-lateral agreement with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and
The RAAF, the Republic of Korea Air Force, and the Turkish Air Force currently operate the E-7. Boeing is also building two rapid prototype E-7 aircraft for USAF and in 2023, NATO announced the selection of the E-7 for its AEW&C mission. The growing global E-7 fleet provides mission systems interoperability, mission readiness and lifecycle cost advantages, as well as a common technical growth path to stay ahead of global threats.
Later this autumn, following a series of flight tests and further evaluation, the aircraft will depart to a paint facility to receive its RAF livery.
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