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First non-socially distanced graduation ceremony for Rotary Wing Aircrew

16 September 2021

Congratulations to the latest graduates from No.1 Flying Training School, RAF Shawbury who have just completed their rotary wing training through UKMFTS.23 Tri-Service aircrew including 11 Pilots (2 Royal Navy, 6 Army, and 3 RAF); 6 aircrewman (2 Royal Navy and, 4 Army) and 6 RAF Weapon System Operators graduated

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Full Course Capability achieved through Industry Partnering

Air Marshal Gerry Mayhew met with Tim James, Ascent Managing Director; Neal Misell, Chief Executive Aviation at Babcock International Group

First time at DSEI

Ascent is exhibiting for the first time at DSEI taking place 14 – 17 September at ExCeL London. It is

Transforming Fast Jet training through innovation

Ascent Flight Training, in collaboration with the MOD (its UK Military Flying Training System customer), is currently undertaking virtual reality

Pioneering changes in Rotary Wing Pilot training

Ascent Flight Training is developing a new targeted and more efficient route to train the UK’s military helicopter pilots.

Tim Peake officiating at helicopter aircrew graduation 7 May

Congratulations to a total of 23 tri-Service aircrew who graduated on 7 May from Number 1 Flying Training School (No.

Ascent personnel raising funds for Corporate Charity, Mind

Mind, our Corporate charity for 2021 provides information and support on mental health conditions to empower people to understand their