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New helicopter training device at RAF Shawbury

2 February 2022

Ascent has a new Helicopter Flying Training Device (FTD) now Ready For Training Use at RAF Shawbury. Working with industry partners, using equipment provided by Lockheed Martin and built by CAE, the latest device is available months ahead of schedule.  Situated in its own building, adjacent to the Duke of

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Texan Desktop Trainer

The Ascent Fast Jet Transformation Team, in partnership in Lockheed Martin, has completed a successful integration of Virtual Reality head

PM visits Ascent facilities at RAF Valley

Ascent MD, Tim James was delighted to welcome Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and Anglesey MP, Virginia Crosbie to the Ascent

First Ascent graduate on managed career pathway

We’re proud to announce and congratulate Michael Larbey on becoming the first graduate under a new managed career pathway created

100,000 flying hours milestone for UKMFTS

During January 2022, UKMFTS reached a landmark total of 100,000 syllabus flying hours for its trainees.  Tim James, Ascent MD

A story of coincidence and discovered connections …

Brian WilIs, one of our Qualified Helicopter Instructors at RAF Valley, a former pupil of Latimer School, Northamptonshire (now known

Rotary Wing tri-service graduation

Congratulations to the 23 tri-Service aircrew who graduated on 9 December from No.1 Flying School, based at RAF Shawbury.