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FAAM is a world-class research facility dedicated to the advancement of atmospheric science
Research aircraft measures NOx emissions from commercial flights
Scientists are taking to the skies in June to study how emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from aircraft affect the Earth’s climate. Researchers from the National Centre of Atmospheric Science and the University of Cambridge are taking the FAAM Airborne Laboratory’s...
Scientists launch UK’s first sustainable aviation fuel emissions “chase” experiment
Scientists are looking at how pollutants from aircraft could be reduced by using sustainable aviation fuel. Teams from the FAAM Airborne Laboratory, universities, research centres and aerospace companies are working together on a “chase” experiment, the first of its...
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The FAAM Airborne Laboratory will now significantly enhance the services it provides, maximise performance as a research facility, and extend its operation to 2040.
Find out about our five-year programme to transform the facility.