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FAAM is a world-class research facility dedicated to the advancement of atmospheric science
Celebrating 20 years of science flying with the FAAM Airborne Laboratory
Saturday 9 March 2024 marked the 20th anniversary of the first science flight made by our atmospheric research aircraft. Over the last 2 decades, the FAAM Airborne Laboratory’s research aircraft - a specially adapted BAE-146 aircraft fitted with up to 4 tonnes of...
Sustainable towing equipment for the FAAM Airborne Laboratory
The FAAM Airborne Laboratory now has an electric-powered aircraft tug, in a significant move towards reducing carbon emissions from the research facility’s operation. The FAAM Airborne Laboratory’s research aircraft, a specially adapted BAE-146 aircraft fitted with...
Learn about the Mid-Life Upgrade
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.