Where science takes to the skies.

BAe-146-301 Atmospheric
Research Aircraft

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FAAM is a world-class research facility dedicated to the advancement of atmospheric science

 

 

Aircraft Status:

IN THE HANGAR

19/03/2024

Next flight: 19/03/2024 (C379)

FAAM is an Airborne
Laboratory

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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...

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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.

1400 flights, 5 continents, and 500 science studies - we’ve been flying high for 20 years! Now, we're strapping in for the next 20 years with an exciting upgrade to keep our research facility flying until 2040 and beyond ✈️