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FAAM is a world-class research facility dedicated to the advancement of atmospheric science
FAAM Airborne Laboratory to use sustainable fuel for home-based flying
New fuel storage and aircraft fuelling infrastructure has been installed at Cranfield Airport, making available a reliable store of sustainable aviation fuel to the FAAM Airborne Laboratory’s research aircraft at its home base. To minimise carbon dioxide emissions and...
FAAM Airborne Laboratory supports new flyers with Research Runway scheme: Project BATS
In 2023 the FAAM Airborne Laboratory launched a unique opportunity for environmental researchers to use our specially adapted research aircraft for small-scale atmospheric science projects. Our scheme, called Research Runway, allows researchers at every stage of their...
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.
