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Leonardo progresses Excalibur with second 757 airframe acquired for flight-testing

Leonardo has acquired a second aircraft (tail number G-POWH 3) for conversion into the Excalibur FTA (new tail number is G-FTAI). (Leonardo) Leonardo has acquired a second 757 airframe for its ...
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Modified 757 aircraft planned to inform GCAP sensors and communications takes flight

The Boeing 757, dubbed Excalibur, was equipped with new side and belly pods and assessed for stability during flight. The aircraft will now undergo further engineering work at QinetiQ’s Boscombe Down ...
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Initial flight trials demonstrate Excalibur FTA ‘fit for purpose‘, says Leonardo

Seen after being delivered to 2Excel's facility in Lasham, Hampshire, in 2023, the 757 airframe that is to be converted into the Excalibur FTA made its first flight from MoD Boscombe Down. (Leonardo) ...
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Aurora Excalibur unmanned aircraft makes first flight with Rockwell Collins flight controls

The Rockwell Collins Athena 511 flight control and navigation system recently played a key role in the successful first hover flight of Aurora Flight Sciences' Excalibur Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) ...