IN FOCUS: UK test pilot school readied for growth
To support EASA requirements and replace its aged BAC 1-11 and HS748 Andover, an Avro RJ70 and RJ100 are scheduled to enter the Qinetiq fleet, representing a significant investment. A contract for the RJ100 should be signed later this year, with the aircraft to enter use in 2012. The RJ70 will follow later.