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Birmingham: STS Aviation Hangar and Expected Movements
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Brummiegem
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Boeing have contracted STS at BHX to convert 5 B737NGs into Wedgetail Early Warning aircraft for the MOD/RAF.
Sorry can't provide a link right now.If someone could oblige,that would be appreciated.First aircraft to be delivered to the RAF at Waddington in 2023.
Sorry can't provide a link right now.If someone could oblige,that would be appreciated.First aircraft to be delivered to the RAF at Waddington in 2023.
Brummiegem
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Boeing switches UK Wedgetail conversion contractor | Shephard
Boeing has dropped engineering supplier Marshall Aerospace and Defence as its preferred E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C;) conversion contractor and selected STS …
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Unfortunately this story is behind a paywall.
Good to see the STS facility at BHX is picking up some work 👍
Brummiegem
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This contract will support about 100 jobs at STS.Recruitment has already started.
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Full article: https://www.boeing.co.uk/news-media...ces-in-birmingham-key-wedgetail-supplier.page
Boeing Names STS Aviation Services in Birmingham as Key Wedgetail Supplier
LONDON, May 20, 2020 -
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has selected STS Aviation Services and its Birmingham site for the conversion work on the United Kingdom's fleet of five Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning (AEW) Mk1 aircraft.
The conversion work – turning commercial 737 Next Generation airliners into a modern airborne battle management fleet – will create more than 100 highly skilled jobs: 90 with STS Aviation Services and 30 more with Boeing. The Birmingham-based employees will join the 50 Boeing employees already working on the Wedgetail programme throughout the UK, including at Bristol, Yeovil and RAF Waddington. The new work will be done at the hangar formerly operated by Monarch Aircraft Engineering at Birmingham Airport.
The Royal Air Force (RAF) announced in March 2019 a contract for five Wedgetail aircraft, guaranteeing the UK the world's most effective AEW&C aircraft at a fixed price. The Wedgetail's advanced radar and 10 state-of-the-art mission crew consoles can track airborne and maritime targets simultaneously, allowing crews to direct offensive and defensive forces while maintaining continuous surveillance of an operational area.
Boeing Names STS Aviation Services in Birmingham as Key Wedgetail Supplier
- Conversion work to bring more than 100 highly skilled jobs to the West Midlands
- Work to be done at the site formerly operated by Monarch Aircraft Engineering at Birmingham Airport
- STS Aviation Services joins UK suppliers Leonardo and Ridge on the programme
LONDON, May 20, 2020 -
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has selected STS Aviation Services and its Birmingham site for the conversion work on the United Kingdom's fleet of five Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning (AEW) Mk1 aircraft.
The conversion work – turning commercial 737 Next Generation airliners into a modern airborne battle management fleet – will create more than 100 highly skilled jobs: 90 with STS Aviation Services and 30 more with Boeing. The Birmingham-based employees will join the 50 Boeing employees already working on the Wedgetail programme throughout the UK, including at Bristol, Yeovil and RAF Waddington. The new work will be done at the hangar formerly operated by Monarch Aircraft Engineering at Birmingham Airport.
The Royal Air Force (RAF) announced in March 2019 a contract for five Wedgetail aircraft, guaranteeing the UK the world's most effective AEW&C aircraft at a fixed price. The Wedgetail's advanced radar and 10 state-of-the-art mission crew consoles can track airborne and maritime targets simultaneously, allowing crews to direct offensive and defensive forces while maintaining continuous surveillance of an operational area.
I am curious to know if these are new build or white tails? I earnestly hope the MOD are not considering the use of redundant aircraft which may have issues as our military deserve only the best available equipment and not another Nimrod or Chinook situation.
BlueManc
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1st 2 conversions, next 3 new frames
Brummiegem
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An interesting visitor for a variety of reasons,G-TUMF B737 MAX8 is due in tonight at approximately 18:00.
It is the aircraft that has been stranded at TFS since the grounding of the MAX aircraft.
It Is routing via AGP, and I believe flying under specific rules and regulations(very non standard),for obvious reasons.
Hopefully this is the beginning of the return to service for this beleaguered aircraft type.Maybe STS will see a number of MAXs’ in the near future to help bring this aircraft up to the required standard for service.
It goes without saying that this is subject to change,but worth looking out for.
It is the aircraft that has been stranded at TFS since the grounding of the MAX aircraft.
It Is routing via AGP, and I believe flying under specific rules and regulations(very non standard),for obvious reasons.
Hopefully this is the beginning of the return to service for this beleaguered aircraft type.Maybe STS will see a number of MAXs’ in the near future to help bring this aircraft up to the required standard for service.
It goes without saying that this is subject to change,but worth looking out for.
Brummiegem
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I have been away from the forum and aviation for a while.I posted the above,without looking at other threads,so apologies for posting something already talked about on another thread.
However as it is relevant to STS,it is still worth keeping here.
However as it is relevant to STS,it is still worth keeping here.
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No problem Brummiegen and welcome back. We trust that you're keeping okay.
Brummiegem
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I am okay thanks Scottie Dog.
Just want to get back to work.
Just want to get back to work.
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Approximately one year on since STS took ownership of the facility.
aviationweek.com
Fast 5: STS Ramps Up In Birmingham For Commercial, Military Lines | Aviation Week
About one year since STS Aviation took ownership of the former Monarch Aircraft Engineering hangar in Birmingham, Mick Adams, CEO of STS Aviati
aviationweek.com
Approximately one year on since STS took ownership of the facility.
Fast 5: STS Ramps Up In Birmingham For Commercial, Military Lines | Aviation Week
About one year since STS Aviation took ownership of the former Monarch Aircraft Engineering hangar in Birmingham, Mick Adams, CEO of STS Aviati
And not really seen much activity tbh, apart from a couple of NEOS 787's ?? I thought they were supposed to be getting those 737's from Boeing to convert into military style aircraft ? 🤔
I think by the nature of military contracts, nothing will be mentioned until there is something to disclose i.e. Job done!
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They will also be starting some 757 checks soon on the other side of the hangar.
HPsauce
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The Boeing Wedgetail order is being reduced to 3. Originally 5 were ordered. Part of extensive defence cutbacks.
Short sighted decision if correct as current fleet of E3 Sentry aircraft are showing their age. Will nothing be learned after the Nimrod fiasco?
