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As TSP under #UKMFTS, it is important for Ascent to engage with industry on the latest training aircraft and systems. We recently visited @PilatusAircraft in Switzerland, where we experienced the PC21. Many thanks to the team for making us so welcome.
This month the Ascent team #RAFShawbury joined military colleagues and the local community to celebrate 50 years of helicopter training at the site. 👏 Celebrations included an evening reception for past and present Qualified Helicopter Instructors and flying training staff.
Find out more about the Combat Edge programme - a #UKMFTS training course currently running at #RAFCranwell and #RAFValley - in a new video presented by Air Commodore Rob Caine, Head of Flying Training, and Air Marshal Ian Sharrocks, AOC 22 Group. youtube.com/watch?v=T9NGdAJD…
Ascent's Qualified Flying Instructors are proud to deliver Elementary Flying Training to the next generation of frontline aircrew from our sites at #RAFCranwell and #RAFBarkstonHeath. What's the view from your office window? ascentflighttraining.com/car… #UKMFTS #AviationCareers
As we move towards the start of our new modernised mission aircrew training system at #RNASCuldrose and #RAFCranwell, we are delighted to have reached a new milestone, with the Course Implementation Compliance Demonstrations for two ISR courses successfully completed.
The Ascent team at #RNASCuldrose are always keen to tackle new experiences and were delighted to take part in the recent Cornwall Business Challenge - a day of demanding outdoor challenges. A true collaboration between Ascent, our military colleagues and suppliers Draken. #UKMFTS
The first #UKMFTS trainees will soon begin our new mission aircrew training system at #RNASCuldrose and #RAFCranwell. At Culdrose, the new operational support base has been named St Merryn. At Cranwell, the new Hannah-Hay building honours FS John Hannah VC and Air Cdre Nick Hay.
How experienced are our instructors? Well Ascent #RAFShawbury QHI, Chris Hearn, has just reached the amazing milestone of 9,000 flying hours, while conducting a Double Head Circuit sortie with two current 2MAW trainees #UKMFTS. Congratulations Chris! 👏🚁
Congratulations to all our #UKMFTS trainees who are graduating this summer, including those from the Texan Basic Fast Jet Training Programme #RAFValley. Graduates included Flt Lt Arshdeep Singh Dang, the first Sikh to be awarded RAF wings since WWII.
On #WorldHelicopterDay 2026, Ascent celebrates an amazing decade of #UKMFTS rotary wing training. Our teams at #RAFShawbury and #RAFValley have now graduated 1,000+ trainees and instructors, providing safe, consistent, high-quality flying training for the UK and NATO #NFTE.
Families Day at #RAFValley is a great chance for the Ascent team to spend time with colleagues and share what we do at #UKMFTS as part of the Whole Force. This year we also cheered on staff who are members of civilian aerobatic display Team Raven, who entertained the crowds.
Ascent's people bring to our business a diverse mix of skills and expertise. Nick Riddin, Deputy Chief Prefect Pilot #RAFCranwell is a talented aerobatic pilot and recently flew his self-built DR-107 One Design at the British Aerobatic Association's Open Championship.
The Ascent team at #RAFCranwell was delighted to once again support ‘Cranfest’, the station's families day and local engagement event - a great chance for us to share a ‘hands-on’ experience with our VR trainer, chat about our work with #UKMFTS and offer career insights.
Our teams at #RAFShawbury, #RAFValley and Bristol welcomed young people from local communities to our sites to learn more about defence, training and aviation. The youngsters gained some great insight from a collaborative team of staff, suppliers and customers. Thanks to all.👏
Ascent staff from across across the UK attended the @WomeninDefence Critical Mass Summit 2026, joining defence industry professionals for a day of inspiring discussions, valuable networking and thought-provoking insights into the future of UK Defence. #DeedsNotWords
Our #RAFCranwell team have been out and about in the local community and have shared some great photos of a seminar at the Air & Space Institute, hosting a stand at the Annual Formal Reception held in York House Officers Mess and supporting the RAF Equestrian Championships.
An amazing time at the Defence Engagement event with great conversations and atmosphere. Thanks to all our visitors, inc @Aquila Learning & @MaxRes and the fantastic #DEP26 team. And we are thrilled to see @BrianMcFadden (ex Westlife, now @Boyzlife) is a new Ascent fan!
