Aircraft aging impacts British aerobatic team
The British Air Display Team "The Red Arrows" will have to reduce the number of aircraft from 9 to 7 by the year 2030 due to the aging engines of their Hawk T1 aircraft and the difficulty in securing replacements. The full formation will only be maintained on special occasions, while 7 aircraft will participate in regular displays, aiming to ease the strain on the old engines. This decision is related to the cessation of engine production and the adoption of a rotational policy to maintain aircraft readiness, along with delaying the fleet upgrade plan until new replacements are purchased.
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