{"id":403030,"date":"2025-09-06T16:05:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T16:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/403030\/"},"modified":"2025-09-06T16:05:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T16:05:11","slug":"new-deal-could-see-red-arrows-jets-built-in-scotland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/403030\/","title":{"rendered":"New deal could see Red Arrows jets built in Scotland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  That deal, signed on Saturday during the Ayrshire Festival of Flight, could see new planes for the Red Arrows \u2013 the aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force \u2013 built in Scotland.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The Red Arrows currently fly in Hawk T1 jets that are due to be retired in 2030 \u2013 and Aeralis is reportedly the only firm in the UK designing and building a manned light jet aircraft, which could act as a replacement.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Under the plans, the parts for the new aircraft would be designed and manufactured at the company\u2019s sites across the UK, before being assembled at Prestwick.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong>READ MORE:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n        Aeralis CEO Tristan Crawford said: \u2018Today\u2019s agreement means that Scotland is a strong contender to build the next generation of aircraft for the Red Arrows here at Prestwick.\u201d\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n  He added: \u201cImagine the inspiration of aircraft proudly assembled in Ayrshire thrilling crowds at a future International <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ayradvertiser.com\/local-news\/ayr-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ayr<\/a> Show.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Mr Crawford said the agreement \u201cbuilds on Prestwick\u2019s strong aviation legacy\u201d, as well as \u201cexcellent\u201d local aerospace manufacturing resources.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  And he stated: \u201cIt provides Aeralis with tremendous operating capability for building, testing and industrialising new aircraft for the UK, Europe and the world.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  As part of the deal, Aeralis and Prestwick Airport \u2013 which was bought by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heraldscotland.com\/topics\/scottish-government\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scottish Government<\/a> back in 2013 \u2013 will work together to identify and review site facilities.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Both organisations will also work with local aerospace companies and develop training and course design opportunities with Ayrshire College.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Prestwick Airport CEO Ian Forgie said: \u201cThis agreement with Aeralis is the foundation stone that will return Scotland to its deserved place as a first-tier aviation nation.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  \u201cWe remain tremendously excited about the opportunities it brings to generate jobs, apprenticeships, investment and innovation.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Alan Gemmell, the MP for Central Ayrshire, meanwhile said the deal \u201ccould lead to hundreds of well-paying jobs here in Ayrshire \u2013 with potential for hundreds more\u201d.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  He stated: \u201cThe commitment to Prestwick is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a British-designed, British-built jet to be assembled right here.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  \u201cIf chosen by the Ministry of Defence, Aeralis\u2019 jet would mean our iconic Red Arrows \u2013 a global symbol of all that\u2019s great about our country \u2013 would be both British and Scottish.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"That deal, signed on Saturday during the Ayrshire Festival of Flight, could see new planes for the 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