Tempest Testing To Propel 2Excel Ambitions

Tony Osborne January 05, 2022
2Excel fleet Piper Navajos
Forming the backbone of the 2Excel fleet are its Piper Navajos, used extensively as flying laboratories for new sensors.
Credit: 2Excel Aviation
What began as the world’s first self-proclaimed aerobatic airline looks set to become a critical partner in the testing of systems for the UK’s Tempest future combat air system. Formed in 2005 by two ex-Royal Air Force pilots, 2Excel Aviation has expanded from operating four Extra 300 aerobatic...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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