Babcock awarded LAFT contract extension
Babcock International Group has been awarded a four year extension to its Light Aircraft Flying Task (LAFT) contract, continuing its delivery of essential military flying training to the Royal Air Force (RAF).
Image courtesy Babcock International Group
The extension reinforces Babcock’s long-standing partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) enabling trainee pilots to access safe, reliable and cost-effective training.
Operating seven days a week, the LAFT fleet has flown more than 775,000 hours. It supports the MoD with University Air Squadron flying training, flying experiences for RAF Air Cadets, Army and Royal Navy flying grading and international defence flying training.
Babcock will continue to provide aircraft, engineering support, asset management, air traffic control, fire and rescue and flying instruction at multiple locations across the UK.
Tom Morton, Managing Director of Babcock’s UK Aviation business, said: “This contract extension means the MoD will continue to receive a dependable, high quality flying training service that supports those learning to fly. By maintaining strong aircraft availability and consistent instructional standards, we help create a training environment that builds confidence at every stage.
“Our teams bring deep experience across all aspects of flying training, and that expertise shapes the service we deliver each day. The extension reflects the trust placed in our people and the strength of our relationship with the MoD.”
Group Captain Jake McAllister, Commandant of No. 6 Flying Training School, said: “I am delighted that we have extended the LAFT contract. This four year LAFT extension underscores a proven RAF–Babcock partnership, combining the assurance of an established contract with the flexibility required to meet changing training needs across the whole force. I look forward to continuing with this strong partnership.”
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