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Programmes

08 Jun 2022 8 Min Read

Germany's One Team Approach a Winner

Based in Manching, Bavaria, the Eurofighter Kooperations Zelle (EKZ) is a ground-breaking collaboration between Airbus and the German Air Force (Luftwaffe). With around 200 people, the EKZ provides technical and logistical support for in-service Eurofighter combat aircraft. We discovered more about it from German Air Force Master Sergeant Chris Limpächer, an Avionic-Tester, and Airbus’ Christian Dotzauer, a crew chief and mechanic.

Airforces

24 May 2022 5 Min Read

The Top Gun Reality

With the release of the ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ movie once again bringing the drama of the fast jet world to the big screen, we speak to an experienced pilot to find out how close the Hollywood is to reality. Ryan Lawton has had a 20-year career as a fighter pilot in the RAF and has more than 1400 flying hours on Eurofighter Typhoon in training, operations, as an instructor and as the 2017 Typhoon Display Pilot. Today, as a Simulator Instructor Pilot at RAF Coningsby, Ryan works for BAE Systems training new students and frontline RAF pilots.

Capabilities

10 May 2022 4 Min Read

Shaping The Future

With a track record of operational delivery across five European air forces, Eurofighter remains central to the continued development of the continent’s military aerospace industrial base. Eurofighter COO Programmes, Wolfgang Gammel, explains how Eurofighter Typhoon has a key role to play in shaping technology from here through to the next generation combat air solutions.

Capabilities

05 May 2022 7 Min Read

High Flyer Nat's on a New Mission

After learning to fly in 1985 Nat M. spent the next 35 years in various cockpits clocking up nearly 5,500 flying hours, predominantly in fighter jets. Today, he passes on all this knowledge and experience to help Eurofighter programme teams deliver the best possible product.

Eurofighter Faces

27 Apr 2022 4 Min Read

Adrian Sargent

The Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS) installed on the Eurofighter Typhoon provides protection against air-to-air and surface-to-air threats, by monitoring and proactively responding to the operational environment. It contains Electronic Support Measures, missile warning, on-board electronic counter measures and radar decoys to detect, evaluate and counter threats. Based in Luton in the UK, Adrian Sargent is Leonardo Electronic Warfare Capability Manager on Praetorian.

Meet The Expert

06 Apr 2022 10 Min Read

Andrew Mallery-Blythe

Andrew Mallery-Blythe swapped life in an RAF Eurofighter Typhoon cockpit 12 months ago to take on the role of operational requirements manager with BAE Systems in the UK. Here ‘Blighty’, as he is known to his colleagues, talks about his lengthy flying career as the ‘go to’ pilot for trials advice, his new role, and the transition from military to civilian life.

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Programmes

30 Mar 2022 3 Min Read

A Mighty Challenge Overcome

The first Kuwait delivery was celebrated across the Eurofighter community but especially for those who had been directly involved like Maurizio Fornaiolo the Eurofighter Vice President Kuwait & P3Eb and his team.

Eurofighter Faces

10 Mar 2022 5 Min Read

Alke D.

Our Eurofighter Faces feature looks at the people who work behind the scenes to make the Eurofighter project a success. As Business Change Project Management Officer (PMO) in the Strategy function, Alke D. plays a key role in helping to transform Eurofighter. But what does it take to help Eurofighter grow and stay relevant in this fast-paced, constantly changing environment?

Meet The Expert

03 Mar 2022 4 Min Read

Guido Sibona

Vice President of Leonardo’s Eurofighter Programme, Guido Sibona is leading the delivery of the aircraft to the Kuwaiti Air Force. The first two Eurofighter Typhoons, from a total of 28, were handed over in December 2021. He discussed his role on a programme that has developed the most up-to-date configuration in Eurofighter history.

Press Release

18 Jan 2022 2 Min Read

Andrea Thompson appointed new chair of the Eurofighter Supervisory Board

The shareholder representatives of the Eurofighter consortium have appointed Andrea Thompson from BAE Systems as the Chair of the Supervisory Board with effect from 1st January 2022.

Press Release

18 Jan 2022 2 Min Read

Carlo Mancusi appointed CEO of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH

The Shareholders of the Eurofighter consortium have appointed Carlo Mancusi as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH as of 1 January 2022.

Airforces

14 Jan 2022 11 Min Read

‘I Want To Be Able To Inspire’

Flight Lieutenant Adam O'Hare of 29 Sqn has been named the RAF’s 2022 Typhoon display pilot. Flt Lt O’Hare will spend the winter at RAF Coningsby carrying out detailed preparation for the display. We caught up with him to discover more about the man who will be wowing the crowds in summer.

Programmes

17 Dec 2021 2 Min Read

First Eurofighter Typhoon deliveries for Kuwait

Eurofighter GmbH welcomes the news that the Kuwaiti Air Force has taken delivery of its first Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.

Airforces

08 Dec 2021 12 Min Read

People Said I Would Never Be A Pilot I Just Ignored Them

Flight Lieutenant James Sainty is an experienced Typhoon pilot. Over the past five years he has flown at two Red Flag Exercises in Las Vegas, twice deployed on operations in Iraq and Syria, been to the Falklands three times and to Oman twice, for Exercise Magic Carpet. This year he has been selected as the Typhoon Display Pilot.

Capabilities

02 Dec 2021 2 Min Read

How Does Typhoon Handle Climate Extremes

Typhoon is renowned for its power and performance but – among the men and woman who fly it — it’s also got a well- deserved reputation for being one of the most reliable and robust combat aircraft in service.