Time Sensitive Targets (TST), as defined in Allied Joint Publication 3.9, are those targets requiring immediate response because they pose (or will soon pose) a danger to friendly operations or are highly lucrative, fleeting targets of opportunity. TST have always been prevalent in operations, evolving from: artillery spotting during the First World War; hunting for V1 and V2 sites in the Second World War; Scud-hunting in the Gulf War; and int...

The Airworthiness and Maintenance Group are holding a half day workshop on the theme of Hourly Usage Agreements on Thursday 30 October 2014 from 12-5pm. There is a growing trend towards Hourly Usage Agreements between aircraft operators and service providers, reflected in brand names such as Power By The Hour, Goldcare and TotalCare in the Civil sector; and concepts such as contracting for capability and availability in the Military. These agr...

Remotely piloted aircraft are still not yet a feature of everyday life, however the numbers in use is growing rapidly and the range of operations that they support increasing. This conference, organised by the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Specialist Group, will provide delegates with essential information on the factors that are supporting the proliferation of civil use as well as providing clear insights into t...