1.1 In 2008, the Ministry of Defence (the Department) contracted an industry provider, Ascent, to develop and manage a new approach to core flying training. The training, which would begin in phases from 2012 and be at full capacity in 2014, is called the United Kingdom Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS).
1.2 This part explains the problems identified with existing flying training and the planned benefits of new core training. It also reviews progress to date.