Qinetiq Avro RJ100 QQ101 seen at Norwich after being rolled out of the paintshop in the new ETPS colors (Mark Connett)
QinetiQ Avro RJ100 QQ101 (msn E3368) has been repainted in the Empire Test Pilots School’s (ETPS) new color scheme, which was introduced in 2017. She had been ferried from Boscombe Down to Norwich on 8 August. She was rolled out in the new colors on 31 August, and departed back to Boscombe Down on the same day. As part of the transition, QQ101 is due to receive a civil registration, G-ETPL. QinetiQ operates the ETPS under a Long Term Partnering Agreement (LTPA) with the U.K. Ministry of Defense.
Recent news items on Empire Test Pilots School (ETPS):
- Qinetiq acquires Avro RJ100 for spares (2018-09-15)
- Qinetiq Avro RJ70 receives military serial (2017-06-30)
- Avro RJ70 painted in ETPS colors (2014-01-25)
- QinetiQ Avro RJ100 enters service (2012-10-16)
- QinetiQ Avro RJ100 painted (2012-07-16)