FARNBOROUGH: New GCAP concept model revealed at Farnborough

A new concept model of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) aircraft was unveiled at this week’s Farnborough International Airshow. The model was exhibited by the three countries involved in the programme – the UK, Italy and Japan – and each nation’s lead industry partner, BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan). A BAE Systems statement said: “The new concept model on display in Hall 5 features a much more evolved design with a wingspan larger than