The Shape of Things that Fly

Side by side in the static park, the latest versions of Italian company Blackshape’s trainer aircraft, that have been flying since 2011. The Prime ISP (left) is an optionally-piloted surveillance aircraft that can also train ground operators. The Gabriel BK 160 (right) is a more powerful aircraft best suited for military pilot training. Blackshape is partnered in Asia by Hong Kong-based Sky Media Ltd (SML) and its Singapore subsidiary Asia Security Technology (AST). – C.P.