West Sussex based Artemis Aerospace has announced the addition of a hub in Singapore following the launch of two similar sites in the US earlier this year.

The Jet Zero Council met at Cranfield University last week to discuss steps towards sustainable aviation with a special focus on hydrogen.

The number of lithium battery fires on planes continues to rise but the personal electronic items which cause the most problems can now be revealed.

The UK Government has today confirmed new targets to ensure 10% of all jet fuel in flights taking off from the UK comes from sustainable sources by 2030 through its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate.

IAG Cargo has completed a transition from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) for its 160-strong ground vehicle fleet at London Heathrow Airport.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has achieved Level 3 (optimisation) of the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) scheme for a second year.

Loganair has announced that it has completed an initial root and branch review of its operation under new CEO Luke Farajallah and has confirmed it is taking decisive action to stabilise and bring resilience to its core flying network.

Viasat has announced a collaboration with uAvionix, a provider of certified avionics for crewed and uncrewed aviation, with uAvionix joining Viasat’s Velaris Partner Network.

Materials science and technology consultancy Lucideon is targeting international growth with expansion in the Japanese market.

Semiconductor technology firm, IceMOS Technology Corporation is among the 2024 winners of the UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards announced today.

Smith Myers' ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Location and Communications system has been selected by Nova Systems for integration into its airborne mission system SAR (search and rescue) contract for a European Coast Guard.

A ground-breaking airside hydrogen refuelling trial, led by easyJet and supported by several cross-industry partners, has been successfully completed at Bristol Airport – the first airport trial of its kind at a major UK airport.

Glasgow Airport welcomed the arrival of the new dedicated Baby Room to help parents travelling with infants and young children.

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has published a paper on the mental health challenge to civil aviation safety, covering both psychosocial risk management and mental health.

Romsey headquartered technology company Roke, has today officially opened its new bespoke office space in Gloucester, as it focuses on further expansion, innovation and technological growth in the area and for the UK.

Multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy EDGE has secured a new project for Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and the re-appointment to London Luton Airport’s (LLA) project management framework.

The UK’s disabled flying charity Aerobility has partnered with Lydd Aero Club in Kent to provide opportunities for lessons and experience flights for people living with disabilities.

Aviation and engineering company 2Excel Group has completed a growth capital and refinancing transaction with the backing of new capital partner Crestline, to pursue its ambitious growth strategy.

Skyports has announced that infrastructure and construction company ACS Group, has made a substantial equity investment in Skyports, to become the largest investor in the company.

Shropshire-based lightweight engineering SME, SDE Technology, is leading an initiative to develop a new superplastic forming process, with the new hybrid manufacturing method potentially boosting manufacturing efficiency and capability in the UK for key aerospace components, that global manufacturers' use in aircraft production.

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) announced today that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell a 50.01% stake in Edinburgh Airport to private airport operator VINCI Airports, for £1.27 billion.

Three-in-ten UK-based critical national infrastructure (CNI) organisations (30%) that have fallen victim to a ransomware attack have risked legal repercussions by paying a ransom.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the Air Transportation Systems Laboratory at University College London (UCL), the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and the Mission Possible Partnership (MPP), released the Aviation Net Zero CO2 Transition Pathways ...

The University of Wolverhampton and 3D printing specialists EOS and AMCM, have today announced they will join forces to launch a new UK Centre of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing (AM), based in the Elite Centre for Manufacturing Skills (ECMS) at the University of Wolverhampton’s Springfield Campus.

Air bp has today launched its new customer portal for general aviation, myairbp.

ODU Connectors has introduced its MINI-SNAP Super Shorty, designed to provide a compact solution for large electrical engineering challenges.

Smiths Detection has today launched the SDX 10060 XDi, a ground-breaking X-ray scanner powered by diffraction technology.

WEC Group has announced the start of construction on a new state-of-the-art, 60,000 sq. ft heavy machining and nuclear fabrication facility in Walker Park, Blackburn.

Today the Airport Operators Association (AOA), the trade body for UK airports, has announced that UK Airports Health & Safety Week 2024 will take place from Monday 13th – Sunday 19th May.

Whilst Manchester Airport continues to see high passenger volumes, its operator, Manchester Airports Group (MAG) – which also owns London Stansted and East Midlands airports – is taking steps to keep queue times to a minimum and ensure consistently smooth arrival, departure and transfer experiences.

Aerospace automation specialist Loop Technology has signed a deal with FANUC UK for seven new robots – including four units of the largest industrial robot ever to be ordered in the UK, the FANUC M-2000iA/1700L.

Croydon Council and London Gatwick have signed an Economic Growth Charter to help drive future economic growth, boost skills and create new jobs for residents.

Advanced security scanners have reduced queue times for passengers at London City Airport (LCY) by 50% on average since they were introduced a year ago.

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has published three Air Traffic Management (ATM) papers to support the future development of aviation.

Provider of airline and airport solutions, ADB Safegate, has signed a new lease at RO’s Thames Valley Property, Waterside Court in Langley, which is close to Heathrow Airport.

Johnson Matthey's award-winning Fischer Tropsch (FT) CANS technology – co-developed with bp – has been selected by DG Fuels for its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in St James Parish, Louisiana.

A 56-year-old disabled woman from London is learning to fly on her computer with Aerobility’s Virtual Aviation Experience (VAE).

Viasat today officially opened its highly advanced International Business Headquarters in London.

British Airways will become the first UK airline to roll out two next-generation weather apps, to provide pilots and the airline’s flight planning teams access to real-time weather data, allowing them to better plan and mitigate the impact of weather on any intended flight route, in the moment.

Manchester Airport has broken passenger records for the sixth consecutive month, having served 2.1 million passengers in March – up 12% on March 2023 and above the 2019 pre-pandemic level of two million passengers.

Nearly seven million people travelled through Heathrow in March, making it the second month in a row the airport served a record number of passengers this year.

A record-breaking March rounded off a very strong winter season at London Stansted that resulted in the airport registering its busiest ever 12 month period.

Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) at Hamburg Messe, Germany, 28th-30th May 2024, is bringing together airlines and cabin interiors professionals across the global supply chain to shape future cabin concepts, highlighting connectivity and eco-friendly solutions.

Gatwick has created a new geospatial mapping platform using Esri’s GIS (Geographic Information System) technology to support multiple operational areas at the airport, including engineering and environmental services.

Industry Minister Alan Mak joined UK aerospace industry leaders at an event to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), a joint government-industry funded organisation that drives world-class research in sustainable aviation.

Emirates today celebrated two decades of flying to and from Glasgow Airport.

Aerospace and aviation logistics solutions provider, B&H Worldwide, today announced a two-year agreement with Unical Aviation, a prominent supplier of aircraft parts and components to thousands of commercial aviation customers worldwide.

A new working group of industry and university partners is addressing the challenges around how to build the talent pipelines needed for a future of sustainable aviation.

Farsound's Americas team is showcasing the company's suite of specialised logistics, supply chain services and aero-engine parts products today at MRO Americas in Chicago, taking place 9th-11th April.

British Airways is opening the application window for the second year of its fully funded Speedbird Pilot Academy cadet scheme on Tuesday 16th April 2024.

Pilots, owners and operators of private aircraft will now be liable for fines of up to £10,000 if they do not provide the UK Border Force with advance passenger information online before they depart to or from the UK, under new regulations to strengthen border security.

ZeroAvia today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with FEAM Aero surrounding retrofit, maintenance and technical support.

Aviation market intelligence and advisory company, IBA, has appointed Kane Ray as its new Head of General Aviation and Aftermarket.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the Reassessing Single Use Plastics Products in the Airline Sector report to assist airlines, regulators and the airline supply chain to mitigate the environmental impacts of single use plastic products (SUPP).

Work has commenced at the only dedicated private jet terminal at Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man, as a private group plans to modernise and expand the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facility – originally built in 2015 – to bring it in line with some of the world’s leading FBOs.

Gatwick has completed an infrastructure project to help reduce delays and go-arounds, as well as supporting the airport’s sustainability targets.

Bristol Airport has entered into a 10-year virtual Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with leading renewable energy developer, Luminous Energy.

Heathrow recently announced several changes to its Executive team, with Javier Echave, currently its CFO, taking over from COO Emma Gilthorpe, who is leaving to take up her role as CEO of Royal Mail.

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed an £8.9 million project to resurface the alpha loop at Mount Pleasant Complex airfield on the Falkland Islands.

Skydweller, an uncrewed solar-powered aircraft which has a wingspan greater than a 747 and leaves no carbon footprint, has just completed the world’s first successful autonomous/unmanned/uncrewed flight of a large solar-powered aircraft, taking off, flying and landing by itself, without humans on-board or in control.

Leonardo has set new emission reduction goals approved by Science-Based Targets, reinforcing its decarbonisation objectives in line with its Industrial Plan (presented 12th March 2024), accelerating its decarbonisation and climate action roadmap and involving the entire value chain.

British cargo airline One Air has commenced Boeing 747 freighter operations at East Midlands Airport (EMA).

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for February 2024 shows global passenger demand up by 21.5%, with air cargo demand growth of 11.9%.

Some UK airports are to be given more time to install security technology that could spell an end to tiny toiletries, with serious financial penalties planned for those who fail to meet the new deadlines.

Manchester Airport is urging passengers travelling during the school holidays to make sure they know hand luggage rules, after scissors, blow torches and two packs of darts were among almost 400 items confiscated in just one morning.

Cutting-edge technology, aircraft maintenance advancements and pioneering aircraft recycling initiatives, were seen by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as part of its engagement in Wales this week.

Whilst availability of National Police Air Service (NPAS) aircraft in the month of February was 69.2% - due to an increase in essential engineering requirements - average availability for the year was higher than the previous year, at 71.4%.

Cranfield University will spearhead the research and development of the first major hydrogen tech hub to demonstrate hydrogen's potential as a net zero aviation fuel, after recieving a £69 million investment to create the Cranfield Hydrogen Integration Incubator (CH2i), which is the largest financial injection for research Cranfield University ...

Korean Air has become a new customer for the A350 Family following the signature of a firm order with Airbus for 33 aircraft, consisting of 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s.

IFS has announced that Joby Aviation has selected the IFS Cloud for Aviation Maintenance solution for its eVTOL aircraft maintenance processes.

Aviation leaders Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic and Sean Doyle, CEO of British Airways will be keynote speakers at the Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024.

Airframe Designs has joined a national industry body to help lead the development of additive manufacturing and 3D printing in the UK.

Italian aerospace, defence and security firm, Leonardo has secured its presence at the Bahrain International Airshow for the seventh year.

Made Smarter and leading technology demonstrators have joined forces to demystify digital transformation with a new white paper.

Britten Norman has secured new investment from a group of investors led by 4D Capital Partners LLP (“4D”) The new investors are making funds available to Britten-Norman to fund working capital and to drive successful long-term growth.

The UK’s disabled flying charity Aerobility has partnered with Lydd Aero Club in Kent to provide opportunities for lessons and experience flights for people living with disabilities, at Kent airport.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has developed an employability programme aimed at helping local people learn more about the range of careers available in the aviation sector.

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is growing its IT and digital team with more than 60 roles, more than doubling the size of its global team.

The world’s most advanced research and innovation hot forging platform is opening today at the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), part of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), connecting the $75 billion global forging sector with the Scotland-based team and industry-scale testbed no matter ...

Four innovative UK tech companies have been selected to receive Government support from the UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme to accelerate their plans for expansion in Japan.

Scottish based aviation leather supplier Muirhead is set to unveil its chrome and heavy metal-free FreeTAN tanning solution with free FR technology at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2024, being held at Hamburg Messe, 28th-30th May.

NATS was crowned a winner at the prestigious Air Traffic Management Awards in Geneva yesterday, overcoming competition from highly deserving projects from around the world.

Viasat has been selected to power in-flight connectivity onboard 40 additional aircraft by Korean Air, South Korea’s flag carrier.

GKN Aerospace is to lead on the development of cryogenic hydrogen systems technology and aircraft structures within the HyFIVE consortium, complementing Marshall and Parker’s deep capability in fuel systems, towards achieving zero-emission aviation.

At its 90th anniversary gala dinner last night, held once again at the Grosvenor House Hotel, the Airport Operators Association (AOA) - the trade body for UK airports - announced that later this year it will change its name to Airports UK.

The NATS and Leidos developed Intelligent Approach system has now been fully incorporated into Indra's ManagAir air traffic management system, one of the most widely used in control centres and airports worldwide.

NATS Services and Altitude Angel - creators of the 165 mile UK drone superhighway - have announced a strategic commercial partnership today at Airspace World Expo in Geneva, which is set to revolutionise the way the sky is managed for new airspace users.

GKN Aerospace has strengthened its long-term partnership with engine-maker Safran, after signing a decade-long agreement to expand its support for the LEAP engines.

EasyJet has today inaugurated its newest UK base, at Birmingham Airport, the airline’s ninth UK base and first new base in the UK in more than a decade, creating 140 direct jobs for pilots and crew in the UK and in total supporting around 1,200 jobs.

Royal Jordanian Airlines and Viasat have announced that the airline will officially make high-speed Wi-Fi a priority to enhance its future passenger experience by selecting Viasat's in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution across multiple fleets.

CAE today announced that it has signed a long-term agreement with Akasa Air, to provide Boeing 737MAX pilot training at CAE’s facilities in India.

Flying taxis, crime-fighting drones and critical 999 care deliveries could all be a reality by 2030 thanks to the UK Government and industry’s joint Future of Flight Action Plan, announced by the Department for Transport (DfT) today.

Flightdeck Films has announced creative partnerships with L3Harris and Menzies Aviation to help them recruit and retain top talent using video.

British Airways is embarking on a multimillion-pound investment programme to overhaul its ground support equipment at Heathrow Airport, as part of its commitment to reducing emissions both in the air and on the ground.

Saintfield-based thermoforming company Donite Plastics has achieved the globally recognised AS9100 aerospace quality management standard for the design, manufacture and assembly of thermoformed products, further reinforcing the company’s commitment to manufacturing high quality, reliable and safe products for the aviation, space and ...

TT Electronics has received a substantial funding award as part of a £200 million joint government and industry investment plan to boost British manufacturing and R&D.

Late last week Tamarack Aerospace was one of 13 companies selected to present their innovative aviation sustainability technology at the 2024 Sustainable Aviation Cleantech Challenge.

Rolls-Royce today announced it is investing in its assembly, test and shop visit capacity in the UK and Germany to address growing long-term demand for new civil large engines and improve customer aftermarket support services for its global Trent fleet.

The prospect of remotely piloted drones operating in and out of some of the UK’s busiest airports has taken a step closer to reality following a series of pioneering simulations by the air traffic management service, NATS.

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) is to invest £9 million in new energy efficient Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) systems at Kirkwall and Inverness airports as part of an ongoing programme to maintain airport infrastructure that will also bring environmental benefits.

Aerospace logistics provider B&H Worldwide, has further enhanced its environmental commitment by mandating that local London Heathrow collections, deliveries and corporate travel by road should be entirely electric from February 2024.

London Stansted shrugged off the cold and damp of a leap-year February to toast another record-breaking month for passengers.