http://www.adsadvance.co.uk ADS Advance is an exciting new magazine for the fastest growing aerospace market in the world. ADS Advance Online is a dedicated web news service for professionals needing daily regional news. en-gb http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=security&article=crsl-provides-shining-example-of-threat-detection When a youth was reported shining a green laser at commercial aircraft operating at Southampton International Airport, a team of officers from Hampshire Constabulary utilised its Surface-to-Air Missile Position Ranking and Analysis System (SAM-PRAS) to quickly locate and identify the young offender. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=defence&article=british-forces-headquarters-to-move-to-camp-bastion The headquarters of British forces deployed in Afghanistan is set to move from Lashkar Gah to Camp Bastion this summer, the Defence Secretary has announced during a visit to see British troops in the country. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=southend-airport-helps-solve-air-capacity-shortage London Southend Airport recently celebrated its first birthday as a regenerated regional airport and its busiest year ever – but further new capacity is coming available to support the airport's growth, allowing it to make a real difference to the issues faced across the other London airports. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=paris-air-show-2013-ilfc-orders-50-more-a320neo-family-aircraft Industry leading aircraft lessor, ILFC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc., has today signed a firm contract for the purchase of 50 additional A320neo Family aircraft. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=defence&article=rolls-royce-hits-key-f-35b-liftsystem-delivery-milestones Rolls-Royce has completed two key milestone deliveries for the F-35 Lightning II programme, as production matures for the LiftSystem, the only technology in the world capable of providing vertical-lift for 5th-generation fighter aircraft. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=paris-air-show-2013-aerospace-technologies-to-get-90-million-boost Business and Energy Minister Michael Fallon has announced that aerospace businesses in the UK are set to benefit from up to £90 million of funding to develop new, advanced technologies. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=paris-air-show-2013-kpmg-report-outlines-future-of-the-uk-civil-aerospace-industry A report released today at the start of the Paris International Airshow 2013 highlights the significant opportunity for the UK civil aerospace industry as passenger air traffic increases driving huge demand for new aircraft. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=paris-air-show-2013-fil-appoints-new-head-of-sponsorship-advertising Farnborough International Limited (FIL), organiser of the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), has announced the appointment of Karen Griffith as the company's head of sponsorship & advertising. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=paris-air-show-2013-cardiff-aviation-confirms-5-million-inward-investment Cardiff Aviation Limited, the aircraft maintenance and flight training organisation established in July 2012 by Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson and business partner Mario Fulgoni, has agreed inward investment of £5 million. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=paris-air-show-2013-lufthansa-confirms-order-for-100-a320-family-aircraft The Lufthansa Group has firmed up a previous Supervisory Board decision from March this year and signed for 100 A320 Family aircraft (35 A320neo, 35 A321neo and 30 A320ceo with Sharklets) at the Paris International Airshow in Le Bourget, France, today. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=farnborough-adds-ga-park-to-its-new-look-airshow Farnborough International Limited (FIL) today confirmed that it will introduce a dedicated General Aviation (GA) Park as part of the new look Farnborough Airshow. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=paris-air-show-2013-air-new-zealand-gets-its-first-a320-with-sharklets Air New Zealand has today taken delivery of its first A320 equipped with fuel saving wing tip devices, or Sharklets, at a ceremony during the 50th Le Bourget Paris Air Show. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=a350-xwb-takes-first-flight Weather permitting, the A350 XWB will make its first flight, taking off from Toulouse-Blagnac airport at nine o'clock this morning (around 10:00 am local time). Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=powervamp-provides-exclusive-ground-power-at-paris-air-show The 50th International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, which kicks off next week, also marks the 20th anniversary for Powervamp Ltd, the Weston-super-Mare-based specialist in aviation ground power, whose air show support division will be providing exclusive ground power for the entire event. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=mbo-and-acquisition-sets-mb-aerospace-on-new-phase-of-consolidation-and-growth International aerospace engineering group MB Aerospace will arrive at the 50th International Paris Air Show in its strongest ever shape after a first half of 2013 featuring a significant secondary MBO and the first of a planned series of major acquisitions. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=first-a350-xwb-completes-its-maiden-flight The first A350 XWB to fly has landed back at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport France at 14.05 hours local time after successfully completing its maiden flight which lasted just over four hours. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=defence&article=better-energy-saving-facilities-for-troops-training-in-wales Soldiers using a military training area in Wales are to benefit from more comfortable and energy-efficient accommodation. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=defence&article=first-ukmfts-jet-pilots-graduate-at-raf-valley The first RAF fast jet students to graduate under the United Kingdom Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) have been formally recognised by Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshall Sir Stephen Dalton, in a ceremony at RAF Valley. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=cebu-pacific-receives-its-first-a330-300 Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of its first A330-300 during a special ceremony in Toulouse today. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=nats-to-supply-radar-data-processing-and-display-system-for-tag-farnborough-airport NATS has signed a contract to supply an advanced 10 position Radar Data Processing and Display System to TAG Farnborough Airport, Europe's leading business aviation facility and home to the Farnborough International Airshow. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=emirates-set-to-open-world-s-first-aviation-experience-in-london Emirates has today announced plans to open an indoor aviation themed attraction in London this July. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=edinburgh-airport-has-busiest-ever-may Edinburgh Airport experienced its busiest May ever as it welcomed over 906,000 passengers through its doors last month, representing a 7.4% rise compared to May last year. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=european-airspace-users-support-move-to-break-single-european-sky-deadlock European airspace users supported the initiative of the European Commission to revise the Single European Sky (SES) regulation with the so-called SES II+ proposal, announced yesterday, which represents a further step down the road of realising the long-held commitment to create a true Single European Sky. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=space&article=sstl-completes-delivery-of-first-four-galileo-foc-satellite-payloads Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has successfully completed the delivery of the payloads for the first four Full Operational Capability (FOC) satellites of the European Galileo GNSS system to prime contractor OHB System AG. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=bristow-boss-tours-inverness-airport-business-park The head of Bristow Helicopters travelled to Inverness today to discuss the company's plans for a Search and Rescue (SAR) base at Inverness Airport Business Park (IABP). Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=heathrow-residents-support-their-airport New polling of the communities around Heathrow shows that more people back Heathrow than oppose it. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=events&article=uk-space-offers-epsc-student-grants The UK Space Agency is offering grants for UK students interested in attending the European Planetary Science Congress (EPSC) 2013, taking place at University College London, 08 – 13 September 2013. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=events&article=qinetiq-completes-fourth-school-s-powerboat-challenge Pupils from 16 schools from across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight took part in the 'QinetiQ Schools' Powerboat Challenge' on 7 June at QinetiQ's world-class ocean basin facility at Haslar, Gosport. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=nats-atc-staff-working-despite-european-action NATS air traffic control staff are working normally this week despite industrial action by controllers across Europe. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=defence&article=sir-roger-carr-to-become-bae-systems-chairman BAE Systems announced today that Sir Roger Carr will join the Board as a non-executive director and chairman designate on 1 October 2013 and will succeed Dick Olver as chairman in the first quarter 2014, following a transition period Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=defence&article=final-section-of-qe-class-aircraft-carrier-rolled-out The BAE Systems built Aft Island of the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier was yesterday loaded onto a sea-going barge ahead of its journey from the company's Scotstoun site to Rosyth. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=bae-systems-apprentices-win-national-model-flying-competition A small team of apprentices from BAE Systems Regional Aircraft's Prestwick facility has won a prestigious yearly UK national radio-controlled model flying competition at only the second time of entering. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=defence&article=mod-contract-rules-changes-could-save-200m-a-year New proposals could save taxpayers hundreds of millions of pounds by changing the rules which govern how MoD contracts are awarded. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=aberdeen-airport-s-passenger-numbers-up-3-1-for-may At Aberdeen International Airport last month 306,000 people passed through, representing an increase on the previous year of 3.1%. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=hummingbirds-and-helicopters-hover-over-northampton The 2013 International Helicopter Air Games took place on Saturday June 8 at the Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=current-jobs&article=gkn-focusing-on-tech-innovation-at-paris-air-show At the Paris Air Show this month GKN Aerospace will focus on the expanding technological capabilities that are driving company growth. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=defence&article=an-illuminating-solution Recently appointed as Oxley's master UK distributor, Aerco is now stocking a range of Oxley LED night vision compatible indicators that are designed for use in all defence and aerospace applications that use NVG/NVIS systems. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=iata-calls-for-unified-agenda-between-airlines-and-airports The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today called for a unified agenda between airlines and airports to address the mutual challenges of growth and sustainability. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=defence&article=army-chief-visits-troops-in-afghanistan The head of the British Army has spoken with troops in Helmand Province during a visit to Afghanistan. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=security&article=morgan-advanced-materials-launches-specialist-composites-and-defence-systems-business Morgan Advanced Materials - which specialises in the design and manufacture of innovative material solutions for a wide range of applications - has launched a new, specialist composites and defence systems business. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=paul-fabrications-receives-top-meggitt-supplier-award Paul Fabrications received an award for 'Outstanding Performance in Quality and Delivery' at Meggitt's first supplier recognition ceremony. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=vueling-announces-linking-europe-competition-winner The Linking Europe Competition, announced last March by Vueling and the Fundació Mies van der Rohe, has selected its winners. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=space&article=astrium-awarded-esa-contract-for-euclid-payload-module Astrium has been awarded the Payload Module contract for the European Space Agency's (ESA) future astronomy mission Euclid, due for launch in 2020. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=aci-addresses-airport-business-transformation This week sees Istanbul become the centre of the world's airport community as the joint ACI EUROPE & ACI WORLD Annual Congress and General Assemblies take place on the shore of the Bosphorus, hosted by TAV Airports Holding, with the theme of this year's event - Dynamic Airport Business Transformation - reflecting on how much the airport industry has changed in the past 10 years. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=heathrow-passengers-numbers-up-4-7-on-may-2012 Heathrow saw 6.1 million passengers in May, a 4.7% increase on May 2012. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=heathrow-edinburgh-and-london-city-win-at-aci-europe-best-airport-awards-2013 The 9th Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards were announced last night during the opening reception of the joint ACI EUROPE/ ACI WORLD Annual Congress and Exhibition, with Heathrow, Edinburgh and London City aiports among the winners. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=air-india-launches-new-dreamliner-service-to-celebrate-65-years-in-the-uk India's premier national airline Air India celebrated 65 glorious years of its operations from India to the UK at a special gala reception held at The Montcalm Hotel, London on on Sunday 9th June 2013, coinciding with Air India's official launch of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft into the UK travel market. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=airport-capacity-crunch-could-cost-europe-230bn At the joint ACI EUROPE & ACI WORLD Annual Assemblies, Congress and Exhibition taking place in Istanbul today, Declan Collier, president of ACI EUROPE, shared his views on the main challenges facing European aviation – and airports in particular - warning that strained airport capacity will cost European GDP €230 billion. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=iata-welcomes-renewed-ses-impetus The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed European Commission (EC) proposals to strengthen the legislative basis for the Single European Sky (SES). Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=birmingham-airport-reveals-vision-for-growth Birmingham Airport, together with a coalition of business leaders and local councils, is today unveiling a vision that would enable the Airport to grow in line with future demand, boosting global connectivity and creating over a quarter of a million new jobs in the Midlands, helping to rebalance the UK economy. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=ctc-and-qatar-airways-recruiting-aspiring-pilots CTC Aviation announced today that Qatar Airways has chosen the airline training organisation to select and train the airline's future pilots through a new Multi-crew Pilot Licence (MPL) training programme open to international applicants. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=saftglo-lights-up-southwest-airlines-classic-fleet STG Aerospace - makers of the market leading SafTglo Photoluminescent (PL) Floorpath system - is expanding its agreement with Southwest Airlines, to retrofit the airline's 'Classic' fleet with SafTglo. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=events&article=boeing-to-feature-two-787s-at-paris-air-show A pair of 787 Dreamliners will be the featured Boeing products on display at the Paris Air Show, which begins 17 June at the Le Bourget exhibition centre. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=ba-first-european-airline-to-introduce-both-a380-and-787 British Airways announced today that it is poised to become the first airline in Europe to introduce both the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787 into its fleet. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=jets-promotes-edward-benyon-to-sales-and-commercial-manager JETS, the expanding business aviation MRO, owned by the 328 Group, announced today the promotion of Edward Benyon to sales and commercial manager for its Bournemouth and new London Biggin Hill facilities. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=caa-updates-uk-airline-and-airport-charges-table The UK Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA) has today announced that it has updated its online fees and charges comparison tables of 22 airlines and 31 airports. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=space&article=paving-the-way-for-world-s-first-gravitational-wave-detector New space technology vital for detecting the elusive phenomenon of gravitational waves is now ready to endure the tremendous forces of a rocket launch, after passing vital tests right here in the UK. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=gatwick-conducts-world-first-trial-of-new-biometric-system Human Recognition Systems has deployed an automated self-service system at London Gatwick with the world-first trial of the end-to-end biometric solution currently in use by passengers on selected flights in Gatwick's North Terminal. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=defence&article=philip-dunne-joins-eurojet-celebration-of-1-000th-ej200-production-engine EUROJET - the European consortium behind the EJ200 engine project - has celebrated the delivery of its 1,000th EJ200 production engine. Sat, 8 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=morgan-sindall-appointed-sole-design-consultants-for-stansted A new framework agreement for the provision of design, engineering, planning and architectural services for Stansted Airport has been won by the multidisciplinary design consultancy, Morgan Sindall Professional Services, in one of the most significant contracts of its kind this year. Fri, 7 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=singapore-airlines-selects-rolls-royce-s-trent-1000-for-50-dreamliners Rolls-Royce has been selected by Singapore Airlines Group to power 50 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with Trent 1000 engines. Fri, 7 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=aviation&article=aerodom-selects-arinc-s-gnits Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (Aerodom) has chosen ARINC's Global Networks and IT Solutions (GNITS) to provide a comprehensive airport messaging and analysis service solution at Las Americas International airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Fri, 7 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=defence&article=f-35a-completes-first-in-flight-missile-launch An F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft completed the first in-flight missile launch of an AIM-120 C5 AAVI (AMRAAM Air Vehicle Instrumented). Fri, 7 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=space&article=ariane-5-launches-atv-4 Ariane 5 ES has lifted off on its mission to place ATV-4 'Albert Einstein' en route for the International Space Station (ISS). Thu, 6 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/article.php?section=defence&article=tim-jones-to-head-chemring-eod-sales-team Poole-based Chemring EOD has appointed Tim Jones as head of sales. Thu, 6 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT