Air Arabia launches Gatwick-Sharjah route as airport network grows


Air Arabia launches Gatwick-Sharjah route as airport network grows
The inaugural flight between the two airports took place on 4 July, a four month delay to the originally slated start date of March 2026 owing to the war in Iran.
Trescal expands UK and Ireland support for aerospace and defence


Trescal expands UK and Ireland support for aerospace and defence
Trescal has expanded its laboratory network and technical services across the UK and Ireland, strengthening support for aerospace and defence customers operating in regulated environments.
Babcock wins two Enginuity Skills Awards for UK engineering talent


Babcock wins two Enginuity Skills Awards for UK engineering talent
Babcock has been recognised at the Enginuity Skills Awards 2026 for its work to develop engineering talent and create new routes into defence manufacturing careers.
Aerospace
Air Arabia launches Gatwick-Sharjah route as airport network grows


Air Arabia launches Gatwick-Sharjah route as airport network grows
The inaugural flight between the two airports took place on 4 July, a four month delay to the originally slated start date of March 2026 owing to the war in Iran.
Defence
Babcock wins two Enginuity Skills Awards for UK engineering talent


Babcock wins two Enginuity Skills Awards for UK engineering talent
Babcock has been recognised at the Enginuity Skills Awards 2026 for its work to develop engineering talent and create new routes into defence manufacturing careers.
Security
Serbus acquires Westica


Serbus acquires Westica
Provider of secure Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) networking and communication solutions, Serbus, has acquired Westica Communications Limited (Westica), for an undisclosed sum.
Space
Airbus UK to build Aeolus-2 weather satellite for Europe’s next forecasting leap


Airbus UK to build Aeolus-2 weather satellite for Europe’s next forecasting leap
Airbus Defence and Space UK has been authorised to begin building Aeolus-2, a next-generation ESA and EUMETSAT weather satellite designed to deliver global wind measurements for more accurate forecasting, aviation operations and climate monitoring.

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What the Procurement Act 2023 means for defence suppliers


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Air Arabia launches Gatwick-Sharjah route as airport network grows


Air Arabia launches Gatwick-Sharjah route as airport network grows
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Trescal expands UK and Ireland support for aerospace and defence


Trescal expands UK and Ireland support for aerospace and defence
Trescal has expanded its laboratory network and technical services across the UK and Ireland, strengthening support for aerospace and defence customers operating in regulated environments.
EasyJet signals support for £5.5bn Castlelake takeover offer following improved bid


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Airbus UK to build Aeolus-2 weather satellite for Europe’s next forecasting leap


Airbus UK to build Aeolus-2 weather satellite for Europe’s next forecasting leap
Airbus Defence and Space UK has been authorised to begin building Aeolus-2, a next-generation ESA and EUMETSAT weather satellite designed to deliver global wind measurements for more accurate forecasting, aviation operations and climate monitoring.
BAE Systems’ Endura demos radiation-hardened capability for space missions


BAE Systems’ Endura demos radiation-hardened capability for space missions
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BAE Systems to build high-res imagery satellites for Vantor


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BAE Systems has entered into an agreement to build high-resolution imaging satellite buses for Vantor, a provider of unified spatial intelligence from space to ground.
Trescal expands UK and Ireland support for aerospace and defence


Trescal expands UK and Ireland support for aerospace and defence
Trescal has expanded its laboratory network and technical services across the UK and Ireland, strengthening support for aerospace and defence customers operating in regulated environments.
Babcock wins two Enginuity Skills Awards for UK engineering talent


Babcock wins two Enginuity Skills Awards for UK engineering talent
Babcock has been recognised at the Enginuity Skills Awards 2026 for its work to develop engineering talent and create new routes into defence manufacturing careers.
Red Arrows salute America at 250 with spectacular New York flypast


Red Arrows salute America at 250 with spectacular New York flypast
The RAF Red Arrows joined military aircraft from around the world for a spectacular flypast over New York Harbor celebrating the US 250th anniversary.
Smiths Detection completes transition to CVC Capital Partners


Smiths Detection completes transition to CVC Capital Partners
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Serbus acquires Westica


Serbus acquires Westica
Provider of secure Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) networking and communication solutions, Serbus, has acquired Westica Communications Limited (Westica), for an undisclosed sum.
CAA warns of risks posed by incorrectly packed batteries


CAA warns of risks posed by incorrectly packed batteries
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