Menzies Aviation renews Air Canada contract at Heathrow
Menzies Aviation today announced it has renewed a significant ground services contract with Air Canada at Heathrow Airport (LHR) and won new business at Copenhagen Airport (CPH).
Aerospace
in Aerospace Government launches 10-point plan for aviation
Posted 26 May 2022
Consumers, jobs and innovation are at the heart of the Government’s new strategy for building an innovative and sustainable aviation sector, launched today.
in Aerospace Airbus launches UK ZEDC
Posted 26 May 2022
Airbus is strengthening its presence in the UK with the launch of a Zero Emission Development Centre (ZEDC) for hydrogen technologies, to be based in Filton, Bristol.
in Aerospace Thompson launches next gen VantageXL
Posted 25 May 2022
County Armagh based Thompson Aero Seating today launched a new and enhanced 2022 design VantageXL.
in Aerospace Farnborough Airport welcomes Flexjet team
Posted 25 May 2022
Farnborough Airport’s mission to become a global showcase for airport sustainability and driver of regional economic growth continues to gather pace as it welcomes premium fleet operator Flexjet in setting up its European Tactical
in Aerospace Inmarsat boosts Jet ConneX solution
Posted 24 May 2022
Inmarsat today unveiled initial details of a major upgrade programme that will increase the inflight broadband speeds offered by its Jet ConneX (JX) business aviation solution.
in Aerospace / Events SaxonAir confirms AW109SP GrandNew helicopter order at EBACE
Posted 24 May 2022
Norwich based independent UK business aviation operator, SaxonAir, confirmed its order for an Agusta AW109 GrandNew helicopter on the opening day of EBACE in Geneva yesterday.
in Aerospace Oxford Airport invests in its infrastructure
Posted 23 May 2022
London Oxford Airport is stepping up its infrastructure projects to support its historic general aviation (light aircraft/pilot training) customers and its expanding commercial business aviation activity.
in Aerospace Serco to expand support for RAF Air Cadet gliders
Posted 23 May 2022
Serco has been awarded a new three-year contract to continue to deliver Glider Maintenance Services for RAF Air Cadets.
in Aerospace Inmarsat and Honeywell launch SwiftJet
Posted 23 May 2022
Inmarsat and Honeywell have launched SwiftJet, their latest inflight connectivity service for the business aviation industry, set to enter commercial service in the first half of 2023 and deliver the fastest ever speeds over L-band.
in Aerospace Cranfield University awarded £3.1m to advance sustainable aviation
Posted 20 May 2022
Cranfield University has been awarded £3.1 million to advance its sustainable aviation research, both into developing low-carbon aircraft and decarbonising airport logistics.
in Aerospace CAAi to conduct Helicopter Underwater Escape study
Posted 19 May 2022
Following a call for tender, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded a contract to CAA International (CAAi) for a research project to investigate underwater evacuations of offshore helicopters and occupant
in Aerospace Caroline Andrews appointed Chief People Officer at IAG Cargo
Posted 17 May 2022
IAG Cargo has announced the appointment of Caroline Andrews as Chief People Officer.
in Aerospace ATI completes sale of Sheffield operation
Posted 17 May 2022
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) has completed the sale of its Sheffield UK operation to Mutares SE & Co. KGaA.
in Aerospace Emirates seeks cabin crew with UK interviews later this month
Posted 17 May 2022
Emirates is seeking talented people with a passion for service to join its award-winning cabin crew team, asking candidates to apply online now, with successful applicants being invited to a dedicated interview day in
in Aerospace / Defence Marshall Slingsby Advanced Composites awarded NADCAP accreditation
Posted 16 May 2022
Marshall Slingsby Advanced Composites (MSAC) have received their National Aerospace and Defence Contractors Accreditation (NADCAP) from the Composites Task Group following a very successful initial audit in Q1
in Aerospace ITA Airways becomes first Italian A350 operator
Posted 13 May 2022
ITA Airways, Italy’s new national carrier, has taken delivery of its first A350, becoming the 40th operator of the type.
in Aerospace Menzies Aviation secures new airlines at LAX
Posted 13 May 2022
Menzies Aviation today announced a series of wins at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), its largest station in the Americas, with the LATAM Group, Level and MAS airlines.
in Aerospace / Defence BAE Systems completes test of Compass Call open system architecture
Posted 13 May 2022
BAE Systems has successfully flight tested three third-party software applications on its Scalable Adaptive Bank of Electronic Resources (SABER) technology, which is the backbone of Compass Call, a
in Aerospace Meggitt signs SMARTSupport contract with JACOM Trading for Rolls-Royce Spey engine parts
Posted 12 May 2022
Meggitt has signed a three-year SMARTSupportTM contract with JACOM Trading Inc. for the supply of spare parts to the Rolls Royce Spey engine.
in Aerospace Ryanair signs winter maintenance contract with STS Aviation
Posted 12 May 2022
Ryanair today announced a new winter maintenance agreement with UK MRO provider, STS Aviation Group, which will see the airline undertake two lines of heavy maintenance at their modern MRO facility in Birmingham.
in Aerospace Easyjet inspires young Mavericks
Posted 11 May 2022
EasyJet has launched a Europe-wide campaign - filmed at Luton Airport - to tackle job stereotypes and inspire more young people to consider a career in aviation, including encouraging more girls to become pilots.
in Aerospace Ryanair announces winter maintenance agreement with Caerdav
Posted 11 May 2022
This morning, Ryanair announced a new winter maintenance agreement with UK based MRO provider, Caerdav, which will see the airline undertake two lines of heavy maintenance with Caerdav at their modern MRO facility in
in Aerospace Birmingham Airport switches to renewable electricity
Posted 11 May 2022
Birmingham Airport is now using electricity generated solely from renewable sources.
in Aerospace Edinburgh Airport launches flights to Stavanger and Bergen
Posted 11 May 2022
Today marks the long-awaited return of direct flights from Edinburgh to Bergen and Stavanger, as Loganair revives the popular services, reconnecting Scots with Norway.
in Aerospace / Events Wayland Additive joining EWI at Rapid+TCT
Posted 10 May 2022
Executives from Huddersfield Wayland Additive team will be attending the upcoming Rapid+TCT event 17th-19th May in Detroit, Michigan, supporting EWI following the recently signed MoU between the two companies to advance and promote eBeam
in Aerospace / Defence Marshall appoints Neil McManus as Managing Director for Marshall Aerospace
Posted 10 May 2022
Marshall has appointed Neil McManus to the role of Managing Director for Marshall Aerospace, effective from Monday 25th April.
in Aerospace ZeroAvia teams with Shell on hydrogen refuelling and Cotwold Airport pipeline
Posted 10 May 2022
ZeroAvia today announced a collaboration with its strategic investor Shell, who will design and build two commercial-scale mobile refuellers for use at ZeroAvia’s research and development site
in Aerospace Menzies appoints Marco di Mario as Senior Vice President of Fuels
Posted 6 May 2022
Menzies Aviation has today announced the appointment of Marco di Mario as its new Senior Vice President of Fuels.
in Aerospace IATA sees passenger traffic recovery continuing in March
Posted 6 May 2022
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for March 2022 demonstrating that the recovery of air travel continues, with impacts from the conflict in Ukraine on air travel demand quite limited
in Aerospace Air Cdre Peter Round FRAeS elected RAeS President
Posted 5 May 2022
The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) announced today that Air Commodore Peter Round FRAeS took over as President of the Society at its AGM yesterday.
in Aerospace B&H Worldwide and FL Technics sign warehousing contract
Posted 5 May 2022
FL Technics has signed a contract with B&H Worldwide to manage its aircraft parts storage in Germany.
in Aerospace London City Airport recognised as best airport in Britain
Posted 5 May 2022
London City Airport has been ranked as Britain’s best airport by The Telegraph, based on evaluation of criteria such as on time performance, journey time from the city centre and average delays.
in Aerospace L3Harris expands UK and European flight training to US Airline Academy
Posted 5 May 2022
L3Harris Technologies has expanded access to its US Airline Academy to enable cadets from the UK and Europe to train at the Orlando Sanford International Airport facility.
in Aerospace / Defence BAE Systems launches LiteWave
Posted 5 May 2022
BAE Systems has unveiled LiteWave, a new lightweight, compact Head-Up Display (HUD) for use in commercial and military aircraft, produced at its site in Rochester, Kent.
in Aerospace Rolls-Royce signs Qantas for 12 Trent XWB-97s with TotalCare
Posted 4 May 2022
Australian airline Qantas has committed to a deal for 12 Trent XWB-97 powered Airbus A350-1000s that will support its ambitions to operate the world’s longest commercial non-stop flights, allowing passengers to fly
in Aerospace / Security NPAS extends service of its fixed wing aircraft
Posted 4 May 2022
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) which owns four Vulcan 68R aeroplanes that operate from its base in Doncaster, has extended the service offered by the fixed wing aircraft to meet increasing demand across England and Wales.
in Aerospace Bradfor Ltd secures internationally recognised CAA 21G accreditation
Posted 4 May 2022
Rostrevor based manufacturer Bradfor Ltd has been awarded the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Part 21G accreditation, which enables the company to work directly with airlines and MROs, plus manufacture
in Aerospace Validair launches new enterprise in Ireland
Posted 3 May 2022
A new company formed by Validair has been appointed as a channel partner for Ireland by particle counter manufacturer and contamination control expert TSI Inc.
in Aerospace Qantas confirms future Airbus fleet
Posted 3 May 2022
Australia’s Qantas Group has confirmed that it will order 12 A350-1000s, 20 A220s and 20 A321XLRs.
in Aerospace CAA partners with Springpod on virtual aviation work experience programme
Posted 29 April 2022
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has partnered with careers platform and social mobility advocates, Springpod. The partnership aims to provide young people with clear insights into career
in Aerospace WDS expands UK production capacity
Posted 29 April 2022
Leeds based manufacturer and supplier of standard parts and components, WDS Components Ltd, has expanded its UK based production capacity to increase stock holding for faster product availability.
in Aerospace EasyJet partners with GKN Aerospace to accelerate adoption of hydrogen in aviation
Posted 28 April 2022
EasyJet has announced it is working with GKN Aerospace to work toward reducing carbon emissions in aviation through the adoption of zero carbon emission technologies.
in Aerospace Altus supports Heller Industries to introduce new Vacuum Reflow Oven
Posted 28 April 2022
Altus, a supplier of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, will be supporting their supplier, Heller Industries (a provider of reflow oven technology), as they introduce an innovative new Vacuum Reflow Oven at
in Aerospace Innovate UK launch SMART Grants with new format
Posted 27 April 2022
Innovate UK has launched the first SMART Grants funding competition with its new format and focus.
in Aerospace / Space Inmarsat partners with Bellweather and Dimetor on UAVs
Posted 26 April 2022
Inmarsat today expanded the Partner Network for its Velaris UAV connectivity solution with the addition of software company Dimetor, which facilitates Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) operations in cellular networks and
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Thales UK launches new jobs scheme with STEM Returners
Posted 26 April 2022
Thales UK has teamed up with STEM Returners to launch a pilot programme open to engineers who have had a career break.
in Aerospace / Security Smiths Detection equips Tokyo International Airport with safe check-in
Posted 26 April 2022
Smiths Detection today announced that it has supplied Tokyo International Airport with 12 sets of HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX carry-on baggage screening systems, iLane smart automatic tray return systems and UV-C tray
in Aerospace / Events Advanced Engineering returning to the NEC
Posted 26 April 2022
On 2nd and 3rd November, Advanced Engineering will be returning to the NEC in Birmingham for its 13th edition, celebrating and displaying innovation, growth and development within the UK’s engineering industry.
in Aerospace / Events Exact Group looks to future proofing supply chains
Posted 25 April 2022
During a recent visit to the company’s facility by Minister of State, Conor Burns MP, Stephen Cromie highlighted current logistics and stock availability issues, which have caused many organisations to look at ensuring their
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space UK Export Finance appoints Tim Reid as head of Business Group
Posted 25 April 2022
UK Export Finance, the UK’s award-winning export credit agency, appoints Tim Reid to lead its Business Group.
in Aerospace Bristol Airport increases its electric vehicles fleet
Posted 25 April 2022
Bristol Airport has invested in three additional electric Nissan e-NV200 vans to its landside and airside operations.
in Aerospace / Defence / Space / Events Minister of State for Northern Ireland visits Resonate Testing
Posted 25 April 2022
The Minister of State for Northern Ireland, Conor Burns MP visited Newry based testing company, Resonate Testing last week to engage and gain a detailed understanding of the company’s work, the sectors it services
in Aerospace Transport Committee releases UK aviation report
Posted 25 April 2022
Today the Transport Select Committee has released its fifth special report - UK aviation: reform for take-off - in which it stresses the need for the UK Government to prioritise the publication of its aviation recovery plan.
in Aerospace Best Q1 for global aircraft orders since 2014
Posted 25 April 2022
ADS Aircraft Order and Delivery data released today, shows the first quarter of 2022 has seen a very strong start to the year and continuation of recovery in market confidence, with 420 global aircraft orders placed, the highest Q1 orderbook
in Aerospace World-first hub for flying taxis opens in Coventry
Posted 25 April 2022
UK-based developer of ground infrastructure for air taxis and autonomous delivery drones, Urban-Air Port, today opens Air-One, a world-first demonstration of a fully-operational hub for electric vertical take-off and landing
in Aerospace / Defence BAE Systems chosen by GE Aviation to provide energy management for NASA's EPFD
Posted 21 April 2022
BAE Systems has been selected by GE Aviation to provide energy management solutions for the recently announced NASA Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD).
in Aerospace Air Canada to resume non-stop service between Manchester and Toronto
Posted 21 April 2022
Air Canada has announced it will resume its non-stop seasonal service between Manchester and Toronto, operating five-times weekly from 1st June – 30th September 2022.
in Aerospace Menzies Aviation partners with ClimateCare to cut carbon
Posted 21 April 2022
Menzies Aviation, is partnering with ClimateCare to support socially responsible projects that cut carbon and improve lives.
in Aerospace Zero Emission Flight Delivery Group launched
Posted 20 April 2022
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng have today set out a new group of aviation experts across industry and government - the Zero Emission Flight (ZEF) Delivery Group - who will work together to make zero
in Aerospace Flybe's return powered by IBS Software's iFly Res PSS Platform
Posted 20 April 2022
Britain's relaunched regional airline, Flybe, has selected IBS Software's iFly Res as the backbone of its commercial operations to propel its recent launch, which is set to provide hundreds of jobs in
in Aerospace / Events Aerobility's Armchair Airshow supports disabled flying
Posted 20 April 2022
On Saturday 28th May, Aerobility's Armchair Airshow will return, once again bringing the thrill of aviation to screens everywhere in support of disabled flying.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Intelliconnect secures fourth SC21 Silver Performance Standard Award
Posted 19 April 2022
UK based specialist manufacturer of RF, waterproof and cryogenic connectors and cable harness assemblies, Intelliconnect (Europe) Ltd, has achieved the SC21 Silver Performance Standard Award for the fourth
in Aerospace Menzies Aviation expands support for LOT Polish Airlines across Europe and North America
Posted 14 April 2022
Menzies Aviation has doubled the number of airports where it supports LOT Polish Airlines with ground and air cargo services.
in Aerospace Pinnacle Growth Group appoints Judith Neill as General Manager
Posted 13 April 2022
Pinnacle Growth Group has announced the appointment of Judith Neill to the position of General Manager with the company.
in Aerospace Flybe’s first flight takes off from Birmingham Airport
Posted 13 April 2022
The new Flybe Ltd officially launched today with its inaugural flight departing this morning from Birmingham Airport for Belfast City Airport.
in Aerospace Equinox launches EESI
Posted 13 April 2022
London based music specialist charter broker Equinox Charter and sister company Equinox Travel, have launched their Equinox Enhanced Sustainability Initiative (EESI) – designed to analyse and compare the sustainability efforts of aircraft operators.
in Aerospace / Security Serco to continue cooperation with dans
Posted 13 April 2022
Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans), responsible for Air Traffic Management at airports in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, has renewed a cooperation agreement with Serco for another two years, ending in January 2024.
in Aerospace Birmingham Airport charts flight path to net zero
Posted 12 April 2022
Birmingham Airport has published its roadmap towards becoming a net zero carbon airport by the year 2033.
in Aerospace Air France-KLM confirms order for four A350F
Posted 12 April 2022
Air France-KLM has finalised its order with Airbus for four new generation A350F freighters, following the earlier commitment announced in December 2021.
in Aerospace / Security Smiths Detection to supply Incheon International Airport with checkpoint security screening
Posted 12 April 2022
Smiths Detection today announced that it has been awarded a contract through their local partner, Donggok Precision Co. Ltd, to supply a suite of leading-edge passenger baggage
in Aerospace BOC Aviation orders 80 A320neo Family
Posted 11 April 2022
Global aircraft operating lessor BOC Aviation has signed a firm order for 80 A320neo family aircraft comprising 10 A321XLR, 50 A321neo and 20 A320neo.
in Aerospace Dnata expands Heathrow ops with bespoke cargo facility
Posted 11 April 2022
Dnata has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art cargo centre at Heathrow airport.
in Aerospace TBAT Innovation appoints new management team
Posted 8 April 2022
TBAT Innovation Ltd has made significant changes to its leadership set-up, appointing three new Directors from within the existing team, with Matt Symonds and co-director Sam Stephens taking a step back and handing over the Managing Director
in Aerospace / Events Rolls-Royce and Infosys launch Aerospace Engineering and Digital Innovation Centre in India
Posted 7 April 2022
Infosys and Rolls-Royce today inaugurated their joint 'Aerospace Engineering and Digital Innovation Centre' in Bengaluru, India.
in Aerospace Aer Lingus strengthens transatlantic network for UK travellers
Posted 7 April 2022
From today, Aer Lingus will welcome back a number of major US routes from its Dublin base for the first time since 2020, boosting US connectivity for UK customers with connections from Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh,
in Aerospace / Security Smiths Detection launches iCMORE Currency
Posted 7 April 2022
Smiths Detection today launched its latest automated detection algorithm currency recognition software, iCMORE Currency.
in Aerospace Menzies Aviation renews Aer Lingus ground operations contract at Heathrow
Posted 7 April 2022
Menzies Aviation today announced its long-standing partnership with Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus has been extended with the renewal of its ground operations contract at Heathrow Airport.
in Aerospace AEM introduces heat exchanger flush and test capability
Posted 6 April 2022
AEM — a brand of AMETEK MRO and overhaul and repair provider offering specialist services for aircraft windings, electrical power, hydraulic components, landing gear, and safety equipment — has introduced a
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Peli appoints Piero Marigo to President of International Business
Posted 5 April 2022
Peli Products has promoted Piero Marigo to President of International Business - with oversight of EMEAI, Asia, and Australia - reporting directly to the CEO of Pelican Products, Phil Gyori, effective 30th March 2022.
in Aerospace Volare Aviation opens helicopter facility at Oxford Airport
Posted 4 April 2022
Volare Aviation has formally opened a dedicated helicopter maintenance, management and refurbishment facility in Hangar 14, Bay 2, at its London Oxford Airport home.
in Aerospace Wayland Additive signs MoU with EWI
Posted 4 April 2022
Huddersfield based Wayland Additive has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EWI Inc., aimed at solidifying the joint collaboration between the two parties with the stated intention of EWI purchasing a Calibur3 system, which will be
in Aerospace Annette Rothwell appointed to the Board of Velocity Composites
Posted 4 April 2022
Supplier of advanced composite material kits to the aerospace market, Velocity Composites plc, has appointed Annette Rothwell to the Board as an independent non-executive director, with immediate effect.
in Aerospace Air Charter Scotland partners with South Pole to offset carbon emissions
Posted 4 April 2022
UK-based air charter and aircraft management company, Air Charter Scotland, is teaming with global sustainability consultancy South Pole to fully offset carbon emissions from its business jet fleet based
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Rolls-Royce awarded £105m MoD contract to support UK Hawks
Posted 1 April 2022
Rolls-Royce has agreed a new £105 million contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide support for the Adour engine which powers the Hawk jet trainer aircraft, including those flown by the Royal Air Force
in Aerospace / Security Essex Police complete Operation Avocado at Stansted Airport
Posted 1 April 2022
Essex Police officers have completed Operation Avocado at Stansted Airport, which was designed to educate commercial drivers and airport workers about the signs that children might be victims of exploitation.
in Aerospace CAA celebrates 50th anniversary
Posted 1 April 2022
Today the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) embarks on its 50th anniversary celebrations, charting five decades which have seen revolutionary advances in aviation, safety and travel.
in Aerospace JMC Group contracted to work with Boeing at Gatwick
Posted 1 April 2022
JMC Group will commence work later this month on a two-year programme supporting Boeing at its Gatwick Airport MRO facility.
in Aerospace Stansted welcomes Tunisair
Posted 1 April 2022
Tunisia’s flag carrier Tunisair has launched flights between Tunis and London Stansted.
in Aerospace Atkins to deliver buildings and terminals work at Dublin and Cork airports
Posted 1 April 2022
Atkins has been appointed by daa as the multi-disciplinary consultant for the delivery of a services framework for its buildings at Dublin and Cork airports.
in Aerospace Airport climate action reaches new milestone in Europe
Posted 30 March 2022
At the 2022 ACI EUROPE Regional Airports’ Conference and Exhibition taking place in Palermo, the European airport industry marked a key milestone of more than 200 airports engaged in climate action within Airport Carbon
in Aerospace Menzies looks towards acquisition by Agility
Posted 30 March 2022
The board of John Menzies plc (Menzies) and the boards of Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C.P. (Agility) and its wholly-owned subsidiary NAS, have today announced they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer to
in Aerospace Stirling Dynamics integrates EASA Part21J for end-to-end aviation offering
Posted 30 March 2022
Stirling Dynamics, an Expleo company delivering advanced engineering services to the aerospace sector, has today announced the integration of EASA Part 21J Design capabilities into its offering,
in Aerospace Flybe re-emerges with two new routes at Glasgow Airport
Posted 30 March 2022
Relaunched Flybe Ltd, one of the UK’s newest airlines, will initiate two services next month to Birmingham and Belfast from Glasgow Airport.
in Aerospace / Security Smiths Detection to supply TSA with CTX explosive detection systems across the USA
Posted 30 March 2022
Smiths Detection will be supplying 47 CTX 9800 DSi explosive detection systems to the US Transport Security Administration (TSA).
in Aerospace / Space Inmarsat's GX Aviation enhances China Airlines' inflight Wi-Fi
Posted 29 March 2022
China Airlines’ first Airbus A321neo aircraft entered commercial service on Sunday 27th March 2022, offering an enhanced onboard experience that includes Inmarsat’s high-speed GX Aviation inflight
in Aerospace BA returns to short-haul European flights from Gatwick
Posted 29 March 2022
After two years British Airways returns to international short-haul flying from Gatwick Airport today, as its first service departed for Larnaca at 6:25am.
in Aerospace JAL Engineering selects IFS for aircraft fleet maintenance
Posted 29 March 2022
IFS today announced the Japan Airlines maintenance and engineering subsidiary, JAL Engineering Co., Ltd., has selected IFS to support fleet-wide long range maintenance planning.
in Aerospace Green aerospace tech to receive record UK government funding
Posted 29 March 2022
The UK’s aerospace technology research programme, the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), is to receive record levels of government funding, Industry Minister Lee Rowley confirmed today, driving forward the
in Aerospace A380 powered by 100% SAF takes first flight
Posted 28 March 2022
Airbus has completed the first flight of an A380 powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
