in Aerospace Posted 22 March 2019
Volga-Dnepr Airlines, on behalf of its logistics partner Panalpina, has helped Babcock by completing the exchange of two helicopter types between companies located on the opposite sides of the globe – in the UK and Australia.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 21 March 2019
Smiths Detection has announced its partnership with Gold Coast Airport in Australia, part of Queensland Airports Limited, to trial Smiths Detection’s latest CT technology screening systems for passenger carry-on
in Aerospace Posted 21 March 2019
The fourth and final British Airways aircraft in a heritage livery touched down at Heathrow this morning.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 21 March 2019
Orbit Communication Systems and Inmarsat Government have announced a long-term agreement to offer end-users a new modular, multi-role aviation terminal, optimised for use over Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) high-throughput wideband
in Aerospace Posted 21 March 2019
Milan Bergamo Airport has announced that from 1st September 2019, British Airways will begin year-round flights from Gatwick to Milan Bergamo.
in Aerospace Posted 21 March 2019
In February, NATS handled 174,069 flights in UK airspace, an increase of 2.8% compared to February 2018, which equates to an extra 4,769 flights.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 21 March 2019
London Stansted is building on the recent opening of a new technology-led terminal control centre called ‘The Hub’ – which will help smooth the flow of passengers through the airport and enhance the airport’s ability to respond swiftly to operational issues –
in Aerospace Posted 20 March 2019
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has taken delivery of its first A380 at a special ceremony in Toulouse, becoming the 15th operator of the world’s largest passenger aircraft.
in Aerospace Posted 20 March 2019
Bombardier Business Aircraft announced today that the Luxaviation Group, one of the largest business aircraft operators worldwide, now operates the first Challenger 350 aircraft delivered to a customer in Belgium.
in Aerospace Posted 20 March 2019
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is delighted to announce it will be launching daily (year-round) flights between London Heathrow and São Paulo, Brazil in 2020.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 20 March 2019
Farnborough International has today confirmed that NASA’s Bob Pearce, Deputy Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Research, will speak at the Global Urban Air Summit, taking place on 3rd to 4th of September at
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 19 March 2019
A £2.4 million state of the art engineering composite test centre is being developed in Scotland as part of a new industrial partnership between the University of Edinburgh (UoE) and Babcock
in Aerospace / Events Posted 15 March 2019
Cranfield University today marked the official start of construction of the new £67 million Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre (DARTeC) to be built at the Cranfield campus, with a groundbreaking ceremony.
in Aerospace Posted 15 March 2019
London Stansted saw over 1.87 million passengers pass through the airport in February, an increase of 8.2% over the same month in 2018.
in Aerospace Posted 15 March 2019
Heathrow welcomed 5.48 million passengers in 28 days, securing the airport’s 28th consecutive record month for passenger growth (+1.7% vs February 2018).
in Aerospace Posted 15 March 2019
Professional services provider, Equiom, has appointed Graeme Shanks as Senior Manager within the Aviation team.
in Aerospace Posted 14 March 2019
Details of new implementing procedures agreed under the bilateral air safety agreements (BASA) between the UK and US were today discussed with aerospace and aviation industry representatives at an event at the Embassy of the United
in Aerospace / Events Posted 13 March 2019
The UK-based air traffic service provider, NATS and project partner, Leidos were crowned winners at the annual Jane’s ATC Awards in Madrid yesterday, overcoming stiff competition from deserving projects from around the world.
in Aerospace Posted 13 March 2019
Lufthansa Group has signed an order for 20 additional A350-900 wide-body aircraft, following a decision by the company’s supervisory board.
in Aerospace Posted 13 March 2019
Atkins has been appointed to a series of contracts at Birmingham Airport to manage the upgrade and extension of the airport terminals and to oversee the airfield reconfiguration, as part the airport’s Master Plan to provide a
in Aerospace Posted 13 March 2019
Airbus has delivered the first FANS-C equipped A320 aircraft to easyJet.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 13 March 2019
BAE Systems has signed a new agreement with The Welding Institute (TWI), designed to drive innovation, skills and training across UK industry.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 13 March 2019
Oxford Advanced Surfaces Limited (OAS) and Polkima A.S. announced at JEC World 2019 in Paris (12th-14th March), that they have signed a supply agreement for OAS’ Onto product.
in Aerospace Posted 12 March 2019
Emirates today announced the launch of a second daily flight from Dubai (DXB) to London Stansted, starting 1st July 2019.
in Aerospace / Space Posted 12 March 2019
Aireon and Thales gave signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to expand their space-based ADS-B collaboration, looking at ways to improve aviation efficiency by globally leveraging the space-based Automatic Dependent
in Aerospace Posted 12 March 2019
Birmingham Airport has awarded Volvo Bus UK the contract to supply the airport with six 7900e single deck electric buses.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 12 March 2019
Engineering services specialist focused on essential infrastructure including airports, railways and highways, Dyer & Butler, has announced that Dyer & Butler Electrical has followed its Aviation division in achieving one
in Aerospace Posted 12 March 2019
Almost 1.2 million passengers travelled through London Luton Airport (LLA) in February 2019, a 13.1% increase on the same month last year and the airport’s busiest February on record.
in Aerospace Posted 12 March 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new industry certification – the Center for Excellence for Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh) – to improve the handling and the transport by air of perishable products.
in Aerospace Posted 11 March 2019
Business aviation group purchasing organisation, AVIAA, is growing its Customer Success team and enhancing its data infrastructure to support a widened membership of nearly 500 aircraft.
in Aerospace Posted 11 March 2019
Aerospace composite specialist, AVS-SYS Ltd, has been selected to operate a European Repair Station for Comtek Advanced Structures Ltd (Comtek), providing a UK based facility for Comtek approved repair schemes
in Aerospace Posted 11 March 2019
British Airways has completed the installation of dozens of hosted bag-drop machines at its home at Heathrow’s Terminal 5, with more than 3.5 million customers having used the new technology so far.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 11 March 2019
With Northern Ireland companies contributing £900 million to the aerospace sector’s annual revenue, it is little wonder there are 11 manufacturing companies heading to the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2019, in Hamburg
in Aerospace Posted 11 March 2019
Research commissioned by NATS has found that 82% of British adults agree that aviation is important for the UK economy and 59% are in favour of airspace modernisation.
in Aerospace Posted 11 March 2019
Air Senegal has taken delivery of its first A330-900 from Airbus’ production line in Toulouse.
in Aerospace Posted 8 March 2019
Aerospace suppliers are signing up to a campaign for improved gender balance in aviation and aerospace.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 8 March 2019
Williams Advanced Engineering has published a White Paper to showcase its proprietary, patent-pending innovations in carbon composites and the benefits they offer to the automotive industry and beyond, developing a pair of
in Aerospace Posted 8 March 2019
Birmingham Airport is celebrating International Women’s Day today, with a series of activities running across the Airport based on the official theme #BalancedforBetter.
in Aerospace Posted 8 March 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for January 2019, showing traffic (revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose 6.5% compared to January 2018, the fastest
in Aerospace Posted 7 March 2019
Today the UK government confirmed details of measures that will ensure flights will continue if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
in Aerospace Posted 7 March 2019
Wizz Air, the largest Central and Eastern European low cost carrier, has taken delivery of its first of 184 A321neo aircraft on order, at an event in Hamburg.
in Aerospace Posted 7 March 2019
Shell Aviation and DCC Holding Denmark A/S, a subsidiary of DCC plc, have signed an agreement to form a branded marketing and distribution business that will supply aviation fuels at seven airports across Denmark.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 7 March 2019
Bath based provider of precision positioning devices for high accuracy rotary and angular inspection systems, RPI UK, will be launching the QuadProfile at Control 2019 in Stuttgart (7th-10th May), whilst also exclusively previewing its
in Aerospace Posted 6 March 2019
Element Materials Technology (Element) has announced that two more of its laboratories have been added to Bombardier’s Approved Supplier List (ASL).
in Aerospace Posted 6 March 2019
Always looking to support upcoming generations of engineering talent, Harwin has announced the founding of its Harwin Academy.
in Aerospace Posted 6 March 2019
London City Airport has been awarded the title of Best Airport in Europe for airports in the two to five million passengers per annum category in the prestigious Airport Council International’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ)
in Aerospace Posted 6 March 2019
A Cranfield University Research Fellow based at Airbus Broughton, has come up with an idea to keep operators safe while speeding up aircraft production.
in Aerospace Posted 6 March 2019
Gulf Air received the airline’s second Airbus A320neo to join the fleet, which landed in Bahrain International Airport today.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 5 March 2019
The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) is to go back to its roots and allow public access to its exhibition halls to promote and inspire the next generation of pilots, engineers and innovators, ceasing to host a public weekend as it focuses on its five
in Aerospace Posted 5 March 2019
Photochemical etching specialist, Precision Micro, has installed a further automated optical inspection machine (AOI) as part of its on-going investment programme to meet the upturn in demand for high volume, close tolerance precision etched
in Aerospace / Events Posted 5 March 2019
Transport Minister Liz Sugg has written to the aviation sector, calling on them to pledge action to overcome the gender gap, ahead of International Women’s Day later this week.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 5 March 2019
National Police Air Service (NPAS) of the United Kingdom, has selected Airbus Helicopters to provide support and maintenance for its fleet of 19 helicopters following a competitive procurement.
in Aerospace Posted 5 March 2019
Ideagen today announced it is to mark the latest development milestone for Q-Pulse 7 with the launch of an exciting beta programme for selected users of the software.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 5 March 2019
Gatwick Airport has launched a new competition with the Department for International Trade (DIT) to give local businesses the chance to attend international trade exhibitions – helping them grow
in Aerospace Posted 5 March 2019
Cobham Aerospace Communications and Inmarsat today announce the launch of SB-Helo X-Stream helicopter satcom solution for Cobham AVIATOR SP systems.
in Aerospace Posted 5 March 2019
Bombardier's Global 7500 aircraft, has once again demonstrated its ability to go the distance by completing the world's longest range business jet flight in history, successfully completing an 8,152-nautical-mile flight
in Aerospace Posted 5 March 2019
British Airways unveiled the second in its series of heritage liveries – a British European Airways (BEA) design on an Airbus 319 – as it touched down at Heathrow yesterday morning.
in Aerospace Posted 4 March 2019
Northern Ireland based aerospace engineering company, Causeway Aero, is celebrating after achieving the AS9100 accreditation.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 4 March 2019
The Aviation Minister Liz Sugg met with young female students at Stansted Airport College ahead of International Women’s Day to see some of the work London Stansted Airport does to encourage girls into aviation
in Aerospace / Events Posted 4 March 2019
To mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week, British Airways is welcoming its first Cabin Crew Apprentices at its Global Learning Academy near Heathrow.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 4 March 2019
Ralph Hooper, OBE, FREng, FRAeS, a member of Cranfield University’s very first student cohort and one of the UK’s most important post-war aircraft designers, has received a Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University.
in Aerospace Posted 4 March 2019
Singapore Aerospace Manufacturing Pte Ltd (SAM) has completed its acquisition of JW Kane Precision Limited (JW Kane).
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 1 March 2019
Babcock International is supporting Apprenticeship Week across the UK (4th-8th March), as the company gears up to recruit its 2019 intake across its marine sector.
in Aerospace Posted 28 February 2019
The Chief Executive Officer of London Stansted, Ken O’Toole, today called on local businesses, community leaders and regional organisations, to make their voices heard and press Government for upgrades to the rail links to the
in Aerospace / Events Posted 28 February 2019
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable development and carbon footprint reduction, TAG Farnborough Airport is supporting a solar energy programme (in conjunction with Carbon Footprint Ltd) that offsets
in Aerospace Posted 28 February 2019
In the space of less than 14 months, three technical staff members from Malvern-based Validair Monitoring Solutions Limited (VMSL) have succeeded in securing international accreditation from particle counters and monitoring
in Aerospace Posted 28 February 2019
Loganair has commenced operations between Derry and London Stansted after being selected as the new operator for the Public Service Obligation (PSO) contract between Northern Ireland’s North West and England’s capital.
in Aerospace Posted 28 February 2019
Rolls-Royce has decided to withdraw from the current competition to power Boeing’s proposed middle of the market – or New Midsize Airplane (NMA) – platform.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 27 February 2019
The 2019 edition of the annual Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition – being held 27th & 28th February in Kigali, Rwanda – was officially opened this morning by Rwandan President, HE Paul Kagame, who delivered a strong message of
in Aerospace Posted 27 February 2019
London Southend Airport is to become the capital’s new gateway to Scotland following a milestone agreement with Scotland’s airline, Loganair, to provide routes from the airport to three destinations, starting from spring 2019.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 27 February 2019
Dyer & Butler, a multi-disciplined engineering services specialist focused on essential infrastructure including airports and part of M Group Services, is expanding its team of STEM ambassadors.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 27 February 2019
International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox has today announced that UK Export Finance (UKEF) will support UK firms with £130 million for three projects in Ghana, including the development of Tamale Airport.
in Aerospace Posted 27 February 2019
Leonardo has announced that three AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters will be supplied to the Victoria Police in Australia, as part of its Air Wing’s fleet modernisation effort to provide enhanced airborne capabilities.
in Aerospace Posted 27 February 2019
Bombardier is to enhance its global customer services with a significant expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, by transforming its award-winning Singapore Service Centre into a high-capacity, one-stop-shop
in Aerospace Posted 27 February 2019
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) to GKN Fokker Services for ADS-B Out modification for the Boeing 747-400 and 757-200 & 757-300 aircraft,
in Aerospace / Events Posted 27 February 2019
Aviation fuel products and service supplier, Air BP, launched its new Airfield Automation digital platform in Africa - designed to help prevent misfuelling - at the fourth Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition, taking place this
in Aerospace Posted 26 February 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards’ to recognise and encourage industry excellence.
in Aerospace Posted 26 February 2019
Heathrow has signed a landmark deal on airport charges, worth hundreds of millions of pounds, with airlines operating at the airport.
in Aerospace Posted 26 February 2019
IAG Cargo has today announced the opening of a brand new pharmaceutical centre in Madrid dedicated to its Constant Climate product for transporting time and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products.
in Aerospace Posted 26 February 2019
Air Vanuatu, the national flag carrier of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, has signed a firm order with Airbus for four A220s (two A220-100s and two A220-300s).
in Aerospace Posted 25 February 2019
Engineers at Rolls-Royce in Derby, UK, have successfully tested a key component of the UltraFan engine design, with - for the first time - all composite elements of the Advanced Low Pressure System (ALPS), including fan blades, a fan case and
in Aerospace / Events Posted 25 February 2019
AS 9100 certified Goudsmit UK, will be presenting a range of magnetic product solutions for the aerospace industry at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), being held at the Hamburg Messe from the 2nd to 4th of April 2019.
in Aerospace Posted 25 February 2019
Family-owned precision engineering firm JJ Churchill of Leicestershire has secured more than £100 million in contracts, increased its headcount by 35% and its export forward order book from under £1 million to more than
in Aerospace / Events Posted 25 February 2019
Williams Advanced Engineering and JPA Design have joined together to revolutionise future aircraft interiors through the application of innovative design and Formula One-derived technology.
in Aerospace Posted 25 February 2019
International aviation fuel products and services supplier, Air BP, has announced the appointment of Daniel Tyzack as managing director, Asia Pacific, effective immediately.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 22 February 2019
IFS and PTC today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for a strategic collaboration expected to increase value for customers who differentiate their brand on service excellence and asset readiness across
in Aerospace Posted 22 February 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for the 2018 safety performance of the commercial airline industry showing continuing safety improvements over the long term but an increase in accidents compared to
in Aerospace Posted 22 February 2019
One young woman from Ballyclare has engineered herself a new career.
in Aerospace Posted 22 February 2019
Loganair has been selected as the new operator for the Public Service Obligation (PSO) contract to secure Derry’s sole air service to London, following the weekend’s news that previous operator flybmi has entered insolvency.
in Aerospace Posted 21 February 2019
Inmarsat has launched a grassroots innovation programme to explore the role of satellite communication in the commercial unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market.
in Aerospace Posted 21 February 2019
Inflite The Jet Centre based at London Stansted Airport, has acquired Bombardier Challenger and Global Express specialist Excellence Aviation Services.
in Aerospace Posted 21 February 2019
Cornwall Airport Newquay (CAN) has announced that from 3rd June 2019, regional operator Blue Islands, a franchise partner of Flybe, will commence a new service to Jersey and Guernsey.
in Aerospace Posted 20 February 2019
The government and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have today announced a new partnership with the retailer Jessops, as part of a national campaign to increase public awareness of the rules around flying drones.
in Aerospace Posted 20 February 2019
Oriens Aviation announced today that it has signed an agreement with Pilatus Aircraft Ltd to extend its exclusive UK and Ireland Authorised Pilatus Centre at London Biggin Hill Airport to the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet,
in Aerospace Posted 19 February 2019
Bombardier today announced the latest addition to its expanding service and support network – a dedicated Mobile Response Team (MRT) aircraft based in Frankfurt.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 19 February 2019
An international drone competition returns to north Wales from 16th to 18th June 2019, with Welsh Government backing and a home team competing from Wrexham Glyndwr University.
in Aerospace Posted 19 February 2019
UK and EU aerospace design and certification organisation, Aerospace Engineering Solutions (AES Global), has extended its operations and has opened an engineering design office in Shannon, Ireland.
in Aerospace Posted 19 February 2019
London City Airport welcomed the launch of British Airways flights to Munich on Saturday, closely followed by LOT Polish Airlines' inaugural flight from Budapest yesterday, linking the capital of Hungary to the Docklands airport.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 18 February 2019
As part of its continuing plan for growth, systems and engineering technology company Frazer-Nash Consultancy, has officially opened its new Middlesbrough office.
