LEMO has introduced the new IP68-rated REDEL SP Series plastic connectors, the next generation of high-performance connectors designed for critical applications in test & measurement and UAV environments.

ZeroAvia's application to the European Union (EU) Innovation Fund for a €21.4 million grant to support the introduction of hydrogen-electric aircraft has been selected for grant agreement preparation.

Bristol Airport is consulting on a proposal to modify its runway approach lighting, as part of planned runway improvements, to meet future demand for travel to and from the region.

Rolls-Royce is supplying seven mtu emergency power generators for the expansion of the energy infrastructure at Kuwait International Airport.

Aviation asset specialist, AerFin, has partnered with private investment firm Turning Rock Partners to secure new asset-backed financing for the acquisition of three Airbus A320neo.

British Airways has signed a major deal with Starlink to provide every customer in every cabin with free Wi-Fi connectivity from next year, signifying a significant investment for the airline as part of its £7 billion transformation journey.

Following extensive remodelling of its modern Twin Peaks facility in St Athan, the fully independent MRO – which specialises in work on Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 – can now deliver comprehensive maintenance solutions to four aircraft at any one time.

Acron Aviation today announced an extension of its Boeing 737NG training services agreement with Ascend Airways at the London Training Centre (LTC).

British aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman, has appointed Richard Milne as its Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Radio frequency (RF) technology specialist Enterprise Control Systems (ECS), part of SPX Communication Technologies, today announced the launch of ECS Connect.

The MTC (Manufacturing Technology Centre) has marked a major milestone in its £15 million strategic partnership with Lloyds, established to support the development of skills and innovation in the UK’s manufacturing sector.

Tekever and Arkeus have successfully completed a joint integration and flight test campaign, proving the full compatibility and mission-readiness of Tekever’s AR3 EVO tactical unmanned aerial system and Arkeus’ Warden Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR).

Wayland Additive, a specialist in eBeam metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies, is returning to Formnext (taking place 18th–21st November 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany) where it will be showcasing its NeuBeam technology.

A new innovation challenge aimed at combatting the growing threat of drones to prisons has been launched by the Ministry of Justice through His Majesty's Government Communications Centre Co-Creation.

The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) today announced funding for the first three projects under its Non-CO2 Programme.

IBS Software today announced a multiyear Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) aimed at modernising airline retailing – the systems and processes airlines use to design, price and sell their products and services across digital and physical channels.

Nasmyth Group, a provider of specialist precision engineering services to the aerospace, defence and related industries, today announced its acquisition by Sigma Advanced Systems UK Ltd.

Aircraft orders in Q3 2025 fell to their lowest level since 2021, with 269 new orders placed – a 46% drop compared to the same period last year – yet year-to-date orders remain robust, up 46% at 1,431 aircraft, according to ADS.

A significant investment is being made into the British aerospace sector, following a major deal being made between a Vietnamese airline and the UK aerospace sector.

Chapman Freeborn has officially opened a new office in Zhengzhou – currently its sixth in China, alongside Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Chengdu and Shenzhen.

Korean Air has become a new customer for the A350F large freighter, following the conversion of seven of its existing A350-1000 passenger aircraft orders to the A350F.

Sofant Technologies has achieved a major industry milestone by successfully demonstrating a fully functioning Ka band transmit array using its proprietary RF MEMS beamforming IC.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported global passenger demand was up 3.6%, whilst air cargo demand rose by 2.9% in September.

UK additive manufacturing bureau, 3DPRINTUK, has now officially secured Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR) Certification.

The National Police Air Service (NPAS) has received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to advance its uncrewed aircraft trials into a Temporary Reserved Airspace (TRA) within Class G (uncontrolled) airspace, enabling daytime trial flights for the first time, while allowing equipped general aviation operators to safely share the same ...

Airframe Designs has promoted Chris Fleet to a newly created Operations Director role as part of its plans to expand its specialist engineering and manufacturing services to the global aviation, defence and space sectors.

Ascent Flight Training has announced the appointment of Chloe Barker as its new Managing Director.

London Stansted has published its latest Sustainability Report, which showcases the airport’s achievements over the past five years delivering its strategy: Working together for a brighter future.

The Met Office has launched the beta phase of its new Aeronautical Visualisation Service (MAVIS), which provides an advanced centralised aviation weather service.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that Eastern Airways, which operated regional services from airports across the UK, has suspended operations.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has continued its switch to more energy-efficient lighting with a high-mast LED upgrade.

SITA and easyJet have reimagined how airports can serve passengers with the launch of the SITA Agent App, a mobile tool that frees ground crew from fixed desks and allows them to assist passengers anywhere in the terminal.

Star Alliance, the world’s first and largest global airline alliance, has announced the appointment of Simon Ralph as its Managing Director for the United Kingdom.

Siemens has appointed Ella Haapiainen to lead its consultancy arm, Siemens Advanta, in the UK and Ireland, with a mission to help organisations tackle key challenges including digitalisation, decarbonisation and operational efficiency.

Siemens and Airbus are strengthening their long-standing partnership with a new strategic contract to work towards the decarbonisation of Airbus’ major industrial sites in Broughton, Filton and Stevenage.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has been reappointed to easyJet’s legal panel as one of its Tier 1 Strategic Preferred Suppliers, effective from 1st October 2025.

Britten-Norman - the British manufacturer of the Islander aircraft - has launched a new Aircraft Brokerage and Trade-In Service, providing operators with full lifecycle support for their fleets.

The National Police Air Service (NPAS) has been featured in the BBC documentary On the Front Line: Fighting the Phone Snatchers, now available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

An interactive classroom created through the £1.3 billion transformation of Manchester Airport has inspired 10,000 young people about aviation careers.

London Gatwick has officially opened applications for its 2026 graduate scheme, providing an exciting opportunity for ambitious university leavers to launch their careers at one of the UK’s busiest and most dynamic airports.

The summer sunshine has helped to generate a record amount of renewable energy at Bristol Airport - producing the equivalent in power used by almost 400 homes in a year.

London Luton Airport (LLA) is to carry out essential runway resurfacing works, beginning on 3rd November 2025.

Boeing has named the Rt Hon Sir Jeremy Quin as the new President of Boeing UK & Ireland.

A delegation of His Majesty’s Trade Commissioners and Investment Directors from the Department for Business and Trade visited Cranfield University yesterday to explore investment and growth opportunities in the region.

Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd (HAV), the designer of Airlander, has today announced the reservation of a further three aircraft, representing the first Airlander 10 aircraft destined for defence use.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander today launched a review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS), which will provide the framework within which any future expansion of Heathrow - with a third runway - will be considered.

At the Regional Investment Summit today, Nick Barton, CEO of Birmingham Airport, has committed to a £300 million investment over the following four years, as passenger numbers are expected to reach around 17 million by 2029.

Advanced Engineering has launched a new report to provide a timely 'AI reality check' for the UK’s manufacturing and engineering sectors.

ECS Group has appointed João Ferreira as its new Regional Commercial Director for the Americas, a key step in the Group’s growth strategy across one of the most dynamic air cargo markets worldwide.

ODU has introduced a pragmatic solution to the need for an ‘umbilical’ link between base equipment and various hand-held devices, its AMC High-Density USB-C interface.

Cleantech start-up Uplift360 and Leonardo have successfully transformed an end-of-life helicopter rotor blade into a prototype drone arm, marking a significant advance in critical materials recovery for defence and aerospace.

Innovation in AI technology for environmental and operational gains in aerospace and aviation has increased by more than 20% in five years according to the latest patent data reported by Appleyard Lees.

Heathrow welcomed nearly 7.4 million passengers last month, making it the busiest September ever for the airport and rounding off a record-breaking summer.

Air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, has announced the appointment of Saska Gerasimova as the new Group CEO.

Ontic is opening of a new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has finalised a commitment for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft, converting a Memorandum of Understanding signed in June into a firm order.

BAE Systems introduced Horizon Solutions Aftermarket Services and Support at the MRO Europe conference this week, the new name for its expanded product offerings in commercial avionics repair and support.

Liverpool-based aerospace surface treatment specialist ASG King & Fowler has now received formal Airbus approval for its newly installed, fully automated tartaric sulphuric anodising (TSA) line, which is a landmark achievement following the successful completion of this major £2 million investment programme.

B&H Worldwide has been awarded a global warehousing and logistics contract by Ontic Aerospace.

Viasat has announced an industry-first concept for business aviation that radically changes how in-flight connectivity performance is measured, aligned with a major new report by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has completed a successful sustainable fuel trial in a significant milestone towards the airport’s ambition of becoming net zero by 2033.

Energy logistics company, Exolum, today announced its decision to invest £4.5 million in creating the UK’s first independent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending facility at Redcliffe Bay in south-west England, as part of new plans for a UK-wide network of SAF blending hubs.

British drone engineering and manufacturing company, Windracers, today announced that the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) has commenced flights in Alaska using Windracers ULTRA, dual-use heavy-lift drone, to pioneer the delivery of essential supplies to remote communities and advance remote delivery research.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, has launched a joint study, Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain.

AMETEK MRO has signed a global agreement with AJW Group to provide specialist component repair support across facilities in Europe, the United States and Asia.

IBA has reported that International Airlines Group (IAG) has achieved the highest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use in Europe.

Swiss International Air Lines has taken delivery of its first A350-900, supporting the airline’s fleet modernisation programme and set to become SWISS’ flagship aircraft.

Getac Technology Corporation (Getac) has launched its new S510AD laptop, a powerful rugged PC built around AMD RyzenTM AI processing technology, for professionals who need advanced edge-AI performance in demanding field and industrial environments.

ADS - the UK trade association for aerospace, defence, security and space - has launched its Manifesto for next year’s Scottish Parliamentary elections, outlining a series of recommendations for the next five years.

International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for August 2025 showed total global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up 4.6% compared to August 2024, whilst air cargo demand was up by 4.1%.

British Airways has today launched its new lounge design concept with the opening of two new lounges on its global network, marking a significant step change in the airline’s premium offering.

During its busiest year on record, Birmingham Airport has invested in an enhanced customer experience training programme to further upskill colleagues.

InterLnkd has partnered with Viasat to offer the provider’s airline customers access to AirMall – the first full-scale digital inflight shopping mall – giving carriers a new way to monetise their onboard Wi Fi investment.

Construction has been completed on a new test cell facility at Cranfield University, developed as part of the Cranfield Hydrogen Integration Incubator (CH2i) project.

ADS - the UK trade association for the aerospace, defence, security and space - has today announced the appointment of Véronique Bardelmann, Vice President Safran UK & Europe, as its new Vice President for Aerospace.

The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) has expanded its 2026 exhibition footprint with the addition of a new hall, following the selling out of space 12 months in advance of the event, breaking the previous sell-out record.

The UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK - in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT) - has announced the latest group of projects to receive funding from the Future Flight Programme.

A major green energy upgrade has been completed at Doncasters’ Droitwich manufacturing site, with 2,400 solar panels now powering the Deritend Precision Castings facility.

New appointment follows +impact’s focus on bringing its global guest experience solutions delivered at international airports including Dubai Airports to wider aviation clients to help drive growth and best-in-class passenger experience.

Expleo and Deutsche Aircraft have signed a cooperation agreement to deliver engineering services for the aircraft programme, with Expleo becoming one of four first tier suppliers, playing a central role in Deutsche Aircraft’s supply chain.

A Labour MP has backed the aerospace and defence sectors and wants them to be ‘as successful as possible’.

IFS today announced the appointment of Mihita Podobnik as Chief People Officer, succeeding Debra McCowan, who is stepping down from her role as Chief Human Resources Officer.

Commercial aircraft manufacturers delivered 118 aircraft in August 2025, reporting a near one third increase compared to August 2024. According to ADS, this marks the highest number of aircraft deliveries for the month of August since 2018.

Bristol Airport has reported its busiest month ever with more than 1.2 million customers using the Airport in August, with many travelling on more fuel efficient and quieter aircraft.

The National Police Air Service (NPAS) has joined Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Essex Police and Hertfordshire Constabulary in a renewed, coordinated effort to tackle hare coursing and associated rural crime under Operation Galileo.

A Birmingham Airport (BHX) employment initiative for young care experienced adults has resulted in 50% of participants securing paid employment at the regional transport hub.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today approved Windracers, a British civil and defence drone manufacturer, to conduct the UK’s first civil unmanned aerial system (UAS) international operation.

TechPoint has opened a new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Basingstoke.

Public support for the use of drones is growing, according to research conducted by the air traffic service, NATS.

A man has been arrested in the UK by the National Crime Agency (NCA) as part of an investigation into a cyber incident impacting Collins Aerospace.

Lane Electronics will be showcasing its extensive portfolio of interconnection solutions next month at the Engineering Design Show (EDS) 2025, taking place 8th–9th October at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

IAG Cargo has expanded its service offering, through approval of SkyCell's temperature-controlled 1500X series containers for use on its network.

Advanced Engineering - taking place next month at the NEC, Birmingham (29th-30th October) - will focus on automation and robotics, sustainability, policy and the skills gap, whilst also highlighting additive manufacturing, advanced materials and composites, as well as aerospace, defence and satellite engineering.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today launched a consultation on reforms to the UK’s airspace change process, a key part of the UK’s wider programme to modernise airspace. 

Babcock has secured a four-year contract extension with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA), reinforcing its long-standing partnership and continued commitment to delivering life-saving helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) across the region.

British drone manufacturer Windracers recently welcomed Member of Parliament for Hamble Valley, Paul Holmes, to meet the team behind the the heavy-lift civil and defence drone, Windracers ULTRA.

OAG today released Megahubs 2025 - now in its 10th anniversary year - providing the definitive ranking of the world’s most connected airports by analysing destinations served and scheduled connections, with Heathrow ranked top for the third consecutive year.

Rolls-Royce has been selected by the European Union’s Clean Aviation programme to lead one of 12 groundbreaking new projects aiming to decarbonise aviation.

Farnborough Airport and Farnborough College of Technology (FCoT), have launched an enhanced Certificate in Airport Operations course.

Frequentis has been selected by LFV (Luftfartsverket), Sweden’s air navigation service provider, to deliver the country’s first nationwide drone (UAS) traffic management system.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has launched a new tech-driven programme of developments designed to transform the passenger experience.

STS Aviation Services has selected the British School of Aviation (BSA) as a preferred supplier of aviation training and course services.