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in Aerospace Industry poll shows gradual aviation recovery
Posted 15 July 2020
The consensus from a major industry poll conducted as part of FlightPlan: Charting a Course into the Future - an online broadcast by Inmarsat and the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) - has highlighted that the commercial
in Aerospace SITA secures EMS re-certification across six offices
Posted 14 July 2020
SITA has taken another step towards its ambition to be carbon neutral by 2022 by securing ISO14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems - EMS) re-certification for six SITA offices globally, including London.
in Aerospace Wayland Additive launches new website
Posted 14 July 2020
In a decisive step on the road to the full commercialisation of its ground-breaking and entirely new electron beam (eBeam) powder bed fusion (PBF) process for metal Additive Manufacturing (AM), Wayland Additive has announced the launch of its brand
in Aerospace Manchester Airport’s T2 reopens
Posted 14 July 2020
With Terminal Two reopening this week, all three of Manchester Airport’s terminals will be open from Wednesday 15th July.
in Aerospace CFMS study bolsters business case for regional electric aircraft
Posted 14 July 2020
A new study from the Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), a not-for-profit specialist in digital engineering, has helped the aerospace industry move a step closer to the development of regional electric
in Aerospace Alloyed wins prestigious IOP Award
Posted 13 July 2020
Kidlington based Alloyed, the company formed from the merger of OxMet Technologies and Betatype late last year, has won the prestigious Institute of Physics (IOP) Business Start-up Award 2020.
in Aerospace EUROCONTROL and EASA open joint office
Posted 13 July 2020
The Director General of EUROCONTROL Eamonn Brennan and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Executive Director Patrick Ky, have together officially opened the joint EASA-EUROCONTROL Technical and Coordination Office (TeCO) at
in Aerospace Loganair and Blue Islands partner to connect UK regions and Channel Islands
Posted 13 July 2020
Loganair and Blue Islands have formed an extensive partnership to offer a broad new range of regional air connections across the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
in Aerospace Manston Airport granted DCO
Posted 10 July 2020
A Development Consent Order (DCO) has been granted by the Department for Transport to reactivate Manston Airport as a dedicated air freight hub.
in Aerospace London City Airport resumes flights through Government’s ‘Travel Corridors’
Posted 10 July 2020
International flights have resumed today from London’s most central airport, as the Government’s ‘Travel Corridors’ policy comes into effect.
in Aerospace Resilient Pilot partners with Aviation Insider
Posted 10 July 2020
Airline simulator and training specialists, Aviation Insider, have selected Resilient Pilot to provide their free pilot mentoring service.
in Aerospace / Space UK Space Agency backs Covid-19 testing kit drone deliveries
Posted 10 July 2020
Drones delivering Covid-19 test kits and a mobile app that uses space-derived data to identify and support vulnerable or elderly people who may be suffering from poverty or loneliness, are among the projects that have been
in Aerospace IATA wants post-COVID-19 green recovery to embrace SAF
Posted 9 July 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasised the aviation industry’s commitment to its emissions reduction goals and called for the International Energy Agency (IEA) to prioritise investment in sustainable
in Aerospace Uncoordinated measures restrict reopening of EU borders
Posted 9 July 2020
A4E and ACI EUROPE, representing Europe’s airlines and airports, are urging EU and Schengen States to do away with politics and follow their agreed, fact-based approach towards lifting the ban on non-essential travel to the EU
in Aerospace / Events Aerospace fuel expert celebrates centenary with student lecture
Posted 9 July 2020
Dr Eric Goodger, a Cranfield University lecturer for many years following his career as a Cranfield academic, will celebrate his 100th birthday this week with a lecture on his favourite topic, fuels and combustion.
in Aerospace / Defence Hardide Coatings appoints Rob Holmes as VP Aerospace
Posted 9 July 2020
Advanced surface coating technology company, Bicester based Hardide Coatings, has appointed Rob Holmes as VP Aerospace as the company targets strategic growth in the aerospace and defence sectors.
in Aerospace IBA adjusts aircraft values to account for Covid-19 impact
Posted 8 July 2020
Aviation data and advisory company, IBA, has adjusted its market values for all commercial passenger aircraft types across the widebody, narrowbody, regional jet and turboprop categories to reflect the impact of Covid-19.
in Aerospace Eastern Airways to launch Southampton - Dublin route
Posted 8 July 2020
Eastern Airways has today confirmed the start date of Monday 17th August 2020 for another new route from Southampton Airport to Dublin as part of its expansion plans at the south coast of England airport.
in Aerospace CAA launches loss of control awareness campaign
Posted 7 July 2020
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a safety campaign to raise awareness of ‘loss of control in-flight’ incidents in General Aviation.
in Aerospace / Defence / Events FIA Connect to bring industry stakeholders together
Posted 7 July 2020
Taking place across 20th-24th July, the same week the 2020 Airshow was scheduled, FIA Connect will bring global industry together via an online platform, providing world-class content, insight and business growth opportunities.
in Aerospace SITA’s contact centre deploys Genesys Cloud
Posted 7 July 2020
Specialists air transport ICT firm SITA, has moved its global service contact centre to the cloud with Genesys.
in Aerospace Emirates SkyCargo adds Glasgow to its network
Posted 6 July 2020
Emirates SkyCargo will be operating scheduled cargo flights to 100 destinations across six continents during the month of July 2020, adding Glasgow to its network.
in Aerospace ICAO adjusts CORSIA
Posted 3 July 2020
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Council of ICAO agreed earlier this week to provide a clear safeguard to the CORSIA – Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, the first ever global market-based measure being applied for any industry
in Aerospace TUI taking off once again from Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Posted 3 July 2020
Doncaster Sheffield Airport has announced that TUI will once again take off from 1st August.
in Aerospace Travel restrictions eased
Posted 3 July 2020
Passengers returning or visiting from certain destinations which pose a reduced risk to the public health of UK citizens, including Spain and Italy, will no longer need to self-isolate when arriving in England, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps set out today.
in Aerospace BA to reopen routes throughout July
Posted 2 July 2020
Throughout July, British Airways will resume flying to more destinations across its network, albeit offering fewer frequencies due to reduced demand and the impact of the global quarantine restrictions.
in Aerospace L3Harris launches ATPL Modular Training
Posted 2 July 2020
L3Harris Airline Academy has launched its new ATPL Modular Training programme.
in Aerospace IATA sees slight improvement in May passenger demand
Posted 2 July 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that whilst passenger demand in May (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs), dropped 91.3% compared to May 2019, this was a mild uptick from the 94% annual
in Aerospace Air bp hits 250,000 fuelling milestone
Posted 1 July 2020
Air bp has passed a milestone of 250,000 fuellings using its Airfield Automation digital technology.
in Aerospace Southend Airport reopens doors to passengers
Posted 1 July 2020
London Southend Airport today opened its terminal doors to passengers for its first flight after three months of being closed due to COVID-19.
in Aerospace Wizz Air restarts operations from Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Posted 1 July 2020
Doncaster Sheffield Airport has announced that following the relaxation of travel restrictions Wizz Air will be restarting operations from DSA today, with the first flights expected to Riga, Krakow, Vilnius and
in Aerospace EasyJet begins consultation with its UK employee representatives
Posted 1 July 2020
EasyJet has started formal consultation on proposals with employee representatives including BALPA and UNITE on all of its UK based pilots and crew, including the potential closing of three of its bases in the UK – London
in Aerospace Airbus to reduce workforce including 1,700 UK jobs
Posted 1 July 2020
Airbus has announced plans to adapt its global workforce and resize its commercial aircraft activity in response to the COVID-19 crisis, resulting in an expected reduction of around 15,000 positions no later than summer 2021,
in Aerospace PM sets sights on world’s first zero emission long haul plane
Posted 30 June 2020
In a speech given on the economy in Dudley today, the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the UK should set out to become the producer of the world’s first zero emission long haul passenger plane.
in Aerospace / Security Smiths Detection to supply Kuwait airport with security-screening equipment
Posted 30 June 2020
Smiths Detection will supply hold-baggage screening equipment for Kuwait’s new International Airport Terminal 2, which is currently under construction.
in Aerospace IATA reports May air cargo increase
Posted 30 June 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in May showing a slight improvement in the air cargo market.
in Aerospace SPI Lasers to rebrand under TRUMPF banner
Posted 30 June 2020
High-technology company TRUMPF today announced a close business cooperation between TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH and Southampton based SPI Lasers UK Ltd., which are both wholly owned subsidiaries of the TRUMPF Group.
in Aerospace London City Airport showcases extra safety measures
Posted 30 June 2020
London City Airport has today released a new video for passengers that showcases the extra measures that have been added to the passenger experience, to protect their wellbeing and make everyone feel safe at the airport.
in Aerospace Meggitt expands its aviation repair capabilities in Asia
Posted 30 June 2020
High performance components and subsystems specialist for aerospace and defence, Meggitt PLC, has received authority approval to repair over 80 new part numbers at its newly expanded Services & Support centre of
in Aerospace Commercial flights resume at Norwich Airport as demand builds
Posted 30 June 2020
Commercial flights from Norwich Airport are restarting, with KLM resuming daily flights to Amsterdam Schiphol from 3rd August 2020, offering onward international connectivity.
in Aerospace Emirates to resume passenger flights from Glasgow
Posted 30 June 2020
Emirates will re-start passenger flights between Glasgow (GLA) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) from 15th July.
in Aerospace CAA launches consultation on procedure for reviewing classification of airspace
Posted 29 June 2020
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published its draft procedure for reviewing the classification of areas of airspace and is now inviting stakeholders to provide their feedback on the draft
in Aerospace Airbus concludes ATTOL with fully autonomous flight tests
Posted 29 June 2020
Following an extensive two-year flight test programme, Airbus has successfully concluded its Autonomous Taxi, Take-Off and Landing (ATTOL) project.
in Aerospace COVID-19 disruption keeps global aircraft deliveries on hold
Posted 29 June 2020
Aircraft delivery figures for May 2020 show the aerospace industry has been severely disrupted by the effects of COVID-19 on international aviation and on manufacturing production.
in Aerospace Work to begin on £4.1m FASTBLADE composite test centre
Posted 29 June 2020
The first major engineering works on FASTBLADE, a state-of-the-art composite structures research facility, will begin in July as part of an industry-academic partnership between Babcock International Group (Babcock) and the
in Aerospace UK Government provided over £665m support to aerospace
Posted 26 June 2020
UK Export Finance (UKEF) has today published its annual report and accounts, showing it has provided over £665 million in support for the aerospace industry.
in Aerospace / Defence GKN Aerospace continues Jet engine Biofuel testing
Posted 26 June 2020
FMV (Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) has contracted GKN Aerospace Sweden to continue biofuel testing of the RM12 engine.
in Aerospace Air bp appoints Martin Thomsen as CEO
Posted 25 June 2020
Air bp announced that Martin Thomsen will assume the role of chief executive officer, Air bp, on 1st July 2020.
in Aerospace R&D tax relief benefits start-ups
Posted 25 June 2020
Specialist R&D Tax Consultancy, TBAT, are highlighting how claiming R&D Tax Relief may provide a significant injection of cash to start-up businesses.
in Aerospace Emirates to resume A380 flights to Heathrow
Posted 24 June 2020
The Emirates A380 aircraft will begin serving travellers on flights to London Heathrow and Paris starting from 15th July.
in Aerospace Inmarsat's smart pipe advance delivers fully connected Boeing 777X
Posted 24 June 2020
Inmarsat and Boeing are delivering digital aircraft transformation through innovative ‘smart pipe’ tech, with this new advance in comms tech providing fast and secure inflight broadband connectivity, from
in Aerospace UK airport jobs at risk as COVID-19 impact continues
Posted 24 June 2020
With the COVID-19 crisis having brought international aviation to a near-standstill, in the worst drop-off in traffic levels the industry has ever witnessed, the Airport Operators Association (AOA) has today called for the UK
in Aerospace Commercial flights resume at Bournemouth Airport
Posted 24 June 2020
Commercial flights from Bournemouth returned yesterday, as Ryanair passengers took off for Malaga for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with more routes now available to book.
in Aerospace KLM to resume operations from London City Aiport in July
Posted 24 June 2020
Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 crisis, KLM has been adapting its network and flight schedule in line with travel restrictions and demand and from 13th July it is set to resume operations between London City Airport and
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Captain Tom becomes Cranfield University honorary graduate
Posted 23 June 2020
Cranfield University in Bedfordshire has recognised Captain Tom Moore for his services to the local community and the country by awarding him an Honorary Doctor of Science in its 2020 graduation celebrations.
in Aerospace Overview launches Miranda
Posted 23 June 2020
Developer of high-precision positioning technology, Overview Ltd, has released Miranda, a new variant of their Servotorq series of direct drive, Integrated Servo Motors which deliver high positional accuracy with fast, smooth and silent motion.
in Aerospace ITFC adds Bombardier Global 700 Series to its approvals
Posted 22 June 2020
Inflite The Jet Centre (ITFC), based at London Stansted Airport, is adding base maintenance capability for the Bombardier Aviation Global Express (BD700 Series).
in Aerospace Element gains RRA accreditation for PCTEST lab in South Korea
Posted 22 June 2020
Element Materials Technology (Element) has received Radio Research Agency (RRA) accreditation by the national accreditation body of South Korea as a designated test laboratory for formal certification testing of
in Aerospace BA CityFlyer restarts services from London City Airport
Posted 22 June 2020
London City Airport has announced British Airways subsidiary BA CityFlyer will resume some routes from London City Airport to Ibiza, Florence, Málaga and Palma this summer.
in Aerospace / Defence ViaLite RFoF links used for aircraft timing test support
Posted 22 June 2020
A military aerospace company is using ViaLite RF over fibre (RFoF) distributed GPS/GNSS equipment for aircraft timing test support.
in Aerospace Manchester Airport launches safe travel measures as flights resume
Posted 22 June 2020
Manchester Airport is advising customers of a range of new safety measures, as flying resumes to a range of destinations from today.
in Aerospace / Events Armchair Airshow sitting pretty
Posted 19 June 2020
Airshows across the world may be cancelled but the free International Armchair Airshow taking place tomorrow promises a unique experience for anyone interested in the world of aviation.
in Aerospace Chapman Freeborn acquires Arcus Air Logistics
Posted 19 June 2020
Chapman Freeborn has signed an agreement to acquire Arcus Air Logistics and Arcus Air OBC from the Arcus Air Group.
in Aerospace / Security Redline wins CAA and Jet Edge contracts
Posted 19 June 2020
Air Partner company and provider of global security solutions, Redline, has won a long-term contract with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and is now also providing consultancy services to private aviation company Jet Edge.
in Aerospace Keltie strikes gold in FT Special Report
Posted 19 June 2020
ADS Member Keltie has earned top-10 ranking in the Financial Times Special Report on Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms 2020, whilst its sister firm K2 also received recommended status.
in Aerospace Heathrow assists local fight against COVID-19
Posted 18 June 2020
Heathrow has donated a further 5,000 FFP3 face masks to NHS personnel at Hillingdon Hospital this week, taking the total donated to 16,000 since the outbreak of COVID-19.
in Aerospace Loganair re-establishes Belfast City to Glasgow flights
Posted 18 June 2020
Loganair today announced the addition of Glasgow to its portfolio of Scottish destinations from George Best Belfast City Airport.
in Aerospace London City Airport flyers point to clearing skies
Posted 18 June 2020
As the United Kingdom begins to look beyond lockdown and its businesses take the first steps of recovery, a survey of London City Airport’s customers has shown many travellers plan to get back in the air as soon as possible.
in Aerospace Emirates resumes passenger flights from Manchester
Posted 17 June 2020
Today Emirates has resumed flights for passengers between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Dubai International Airport (DXB), reconnecting people and businesses in the North of England to 30 destinations currently on Emirates’ growing
in Aerospace Norwegian to restart short haul flights from the UK
Posted 17 June 2020
Norwegian has announced that in line with other European carriers and as a result of increased customer demand, the airline will begin to operate flights between London Gatwick to Oslo, London Gatwick to Copenhagen, Edinburgh to Oslo
in Aerospace BAE Systems applying engine controls tech towards cleaner future
Posted 17 June 2020
BAE Systems is applying energy management and engine controls technology expertise to enable the next generation of propulsion systems.
in Aerospace Skywall net capture integrated with European C2 System
Posted 17 June 2020
Northumberland based OpenWorks Engineering's SkyWall Patrol will be integrated as part of the ALADDIN project at a demonstration in Greece later in 2020 using the SkyLink module.
in Aerospace CAAi delivers primary aviation legislation review in Kazakhstan
Posted 16 June 2020
CAA International (CAAi), the technical cooperation arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), has completed the first milestone of a major aviation oversight programme to help Kazakhstan adopt a new aviation
in Aerospace CAA to bring many new light aircraft designs under national regulation
Posted 16 June 2020
Following a public consultation, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today confirmed that new designs of aeroplanes and helicopters weighing between 450kg and 600kg will move from pan-European
in Aerospace Air France resumes operations from Birmingham Airport
Posted 16 June 2020
Air France is gradually resuming operations from Birmingham Airport to assist with essential travel and repatriation to and from the Midlands.
in Aerospace / Defence BAE Systems progresses plans to recruit 800 apprentices
Posted 15 June 2020
BAE Systems is moving forward with the recruitment of a record number of apprentices, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
in Aerospace UK Government establishes Jet Zero Council
Posted 15 June 2020
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced the establishment of the Jet Zero Council, bringing together government, industry and environmental groups, to help reduce aviation's carbon emissions.
in Aerospace Airlines and airports ready to resume intra-EU travel
Posted 12 June 2020
ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines for Europe (A4E) - representing Europe’s airports and airlines - today gave their full support to the European
in Aerospace Inmarsat and Altitude Angel to offer UAV air traffic management
Posted 12 June 2020
Unmanned Traffic Management UTM (UTM) technology provider Altitude Angel and Inmarsat, have announced a collaboration to develop and deliver advanced flight tracking and management capability for Unmanned Aerial
in Aerospace Bombardier Aviation reduces Belfast workforce
Posted 11 June 2020
Following last week's news that Bombardier Aviation would adjust its workforce to align with current market conditions reflecting the extraordinary industry interruptions and challenges caused by COVID-19, it today announced it will
in Aerospace UK Government publishes aviation guidance
Posted 11 June 2020
Today, the Department for Transport has published new aviation guidance, setting out measures operators should put in place to protect staff and passengers.
in Aerospace Gatwick introduces COVID-19 protective measures
Posted 11 June 2020
Gatwick has introduced a range of measures to protect the wellbeing and safety of both passengers and staff – with those traveling through the airport encouraged to check new guidance before they leave home – as the airport prepares to reopen
in Aerospace Heathrow reviews employment levels
Posted 11 June 2020
With passenger numbers in May reaching an all-time low (down 97% compared to the same time last year) and the introduction of the UK Government's 14-day quarantine, today Heathrow announced that current employment levels are no longer sustainable.
in Aerospace IATA outlines aviation's financial outlook
Posted 11 June 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its financial outlook for the global air transport industry showing that airlines are expected to lose $84.3 billion in 2020 for a net profit margin of -20.1%.
in Aerospace GKN Aerospace obtains FAA certification for Johor repair facility
Posted 10 June 2020
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued the base certification to GKN Aerospace’s Johor facility in Malaysia for the repair of CFM56 aero-engine parts.
in Aerospace Research reveals impact of COVID-19 on air transport
Posted 10 June 2020
Cranfield-led research has assessed the initial impact of COVID-19 on air transport and found that it is likely to lead to a smaller, consolidated sector in the future.
in Aerospace Loganair and FedEx join Airlines UK
Posted 10 June 2020
Scottish regional airline Loganair and FedEx Express, the airline division of the global delivery services company, have become the latest carriers to join Airlines UK, the industry association for UK-registered carriers.
in Aerospace Eastern Airways launching Leeds Bradford Airport - Newquay route
Posted 10 June 2020
Eastern Airways is launching a new summer route from Leeds Bradford Airport linking Yorkshire with Cornwall Newquay in the South West of England, assisting with the recovery of UK regional economies.
in Aerospace / Events RAFCTE launches Virtual Air Tattoo
Posted 9 June 2020
Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises (RAFCTE) - organisers of the world's largest military airshow, the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) held annually at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire - have announced the launch of the Virtual Air
in Aerospace Aircraft interiors manufacturer assists health sector
Posted 9 June 2020
Aerospace interiors manufacturer, Bradfor Ltd, has diversified its offering into the health sector by sewing over 12,000 scrubs and gowns since the beginning of April, which have provided PPE to organisations across Ireland in the
in Aerospace Trenchard Aviation Group appoints Gary Smith as COO
Posted 9 June 2020
Trenchard Aviation Group has appointed Gary Smith as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
in Aerospace / Events Red Arrows Pilots to join International Armchair Airshow
Posted 8 June 2020
Six former and current members of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, including Squadron Leader Martin Pert (Red1), are set to take part in this year’s inaugural International Armchair Airshow.
in Aerospace Bath Bus Company implements social distancing on A4 Air Decker
Posted 8 June 2020
Bath Bus Company has implemented new social distancing measures on the A4 Air Decker service linking Bath and Bristol Airport, in preparation for a rise in passenger numbers as lockdown restrictions in the UK ease and
in Aerospace AGS Airports introduces health measures for passengers and staff
Posted 8 June 2020
AGS Airports, which owns and manages Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has introduced a series of health measures to provide a safe environment for staff and passengers.
in Aerospace UK aid-backed drone tech supports Ghana's coronavirus fight
Posted 5 June 2020
A partnership between UK aid and Gavi: the Vaccine Alliance, is supporting the Government of Ghana to use Zipline drones to collect coronavirus test samples.
in Aerospace Southampton Uni, Windracers and PEI-Genesis partner on NHS delivery drone
Posted 5 June 2020
Cables and connectors manufacturer PEI-Genesis has partnered with Windracers and Southampton University on the Windracers ULTRA (unmanned low-cost transport aircraft) project.
in Aerospace Bombardier Aviation adjusts workforce in response to COVID-19
Posted 5 June 2020
Bombardier Aviation announced today that it would adjust its workforce to align with current market conditions reflecting the extraordinary industry interruptions and challenges caused by COVID-19.
in Aerospace QinetiQ Australia to design and construct Queensland UAS FTR
Posted 5 June 2020
QinetiQ Australia has been awarded a contract to design and construct an unmanned aerial systems (UAS) flight test range (FTR) on behalf of the Queensland Government.
in Aerospace Rolls-Royce aims at net zero carbon by 2050
Posted 5 June 2020
Rolls-Royce today joins the UN Race to Zero campaign in the run up to COP26 with a bold ambition to play a leading role in pioneering a resilient, inclusive, net zero carbon future.
