First EgyptAir A220-300 completes maiden flight
The first A220-300 for EgyptAir has successfully completed its inaugural test flight from the Mirabel assembly line.
Aerospace
in Aerospace / Defence Survitec appoints Richard Mears to lead realigned defence & aerospace division
Posted 23 August 2019
Survitec is supporting the restructuring of its defence & aerospace division division with the appointment of Richard Mears as its new Director for Global Defence & Aerospace Sales.
in Aerospace Luton Airport announces launch of 'Express' rail service
Posted 22 August 2019
London Luton Airport (LLA) has announced a new partnership agreement with Abellio, which will operate the East Midlands Railway for the next eight years.
in Aerospace Dyer & Butler and MGSPFS help make overnight airside work safer
Posted 22 August 2019
Fellow M Group Services businesses, Dyer & Butler and M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions (MGSPFS), have joined forces to develop an innovative aviation safety solution designed to make overnight repair
in Aerospace / Events IATA WFS to focus on sustainable future
Posted 22 August 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that its 2019 World Financial Symposium (WFS) will focus on the theme of airlines, IATA and partners working together to shape a sustainable future.
in Aerospace BA invests in phones for all cabin crew
Posted 22 August 2019
As part of British Airways’ £6.5 billion investment for customers, the airline has announced that all of its 15,000 cabin crew will be issued with iPhone XRs to help them offer a more personalised service to the more than 45 million customers
in Aerospace GKN Fokker marks centenary
Posted 21 August 2019
Last month GKN Fokker celebrated its centenary, marking the day exactly 100 years ago that aviation pioneer Anthony Fokker registered the 'Nederlandsche Vliegtuigenfabriek' (21st July 1919) which led to the formation of the world famous Fokker business.
in Aerospace / Defence Concurrent Technologies supports Acromag carrier board
Posted 20 August 2019
Concurrent Technologies and Acromag have together delivered a single slot, stand-alone I/O controller for 6U VPX deployments.
in Aerospace BA strides towards sustainable jet fuel from waste
Posted 20 August 2019
British Airways is one step closer to powering its future fleet with sustainable jet fuel made from rubbish as plans have been submitted to develop Europe’s first household and commercial solid waste to sustainable fuels plant.
in Aerospace / Security Cobham selected by Home Office to provide ESN ACS
Posted 20 August 2019
Cobham has been selected by the UK Home Office to provide the full Emergency Services Network Aircraft Communications System (ESN ACS) as part of the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP), in a contract worth
in Aerospace AOA appoints Baroness McGregor-Smith as its new Chair
Posted 20 August 2019
The Airport Operators Association (AOA) announced today that Ruby McGregor-Smith has been appointed as the AOA’s new Chair, taking over from the outgoing Chair Ed Anderson.
in Aerospace Luton Airport operator considers growth options
Posted 20 August 2019
London Luton Airport Operations Ltd (LLAOL), the operator of the airport until 2031, has recently carried out a scoping exercise looking at the potential growth of the airport from 18 million to 19 million passengers per year.
in Aerospace Cranfield shows Scotland's Transport Secretary latest tech advances
Posted 20 August 2019
Scotland’s Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity Secretary, Michael Matheson MSP, visited Cranfield University earlier this month on a fact-finding mission to learn more about the latest technological
in Aerospace NR Investments acquires Moldova’s Chisinau International Airport
Posted 19 August 2019
NR Investments Ltd, a Guernsey, Channel Islands property investment vehicle formed in 2007, has agreed to acquire 95% of the concession company of Chisinau International Airport, the only international airport in
in Aerospace Menzies Aviation secures renewals with Norwegian Air at four US airports
Posted 19 August 2019
Menzies Aviation today announced a two year renewal with Norwegian Air, which sees Menzies extend its long standing relationship dating back to 2014 at four major US airports.
in Aerospace BA's remote-controlled pushback vehicles reach record 100,000 departures
Posted 15 August 2019
British Airways has celebrated its 100,000th aircraft pushback using the airline’s fully-electric, remote-controlled Mototok devices, which have been used to swiftly manoeuvre the airline’s 140-strong
in Aerospace Loganair enhances connections between UK and Norway
Posted 15 August 2019
Loganair heralded a further boost to its international connectivity today after signing a new “interline” relationship with Norwegian airline, Wideroe.
in Aerospace / Events Green aircraft optimisation theme for 10th anniversary Airbus DiPaRT event announced
Posted 15 August 2019
The Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), a specialist in digital engineering capability, has announced the presentation call for the annual Airbus Flight Physics event.
in Aerospace Research reveals industry challenged by public to deliver sustainable flying
Posted 15 August 2019
Improving aviation’s impact on the environment is a pressing and growing concern for the flying public, according to NATS’ annual study of attitudes to flying.
in Aerospace BA's A350 gears up for its first long haul flight to Dubai
Posted 15 August 2019
British Airways’ first A350 aircraft is being put through its paces with extensive service trials ahead of it starting long-haul flying to Dubai on 2nd September.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Validair launches android app for VMS
Posted 15 August 2019
Validair Monitoring Solutions Ltd (VMSL) announces the introduction of a brand new Android smartphone app for users of VMS systems incorporating the ViGIE software that offers comprehensive remote functionality as well as live monitoring of
in Aerospace / Defence / Security AdaCore expands UK presence to support aerospace and defence sectors
Posted 14 August 2019
AdaCore, a provider of software development and verification tools, today announced the opening of AdaCore Ltd, which will serve as the company’s UK centre-of-excellence for the development of safety- and
in Aerospace DSNA joins ESA and Inmarsat led Iris programme
Posted 14 August 2019
Inmarsat today announced that DSNA, France’s Air Navigation Services Provider (ANSP), has signed an agreement to join a consortium of European ANSPs supporting the modernisation of air traffic management (ATM) over Europe through the
in Aerospace Leonardo secures new orders at LABACE
Posted 14 August 2019
Leonardo has secured contracts for three AW109 Trekkers, one AW109 GrandNew and one AW169, at the Brazilian helicopter event, LABACE, being held 13th – 15th August in São Paulo, Brazil.
in Aerospace BA to trial VR headsets
Posted 14 August 2019
In a UK first, British Airways is exclusively trialing a new virtual reality (VR) headset.
in Aerospace / Events Gatwick launches schools programme to inspire young engineers
Posted 14 August 2019
As kids start thinking about returning to school, Gatwick is launching a three-year schools programme to get kids thinking about engineering.
in Aerospace Dyer & Butler trains STEM Ambassadors
Posted 14 August 2019
Dyer & Butler, a multi-disciplined engineering services specialist focused on essential infrastructure including airports (part of M Group Services), is providing training to 30 of its people that will see them become fully authorised STEM
in Aerospace Air BP expands its carbon offset programme for business aviation
Posted 13 August 2019
Air BP will highlight the expansion of its pioneering carbon offset programme for business aviation in Brazil during the largest business aviation conference and exhibition in Latin America, LABACE, taking place from
in Aerospace IATA reports record load factor for June whilst freight demand falls
Posted 12 August 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) global passenger traffic results for June 2019 show demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose 5.0% compared to June 2018 (up slightly from
in Aerospace Menzies Aviation acquires GTO Global Logistics
Posted 12 August 2019
Aviation logistics specialist Menzies Aviation has acquired GTO Global Logistics Inc, a Canadian logistics services provider based in Vancouver.
in Aerospace AirAsia receives its first A330neo
Posted 12 August 2019
AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft, to be operated by its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X Thailand.
in Aerospace New five-year investment plan takes off at Gatwick
Posted 12 August 2019
Gatwick has published its new five-year Capital Investment Programme (CIP) which highlights more investment in automation and technology as an enabler of sustainable growth.
in Aerospace Heathrow sees 7.75m passengers in July
Posted 12 August 2019
Heathrow welcomed 7.75 million passengers in July, helping to maintain steady growth similar to 2018 numbers, having welcomed over 46 million passengers already this year, up 1.4% on the same time last year.
in Aerospace Major award for Cranfield University Professor
Posted 8 August 2019
Cranfield University academic, Professor Richard Wilding, OBE, has been awarded a national teaching fellowship, the most prestigious individual award in higher education.
in Aerospace B&H Worldwide appoints group compliance and quality manager
Posted 7 August 2019
B&H Worldwide has appointed Mike Barber to the position of Group Compliance and Quality Manager. Based at the company's global headquarters at London Heathrow he will be responsible for managing trade compliance across
in Aerospace Silver spitfire leaves UK to embark on worldwide flight
Posted 6 August 2019
Two intrepid aviators – Matt Jones and Steve Brooks – have left Goodwood Aerodrome in order to attempt to fly a Silver Spitfire around the world, taking in some of the most famous landmarks on the planet from the Grand Canyon in the West
in Aerospace Busiest ever month at London City Airport
Posted 5 August 2019
“It’s all Greek to me”: busiest ever month for London City Airport as holidaymakers boost July numbers up by 4%
in Aerospace New on board product sourced locally by airline
Posted 5 August 2019
Eastern Airways has unveiled a new cabin product refresh sourcing a number of local suppliers throughout its network for the complimentary service offered on board its Flybe franchise services.
in Aerospace / Defence RAF Chinook assists Derbyshire police at Toddbrook reservoir
Posted 2 August 2019
An RAF Chinook helicopter has deployed from RAF Odiham to Whaley Bridge to assist civil authorities dealing with the emergency situation at Toddbrook Reservoir.
in Aerospace CAE to train over 700 new pilots for Southwest Airlines’ Destination 225° program
Posted 2 August 2019
CAE and Southwest Airlines sign 10-year cadet pilot training program
in Aerospace Woodford Engineering Consultancy wins Queen’s Award
Posted 29 July 2019
On 24th July, Woodford Engineering Consultancy had the great honour of welcoming the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Paul Griffiths DL to our head office in Cheadle Hulme.
in Aerospace British Airways takes delivery of its first A350-1000
Posted 29 July 2019
British Airways (BA) has taken delivery of its first A350-1000 at Airbus Headquarters in Toulouse, France, making it the first operator of the larger A350-1000 in International Airlines Group (IAG). In total, BA has ordered 18
in Aerospace British Airways Partners with Tom Kerridge to create on board menus
Posted 29 July 2019
As part of its centenary celebrations, British Airways has teamed up with Michelin-starred British chef, Tom Kerridge, to design gourmet menus for customers travelling with the airline throughout August – the
in Aerospace First half of 2019 delivers widebody record
Posted 29 July 2019
Widebody aircraft deliveries reached a new record this half year with 200 delivered, helping the value to UK industry of 628 deliveries overall by the global aerospace industry remain strong at up to £14.5 billion.
in Aerospace London City Airport awards Newham business £17m contract for new terminal
Posted 26 July 2019
A business based two miles from London City Airport has won a major contract to help construct its new terminal building. Kilnbridge, a construction and engineering firm, which has its head office in Newham,
in Aerospace Prater to deliver Manchester Airport T2 development
Posted 25 July 2019
After undertaking work on Manchester Airport Pier One and Link Bridge, Prater has been appointed to deliver another complete envelope package to the airport’s new Terminal Two.
in Aerospace Loganair flys into profit
Posted 25 July 2019
Loganair today reported a pre-tax profit of £1.01 million for the 12 months ended 31st March 2019 - its first full year of operation under its own brand as Scotland's Airline.
in Aerospace Causeway Aero appoints Francis Kelly to Board
Posted 25 July 2019
AEROSPACE company, Causeway Aero Group Ltd, has appointed Francis Kelly as Senior Vice President, Delivery and Growth. With over 30 years’ experience in the aircraft interiors sector, Francis brings an unrivalled reputation for delivery
in Aerospace / Defence Rolls-Royce and DSTA collaborate on digital tech
Posted 24 July 2019
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Rolls-Royce have launched the first collaborative digital technology project to boost efforts in the development and deployment of new technologies to optimise engine
in Aerospace Cardiff Airport reports 10% growth for Q1
Posted 24 July 2019
The first quarter of 2019/20 has seen a significant 10% for passenger growth at Wales’ national airport.
in Aerospace B&H Worldwide awarded Aloia Aerospace contract
Posted 24 July 2019
Specialist aerospace spare parts outsourcing company Aloia Aerospace has awarded a contract to B&H Worldwide, to manage its warehousing, handling and inventory.
in Aerospace Gatwick’s final master plan aims to build airport's capacity
Posted 24 July 2019
Gatwick has published its final master plan and a report on its 12-week public consultation, which concluded earlier this year.
in Aerospace Heathrow lands strong performance
Posted 24 July 2019
For the six months ended 30th June 2019, Heathow Airport saw demand to fly hit a record high of 38.8 million passengers (+1.8%).
in Aerospace Additive Innovation introduces new additive manufacturing system
Posted 24 July 2019
Additive Innovation has introduced a new system of rapid additive manufacturing of thermoplastic parts combined with innovative functions such as surface textures and automatic parts identification.
in Aerospace / Events Cranfield and Thales team to advance aviation tech
Posted 23 July 2019
Cranfield University and Thales have today announced plans to work closely in partnership to unlock the potential of new aviation technologies.
in Aerospace / Events BA celebrates centenary with the Red Arrows at RIAT
Posted 23 July 2019
Flight BA100 - a British Airways jumbo jet specially decorated as part of the airline's centenary celebrations this year - led the display at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) on Saturday 20th July, flanked by nine Hawk jets
in Aerospace Southend Airport launches flights to Chisinau
Posted 23 July 2019
A new FLYONE route to the Moldovan capital Chisinau took off from London Southend Airport last Friday.
in Aerospace Global Trek Aviation joins AVIAA supplier network
Posted 22 July 2019
AVIAA, the purchasing organisation specialising in business aviation, has added the privately-owned UK regional FBO group Global Trek Aviation, to its supplier network.
in Aerospace London City Airport appoints Prater on redevelopment
Posted 22 July 2019
Building envelope specialist, Prater, has been appointed to deliver the full envelope package at London City Airport.
in Aerospace Cambium Networks provides RIAT Wi-Fi connectivity
Posted 22 July 2019
Cambium Networks was selected to provide Wi-Fi connectivity to both organisers and thousands of spectators at the world’s largest military air show – The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire last
in Aerospace Menzies Aviation selects Avtura D-ICE for European deicing ops
Posted 22 July 2019
Menzies Aviation has contracted Gatwick based company Avtura Limited to use its pioneering D-ICE de-icing management solution across all European deicing operations.
in Aerospace Lion Air becomes first A330neo operator in Asia-Pacific
Posted 22 July 2019
Indonesian carrier Lion Air has received its first A330-900, becoming the first airline from the Asia-Pacific region to fly the A330neo.
in Aerospace Eastern Airways increases flights from Southampton to Yorkshire
Posted 18 July 2019
Eastern Airways is increasing services from Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford Airport up to three flights a day, Monday to Thursday, as it offers more choice on its Flybe franchise services.
in Aerospace EAN inflight broadband reaching full roll out
Posted 18 July 2019
Developed by Inmarsat and Deutsche Telekom (DT) in partnership with leading European companies such as Thales, Nokia, Airbus, Cobham and EAD Aerospace, Europe’s fastest aviation connectivity solution, the European Aviation Network
in Aerospace DSA sees WIZZ Air launch Chisinau service
Posted 18 July 2019
WIZZ Air today announced a new twice-weekly flight to Chisinau, Moldova taking off from Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) from 20th December.
in Aerospace Newcastle Airport car park checks condition of cars
Posted 17 July 2019
Newcastle International Airport’s newly launched ‘Premium Meet & Greet’ car park, features high-tech photographic booths which inspect the condition of each vehicle when it enters and leaves the facility, to provide users with
in Aerospace High flyer takes on the challenge of transforming our skies
Posted 17 July 2019
A high-flying airline boss, decorated RAF pilot and senior leader has been appointed to navigate a major national programme to transform the UK's airspace infrastructure for the next generation.
in Aerospace / Events Meggitt opens expanded regional support centre in Miami
Posted 17 July 2019
Provider of components and subsystems for the aerospace, defence and selected energy markets, Meggitt PLC, yesterday opened its newly expanded aerospace services and support centre in Miami, Florida, USA, which will serve as
in Aerospace Manchester Airport highlights regional benefits of direct connectivity
Posted 17 July 2019
Some of the North’s most-loved attractions, high-flying businesses and world-famous institutions are set to be showcased to nearly 30 million people using UK’s primary Northern gateway, as Manchester Airport
in Aerospace / Events ANA celebrates 30th anniversary of London-Tokyo route
Posted 17 July 2019
Next Tuesday marks 30 years since All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest and five-Star airline for seven consecutive years, first connected London with Tokyo.
in Aerospace / Defence Baines Simmons appoints Mike Da Silva as consultant
Posted 17 July 2019
Baines Simmons, part of the Consulting & Training division of global aviation services group Air Partner, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Da Silva as consultant. He will report directly to Mike Wallace, Head of
in Aerospace / Defence TT Electronics unveils new modular current sensor approach for aircraft electrical systems
Posted 17 July 2019
Provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, TT Electronics, today unveiled an innovative approach to developing customised solutions for the harsh
in Aerospace / Security US Ambassador highlights special security relationship at Heathrow
Posted 17 July 2019
Heathrow hosted US Ambassador to the UK yesterday, who heralded Heathrow’s strong security partnership with US authorities, thanking the airport for its efforts to keep the skies safe for transatlantic passengers
in Aerospace Menzies Aviation lands Air China cargo and ground handling contracts
Posted 16 July 2019
Menzies Aviation today announced a new ground handling contract with Air China at Nice Airport, alongside the renewal of a cargo contract at San Francisco Airport.
in Aerospace CFMS to support new aerospace project
Posted 16 July 2019
The Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), an independent, not-for-profit specialist in digital engineering capability, has teamed up with Zenotech, Aircraft Research Association (ARA) and Bombardier to lead the development of a
in Aerospace Farsound acquired by AGIC Capital
Posted 16 July 2019
Farsound Aviation Ltd announced today that it has been acquired by AGIC Capital a European-Asian private equity company focused on industrial and medical technology investments in Europe.
in Aerospace DSA gets ‘Very Good’ accessibility rating in CAA report
Posted 15 July 2019
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) for a second year in a row ‘Very Good’ rating in the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) annual report on accessibility services provided by the UK’s top 31 airports, published last week.
in Aerospace Meggitt signs distribution agreement with Sojitz Aerospace
Posted 12 July 2019
Meggitt plc has finalised a distribution agreement with Sojitz Aerospace Corporation, a supplier of aftermarket services headquartered in Japan.
in Aerospace Atlantic Airways takes delivery of its first A320neo
Posted 12 July 2019
The Faroe Islands' flag carrier, Atlantic Airways, has taken delivery of its first A320neo, MSN8918
in Aerospace Bombardier wins 2019 MacRobert Award for UK engineering innovation
Posted 12 July 2019
The Belfast team behind an innovative, resin-infused advanced composite aircraft wing that minimises the environmental impact of commercial jets, has been named the winner of the MacRobert Award 2019 by the Royal
in Aerospace / Space Harding and Virts break world circumnavigation speed record
Posted 11 July 2019
At 12:12:23 UTC today, Action Aviation Chairman Hamish Harding, Astronaut Terry Virts and crew made history by beating the world record for any aircraft flying over the North and South poles in a Qatar Executive Gulfstream
in Aerospace CAA awards Stansted a ‘good’ rating for accessibility
Posted 11 July 2019
London Stansted has received a ‘good’ rating in the latest Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) accessibility report that annually reviews the accessibility at UK airports.
in Aerospace Heathrow sees record passenger traffic in June
Posted 11 July 2019
Heathrow welcomed a record 7.25m passengers in June, up 1.7% on last year, with growth driven by fuller aircraft at the start of the summer holiday getaway.
in Aerospace ANA collaborates with British designers Acumen on new cabins
Posted 11 July 2019
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has collaborated with famed architect Kengo Kuma and leading British designers Acumen, to roll out a total of 12 completely redesigned Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
in Aerospace Stansted Airport's June traffic sets new record
Posted 11 July 2019
London Stansted saw over 2.65 million passengers pass through its doors in June, the highest total for the month on record at the airport.
in Aerospace BA moving to Beijing Daxing Airport
Posted 11 July 2019
British Airways has announced that all direct flights to and from Heathrow and Beijing will move to new Daxing airport from 27th October 2019.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security ODU creates new compact rectangular connector
Posted 10 July 2019
ODU UK Ltd have announced the release of a newly created hybrid rectangular connector.
in Aerospace NATS secures 10 year contract at Cardiff Airport
Posted 10 July 2019
NATS has secured a ten year contract to provide air traffic and engineering services and expertise for Cardiff Airport.
in Aerospace European May passenger traffic fades away at 3.1%
Posted 10 July 2019
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for May 2019, during which average passenger traffic in geographical Europe expanded by +3.1% compared with the same month in 2018, which is the weakest
in Aerospace Poeton launches advanced website
Posted 10 July 2019
Poeton Industries have unveiled an advanced new website with innovative features designed to make the process of selecting surface treatments easier for its customers.
in Aerospace BA unveils new lounge in San Francisco
Posted 10 July 2019
British Airways unveils its new lounge in San Francisco, the third US lounge to benefit from the airline’s investment plan for its customers, following the recent opening of its First and Club lounge at New York JFK’s Terminal 7.
in Aerospace Menzies Aviation signs ULD CARE’s Code of Conduct
Posted 10 July 2019
Menzies Aviation has become the latest signatory to ULD CARE’s Code of Conduct, the aviation industry’s gold standard benchmark for the safe and efficient operation of Unit Load Devices inflight cargo.
in Aerospace Manchester Airport serves 29m passengers a year for the first time
Posted 10 July 2019
Manchester Airport welcomed nearly three million passengers in June, an increase of 3.8% on June 2018, as the North’s global gateway reached a total of 29 million passengers served in the past year.
in Aerospace Inmarsat connects Emirates’ US-bound passengers over North Pole
Posted 10 July 2019
Emirates’ passengers bound for the US will soon be able to enjoy Wi-Fi, mobile service connectivity and Live TV broadcasts, even when flying 40,000 feet over the North Pole and Arctic circle.
in Aerospace / Events BA looks to the future of flight
Posted 9 July 2019
As part of the celebrations for its centenary, British Airways has launched BA 2119: Flight of the Future, a first-of-its-kind exhibition looking ahead to the next 100 years of flying and imagining what that may look like.
in Aerospace Azores Airlines takes delivery of its first A321LR
Posted 9 July 2019
Azores Airlines has taken delivery of its first of three A321LRs to be leased from Air Lease Corporation (ALC), becoming the latest operator of the long-range single-aisle aircraft.
in Aerospace One More Orbit team take on Pole to Pole World Circumnavigation Speed Record
Posted 9 July 2019
To mark the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 moon landing and the 500th anniversary first global circumnavigation, Action Aviation Chairman Hamish Harding and Astronaut Terry Virts, will attempt to beat the
in Aerospace Menzies' renews LATAM contract
Posted 9 July 2019
Menzies Aviation has announced a three year contract renewal with Latin America’s airline group, LATAM.
in Aerospace / Security / Events Stanley Security showcasing integrated systems at Airport IT & Security
Posted 9 July 2019
Stanley Security will be showcasing its integrated security systems at Airport IT & Security 2019 conference, 25-26th September at the Hilton London Bankside in London.
