Menzies Aviation wins contracts on two continents
Menzies Aviation today announced new fuelling contract wins on both sides of the Atlantic.
Aerospace
in Aerospace / Events GKN Aerospace opens aero-engine repair facility in Malaysia
Posted 19 October 2018
GKN Aerospace has officially opened its repair and research facility for aero-engine systems in Johor, Malaysia.
in Aerospace BAE Systems’ active stick gains world's first certification
Posted 19 October 2018
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation announced the certification of its G500 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), equipped with BAE Systems’ active sticks — designed (and subsequently being manufactured) at BAE
in Aerospace Rolls-Royce's Pearl 15 celebrates important test milestone
Posted 19 October 2018
Rolls-Royce has reached an important milestone within the Pearl 15 test programme, successfully achieving 10,000 test cycles in over 2,600 testing hours.
in Aerospace GKN Aerospace delivers 500th ULD
Posted 19 October 2018
GKN Fokker Services has delivered its 500th Underwater Locator Device (ULD) modification package.
in Aerospace / Events BA hosts event for next generation of pilots
Posted 18 October 2018
British Airways unveiled what could be its pilot class of 2022 last night, as 100 students were given the chance to give flying a go, at the airline’s headquarters near Heathrow.
in Aerospace STG Aerospace wins order from Volotea
Posted 17 October 2018
STG Aerospace's full-colour Airbus liTeMood LED cabin lighting system has been chosen by Volotea, the Spanish low-cost operator.
in Aerospace Rolls-Royce expands service infrastructure for business aircraft
Posted 16 October 2018
Rolls-Royce today announced that it is further expanding its global network of Authorised Service Centres (ASC) for its CorporateCare customers.
in Aerospace Kuwait Airways latest to take A330neo
Posted 15 October 2018
The national carrier of the state of Kuwait, Kuwait Airways, has signed a Purchase Agreement for eight A330-800 aircraft, with Yousef Al-Jassim, Kuwait Airways Chairman and Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer, signing the agreement
in Aerospace B&H Worldwide opens new offices and Europe-wide road freight network
Posted 15 October 2018
The award-winning Middlesex based aerospace logistics provider, B&H Worldwide, is to expand its global network with the opening of two new offices in Continental Europe to cater for both existing and new
in Aerospace Edinburgh Airport has best ever September
Posted 15 October 2018
A total of 1,366,026 people passed through Edinburgh Airport last month making it the busiest September on record at Scotland’s busiest airport.
in Aerospace Hainan Airlines expands its fleet with A350
Posted 15 October 2018
Hainan Airlines flight HU7607 took off from Beijing and landed at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 11:00 am on 13 October Beijing time, marking the successful completion of the maiden commercial voyage of the first Airbus A350-900
in Aerospace StandardAero to support Air Methods’ AS350 and EC130 dynamic components
Posted 15 October 2018
StandardAero announced today the signing of a three year agreement with Air Methods to support their fleet of Airbus Helicopters AS350 and EC130 dynamic components.
in Aerospace Air BP fuels world’s new longest flight between New York and Singapore
Posted 13 October 2018
On 12 October 2018, Air BP fuelled the world’s new longest non-stop flight between Newark International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport.
in Aerospace TAG Farnborough Airport announces winner of Flying Scholarship 2018
Posted 12 October 2018
TAG Farnborough Airport has announced that 17-year-old Réshé Harrison has been awarded the TAG Flying Scholarship 2018 which provides training towards a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL).
in Aerospace / Events Edinburgh named UK Airport of the Year
Posted 12 October 2018
Edinburgh Airport has been named Airport of the Year at the National Transport Awards in London.
in Aerospace / Events COMSOL unveiling new products at Advanced Engineering
Posted 12 October 2018
Cambridge based COMSOL will be unveiling its latest version of COMSOL Multiphysics Version 5.4, plus two new products that provide performance improvements and additional modelling tools, at Advanced Engineering 2018 (31st
in Aerospace NATS scoops sustainable transport prize
Posted 12 October 2018
NATS has been recognised for its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of aviation.
in Aerospace Martin Skote appointed Professor of Landing Systems by Airbus and Cranfield
Posted 12 October 2018
Cranfield University has announced that Martin Skote has been appointed as Airbus Professor of Landing Systems Engineering.
in Aerospace MAG serves 60m passengers a year for first time
Posted 12 October 2018
The operator of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, MAG (Manchester Airports Group), has served 60 million passengers a year for the first time in its history.
in Aerospace Stansted has busiest ever September
Posted 12 October 2018
London Stansted welcomed a record number of passengers in September as the summer getaway showed no signs of letting up beyond the peak holiday season.
in Aerospace Europe's August passenger traffic maintains course whilst freight traffic stalls
Posted 12 October 2018
European airport trade association ACI EUROPE released its traffic report for August 2018, during which average passenger traffic in geographical Europe expanded by +5.1% compared with the same
in Aerospace STG Aerospace supports Orbis flying eye hospital
Posted 12 October 2018
Aircraft cabin lighting specialist, STG Aerospace, announced that as part of its CSR programme it has chosen Orbis to be its official company charity.
in Aerospace MAG joins Plug and Play as its first airport anchor partner
Posted 12 October 2018
MAG (Manchester Airports Group), the largest airport group in the UK, yesterday announced its partnership with Plug and Play, a leading startup accelerator and corporate innovation platform based out of Silicon Valley.
in Aerospace R-Tech gains NADCAP accreditation for aerospace composites testing
Posted 12 October 2018
R-Tech Materials, a UK test laboratory for composite materials, has achieved Nadcap accreditation for the testing of non-metallic materials for the aerospace industry.
in Aerospace / Events Ash Technologies to debut INSPEX II at Advanced Engineering
Posted 12 October 2018
Designer and manufacturer of advanced inspection and measurement systems, Ash Technologies, will be debuting their new inspection platform, INSPEX II, at Advanced Engineering 2018, being held 31st October to 1st November
in Aerospace AIPUT secures agreement for Heathrow air cargo warehouse
Posted 11 October 2018
Aberdeen Standard Investment’s AIPUT fund (Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust) has secured a unanimous resolution to grant planning permission for its new cargo warehouse, from the London Borough of Hounslow’s Planning
in Aerospace Stansted launching free English and Maths courses for staff and jobseekers
Posted 11 October 2018
London Stansted Airport’s Employment and Skills Academy is launching free English and Maths courses to allow current airport employees, jobseekers and local residents to develop their skills.
in Aerospace / Events Loganair wins ERA Airline of the Year
Posted 11 October 2018
Just over a year since it began ‘flying solo’, Loganair has been named the Airline of the Year by the European Regional Airline Association (ERA).
in Aerospace Gatwick enjoys busiest-ever September
Posted 11 October 2018
As passenger numbers continue to rise, Gatwick is also recognised by the Carbon Trust for its significant carbon footprint reduction last year
in Aerospace Heathrow sees strong passenger numbers in September
Posted 11 October 2018
Over 6.9 million passengers travelled through Heathrow Airport in September, landing its 23rd consecutive record month.
in Aerospace Rolls-Royce’s Advance3 engine pioneering with 3D printed parts
Posted 11 October 2018
Rolls-Royce’s Advance3 engine is helping pioneer the future of civil aerospace – with 3D printed parts and the introduction of new materials helping to lead the way.
in Aerospace Air BP and Neste partner on sustainable aviation fuel
Posted 11 October 2018
Air BP and renewable products producer, Neste, have entered into an agreement to explore opportunities to increase the supply and availability of sustainable aviation fuel for airline customers.
in Aerospace Stansted seeks green credentials for arrivals terminal
Posted 11 October 2018
Companies bidding to build London Stansted’s new arrivals terminal are being asked to commit to a range of sustainability and CSR initiatives as part of the project.
in Aerospace Manchester Airport encourages children to ‘Reach for the Sky’
Posted 11 October 2018
Manchester Airport is continuing its 80th birthday celebrations by reading its new free children’s book - titled ‘Reach for the Sky’ - to local children at Haveley Hey Community School in Wythenshawe.
in Aerospace Bombardier appoints Sam Abdelmalek Chief Transformation and Supply Chain Officer
Posted 10 October 2018
Bombardier has announced the appointment of Sam Abdelmalek as Chief Transformation and Supply Chain Officer, effective from today.
in Aerospace Interflight Technical Services heads for OASES
Posted 10 October 2018
Commsoft announced today that its MRO IT system, OASES, has been chosen by private charter and aircraft management company, Interflight Technical Services, based at Biggin Hill in Kent.
in Aerospace / Events Gatwick CEO provides online career advice
Posted 10 October 2018
Gatwick Airport’s CEO, Stewart Wingate, took part in a ‘Learn Live’ broadcast with more than 60 schools nationwide to provide advice to students thinking about pursuing a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related career
in Aerospace / Events Lawrence Davies MBE to give Advanced Engineering 2018 keynote
Posted 9 October 2018
Easyfairs, organisers of the Advanced Engineering show, have announced that Lawrence Davies MBE, Chief Adviser, Department for International Trade, will be presenting a keynote speech on 'Future Proofing the UK Supply
in Aerospace Pattonair enters Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250
Posted 9 October 2018
Global supply chain provider to the aerospace industry, Pattonair, has been listed for the first time in the annual Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 league table, which ranks the UK’s top performing midmarket private
in Aerospace Airbus selects Guillaume Faury as future CEO
Posted 9 October 2018
The Board of Directors of Airbus SE has selected Guillaume Faury as future Airbus Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
in Aerospace Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoints Suzy Wardle as Head of Digital and Distribution
Posted 8 October 2018
Suzy Wardle has been appointed Head of Digital and Distribution at Virgin Atlantic Cargo.
in Aerospace NATS commits to renewable energy
Posted 8 October 2018
NATS is showing its commitment to protecting the environment by switching to renewable gas and electricity sources.
in Aerospace Trade delegation aims to enhance Birmingham-India connectivity
Posted 8 October 2018
A Ministerial trade delegation set off last week for India’s capital from Birmingham Airport, aiming to strengthen the region’s historic bond and deliver economic prosperity.
in Aerospace / Events Will you be named the Best in British Engineering?
Posted 8 October 2018
The search is on to find the Best of British Engineering in the prestigious Semta Skills Awards - with nominations now open for Semta Skills Awards 2019 - which include new categories to recognise the importance of apprentices to
in Aerospace Blockchain becoming priority for airlines and airports
Posted 8 October 2018
Blockchain is fast emerging as the priority technology for future exploration among airport and airline CIOs globally, attracting the most research attention in 2018, according to new research released by SITA.
in Aerospace RVmagnetics to introduce Sensor at Advanced Engineering
Posted 8 October 2018
RVmagnetics will be introducing Sensor, a unique and accurate way to measure physical quantities, at Advanced Engineering in the NEC in Birmingham on the 31st October and 1st November.
in Aerospace Hueys get risk approval for paid flights
Posted 5 October 2018
The operator of a Bell UH-1 ‘Huey’ helicopter has today been given approval by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to use the ex-military aircraft for paid recreational flights.
in Aerospace / Security Smiths Detection secures China airports' contracts
Posted 5 October 2018
Smiths Detection has secured a number of recent wins in China, including the sale of 151 IONSCAN 600, which will be deployed across Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, Qingdao Liuting International Airport, Shanghai Pudong
in Aerospace / Defence INCOSE UK release special ‘Think Engineer’ edition
Posted 5 October 2018
In collaboration with eight corporate partners of the INCOSE UK Advisory Board (UKAB) – Atkins, AWE, BAE Systems, General Dynamics UK, Land Rover, Leonardo, MBDA and UCL – INCOSE UK has published a special ‘Year of Engineering’ edition
in Aerospace ICAO Council President Aliu encourages engagement in CORSIA implementation
Posted 5 October 2018
ICAO Council President Dr Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu presented the views of ICAO and its Member States to the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG)’s Global Sustainable Aviation Summit, which took place in Geneva
in Aerospace Karen Clayton appointed as IATA Corporate Secretary
Posted 5 October 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Karen Clayton will join IATA as the Association’s Corporate Secretary effective April 2019.
in Aerospace TCS making its debut at Advanced Engineering
Posted 5 October 2018
Total Composite Solutions (TCS) will be exhibiting for the first time at this year’s Advanced Engineering on 31 October and 1 November.
in Aerospace Cardiff Airport achieves further passenger growth
Posted 5 October 2018
Cardiff Airport has reported on a pivotal year for Wales’ national Airport in the financial year ending March 2018, with an increase of 9% in passenger numbers and strengthened financial position to post a positive EBITDA for the first
in Aerospace / Events Scaglia Indeva to demo Liftronic solutions at Advanced Engineering
Posted 5 October 2018
Chesterfield based Scaglia Indeva will be providing demonstrations of the Liftronic Easy, Liftronic Air and Liftronic Pro manipulators later this month at Advanced Engineering, being held in the NEC, Birmingham,
in Aerospace Altitude Angel gains FAA USS LAANC approval
Posted 5 October 2018
Reading based Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) specialist, Altitude Angel, has gained approval by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) as a UAS Service Supplier (USS) of the Low Altitude Authorisation and Notification Capability (LAANC).
in Aerospace / Events United Airlines marks two decades of Glasgow - New York service
Posted 4 October 2018
United Airlines' popular New York (Newark) route marks two decades of service from Glasgow.
in Aerospace Rolls-Royce welcomes Delta TechOps into service network
Posted 4 October 2018
Rolls-Royce has welcomed Delta TechOps into its expanded service network as it begins work on its first Trent engine.
in Aerospace RPI UK delivers QuadSlimLine rotary table to 2M Trading
Posted 4 October 2018
Specialist developer and manufacturer of precision positioning devices for high accuracy rotary and angular inspection systems, RPI UK, has supplied Wenzel’s Bulgarian distributor 2M Trading, with a QuadSlimLine rotary
in Aerospace Cambridge Pixel upgrades RadarView for ATC
Posted 4 October 2018
Cambridge Pixel has enhanced its RadarView radar visualisation software to help air traffic control (ATC) integrators and sensor providers to deploy, configure, optimise and maintain radars in air traffic surveillance applications.
in Aerospace Guernsey’s Aurigny airline partners with easyJet
Posted 4 October 2018
VisitGuernsey has announced the official launch of a partnership between Guernsey’s airline, Aurigny and easyJet through ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ – the first global connections service by a European low-fares airline.
in Aerospace / Defence IFS named Aerospace and Defence EAM software market leader by ARC Advisory
Posted 4 October 2018
IFS has been independently confirmed as the number one vendor of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software, by market share, for the global aerospace and defence (A&D) sector.
in Aerospace Manchester Airport appoints Mandarin speaking Marketing Manager
Posted 4 October 2018
Manchester Airport has appointed a new Airport Marketing Manager, as the airport celebrates its busiest year ever and looks towards the future with its £1 billion transformation programme and destination
in Aerospace Cranfield Uni plans leading autonomous systems and AI research role
Posted 4 October 2018
Cranfield University has announced that it is planning for a world-leading Professorship in Autonomous Systems and Artificial Intelligence at the University, sponsored by BAE Systems, a technology leader in this
in Aerospace / Events BA marks 60 years of first jet flight across the Atlantic
Posted 3 October 2018
Sixty years ago, British Airways (BA), then called BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation - became the first airline to fly a turbo jet engine aircraft between Europe and New York, reducing the journey time from 18 hours to
in Aerospace / Events Advanced Engineering reveals UK's top 20 high value manufacturing hotspots
Posted 3 October 2018
The UK’s largest annual engineering show, Advanced Engineering - taking place at the NEC Birmingham 31st October to 1st November - has today published its league table of top 20 high value manufacturing
in Aerospace / Events Hangar 51 finalists chosen
Posted 3 October 2018
International Airlines Group (IAG) has chosen 10 finalists to join its third Hangar 51 global accelerator programme in collaboration with British Airways, Avios and IAG Cargo.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Sir Alan Wilson appointed as Chair of MK:U Steering Group
Posted 3 October 2018
Sir Alan Wilson has been appointed as Chair of the MK:U Steering Group.
in Aerospace ATAG report outlines air transport's support of jobs and economic activity
Posted 2 October 2018
The global air transport sector supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in global economic activity, according to new research released today by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG).
in Aerospace / Events New VERICUT version on display at Advanced Engineering 2018
Posted 2 October 2018
CGTech will demonstrate the new version of VERICUT CNC machine simulation and optimisation software at Advanced Engineering 2018, on the 31st October – 1st November 2018.
in Aerospace EASA and FAA certify A321neo long range capability
Posted 2 October 2018
The A321LR has received joint EASA and FAA approval of the aircraft to operate with up to three underfloor Additional Centre Tanks (ACTs), including for ETOPS operation, bringing the start of 'Long Range' (LR) operations with launch
in Aerospace / Events Global climate action by airports up 25% in past year
Posted 2 October 2018
At the Global Sustainable Aviation Summit in Geneva today, Airports Council International (ACI) provided an update on the latest developments among the community of 246 airports currently in the global carbon management
in Aerospace Cobham and Inmarsat solution extended to United Airlines’ Boeing 737NG
Posted 2 October 2018
New STC for AVIATOR 300D system will enable Inmarsat SB-S connected flight deck for enhanced operational efficiencies, improved communications and real-time updates
in Aerospace New aircraft stands at Stansted Airport become operational
Posted 2 October 2018
Four new aircraft parking stands have become operational this week, marking the completion of the first phase of airfield works as part of London Stansted Airport’s £600m transformation programme.
in Aerospace Emirates touches down in Edinburgh
Posted 1 October 2018
Emirates today celebrated the inaugural flight of its new service between Dubai and Edinburgh.
in Aerospace / Defence / Events OAS is Onto Advanced Engineering
Posted 1 October 2018
Oxford Advanced Surfaces (OAS) will be presenting a range of surface treatments to prepare composites and engineering plastics for coating and bonding, whilst addressing some of the shortcomings of current surface preparations, at the Advanced
in Aerospace Digital backbone to strengthen SES
Posted 1 October 2018
The A6 Alliance of air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and EUROCONTROL today launched a joint initiative to establish a 'digital backbone' to underpin the Europe-wide systems and technology developments supporting the move towards a Single
in Aerospace / Events Rösler revealing 'plug and play' capabilities at Advanced Engineering
Posted 1 October 2018
Rösler will be revealing its 'plug and play' RMO trough machine at the Advanced Engineering Show (31 October-1 November) at Birmingham's NEC, highlighting how this compact, mobile and versatile unit can be
in Aerospace Lufthansa Group expands A320neo fleet
Posted 1 October 2018
Lufthansa Group has converted 27 A320neo Family options into firm orders.
in Aerospace Gatwick becomes first UK airport to open sensory room for departing passengers
Posted 1 October 2018
London Gatwick today announced it is the first UK airport to open a sensory room for its passengers, offering a relaxing, private and fully interactive environment to calm people who may feel overwhelmed
in Aerospace IATA sees strong August passenger and freight demand
Posted 1 October 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for August 2018 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) climbed 6.4% compared to the year-ago
in Aerospace MetLase starts deliveries for new Boeing contract
Posted 1 October 2018
MetLase – a joint venture between Rolls-Royce and Unipart – is to start delivering the first fixtures this week to Boeing's new Sheffield facility, as part of the three-year contract announced by Boeing last week.
in Aerospace Pobeda Airlines to launch Saint Petersburg service from Stansted
Posted 1 October 2018
Russian low-cost carrier, Pobeda Airlines, the part of the Aeroflot Group, is to launch a new direct service to Saint Petersburg from London Stansted.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space AEB releases UK Customs Guide for Traders
Posted 1 October 2018
Earlier this month, HMRC published a letter of advice and guidance to thousands of UK companies who currently only trade goods with EU member states, providing alerts about customs, excise and VAT procedures that these businesses need to apply in
in Aerospace UK’s HeliGroup receives first ACH135 Helionix for VIP Charter
Posted 1 October 2018
UK operator HeliGroup has taken delivery of the first ever ACH135 Helionix for VIP charter operations from Airbus Corporate Helicopters at the Monaco Yacht Club during the annual yacht show in the Principality.
in Aerospace Qatar Airways grows its A350-1000 fleet
Posted 1 October 2018
Qatar Airways has upsized five A350-900s currently on order, to the bigger A350-1000 version.
in Aerospace UK air traffic controllers see busiest ever summer
Posted 1 October 2018
This summer’s skies were the busiest on record, according to air traffic control service, NATS.
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Poeton to show surface engineering tech at Advanced Engineering
Posted 1 October 2018
Poeton Industries will be at this year’s Advanced Engineering Show at the NEC in Birmingham on the 31st October and 1st November, to show its latest advanced surface engineering technologies.
in Aerospace / Security HMRC stats reveal NI companies benefitted by £55m from R&D Tax Credits
Posted 1 October 2018
Bangor based UK Tax Credit advisory firm, The Momentum Group, has welcomed newly published statistics from HMRC that show Northern Ireland (NI) businesses claimed a total of £55 million R&D Tax
in Aerospace Global ONE Media to provide IFE for Air China
Posted 27 September 2018
Camberley based Global ONE Media Ltd has been selected by AirChinaMedia Co.Ltd to license and deliver inflight entertainment (IFE) content for television, as well as domestic and international movies in multiple languages for Air China's
in Aerospace AIM Altitude selected as Airbus A320 SFE Galley Supplier
Posted 27 September 2018
AIM Altitude and Airbus have signed an agreement for the development, manufacture, supply and support of Galleys and Stowages for the A320 aircraft Family.
in Aerospace CityJet leases two Bombardier CRJ900 ERs from TrueNoord
Posted 27 September 2018
TrueNoord has closed a sale-lease back transaction providing two Bombardier CRJ900 ERs to Cityjet DAC on 10-year operating lease terms.
in Aerospace UAVAid to launch first UAS flight from Cornwall Airport Newquay
Posted 27 September 2018
Aerospace Cornwall announced yesterday it has partnered with Drone operator UAVAid to launch the first UAS flight from Cornwall Airport Newquay at a capability event in May 2019.
in Aerospace British designer Ozwald Boateng to design BA uniforms
Posted 26 September 2018
Savile Row tailoring expert, Ozwald Boateng OBE, is to be the next in an auspicious line-up of British designers to develop uniforms for British Airways.
in Aerospace CFMS supports new advance simulation and modelling industry partnership
Posted 26 September 2018
The Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), a not-for-profit specialist in digital engineering capability, has teamed up with the University of Edinburgh, Rolls Royce, universities and other
in Aerospace Watson Batty Architects to design £12.5m LBA arrivals extension
Posted 26 September 2018
Watson Batty Architects has been appointed to design the new arrivals extension, departure pier and internal remodelling at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA).
in Aerospace Airbus A330-900 receives EASA Type Certification
Posted 26 September 2018
The A330-900 has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
in Aerospace Spirit AeroSystems announces leadership shift to UK
Posted 26 September 2018
Spirit AeroSystems has announced the promotion of Scott McLarty to senior vice president, Airbus Programs, effective 1st October.
in Aerospace Investec Aviation opens new $500m aircraft leasing equity fund
Posted 26 September 2018
Investec Aviation Finance has announced the launch of its fourth aircraft leasing fund to acquire some of the latest generation Airbus and Boeing narrow and widebody aircraft, on lease to a range of international
in Aerospace Inmarsat and SITAONAIR bring inflight connectivity to Aircalin
Posted 26 September 2018
Aircalin airline is to offer its passengers inflight connectivity via SITAONAIR’s Internet ONAIR, powered by Inmarsat’s award-winning GX Aviation inflight broadband service.
