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in Aerospace / Defence / Security Cambridge Pixel adds audio capture to multifunction RDR
Posted 21 May 2019
Cambridge Pixel, a developer of radar display, tracking and recording sub-systems, has enhanced its multifunction real-time data recorder (RDR) to include audio data capture and playback.
in Aerospace Edinburgh Airport has busiest April on record
Posted 21 May 2019
A total of 1,258,516 passengers passed through Edinburgh Airport in April 2019 but the figures received a cautious welcome as a slowdown in growth is expected.
in Aerospace Airbus reveals increased range of A220 Family
Posted 21 May 2019
Airbus today announced that the A220 Family aircraft, the newest addition to its single-aisle portfolio, will now be offering increased range starting from H2 2020.
in Aerospace Inflite The Jet Centre awarded Rolls-Royce Authorised Service Centre status
Posted 21 May 2019
Inflite The Jet Centre, part of the Inflite group of companies, based at London Stansted Airport, has received Authorised Service Centre status from Rolls-Royce to support the engines that power Embraer’s
in Aerospace Jersey first in British Isles to gain approval for remote tower ops
Posted 20 May 2019
Jersey Airport has become the first airport in the British Isles to achieve approval for operational use of a digital Remote Tower, marking the initial use of this type of system to actively control commercial
in Aerospace Southend Airport welcomes Blue Islands' Guernsey flight
Posted 20 May 2019
Blue Islands has today launched new year-round daily flights to Guernsey from London Southend Airport.
in Aerospace Physical Digital first to gain Nadcap accreditation for 3DSL inspection
Posted 20 May 2019
UK company Physical Digital has become the first in the world to have been awarded a Nadcap accreditation for Measurement and Inspection using 3D Structured Light (3DSL).
in Aerospace / Security Government expands ePassport gate use to seven more countries
Posted 20 May 2019
From today, visitors from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the US, will be able to use ePassport gates at ports across the UK and juxtaposed controls in a move designed to speed up border
in Aerospace German government orders three ACJ350s
Posted 20 May 2019
The German government has placed a firm order for three ACJ350-900 XWBs, becoming the first government customer for the type, which has already been ordered by private customers.
in Aerospace OCR International expands in UK and Europe
Posted 20 May 2019
As demand for Global Trade Management Solutions (GTM) increases, OCR Services Inc. has expanded its international footprint, product and service portfolio into the UK and European market.
in Aerospace / Events Air BP and Neste offer sustainable aviation fuel
Posted 20 May 2019
Air BP returns to EBACE 2019 (21st-23rd May), with the news that it has offered sustainable aviation fuel to general and business aviation customers and aircraft manufacturers at Stockholm Arlanda airport in Sweden and Caen Carpiquet
in Aerospace Tom Arseneault appointed President and COO of BAE Systems, Inc.
Posted 17 May 2019
BAE Systems, Inc. yesterday announced that Tom Arseneault has been named president and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of BAE Systems, Inc. and appointed to the BAE Systems, Inc. Board of Directors.
in Aerospace Luton Airport sees record 17m passengers
Posted 16 May 2019
April 2019 marks the first time that London Luton Airport (LLA) has served 17 million passengers over a 12 month period.
in Aerospace Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoints Bosco Dsouza as Account Manager in Melbourne
Posted 16 May 2019
Bosco Dsouza has been appointed Account Manager, Melbourne, by Virgin Atlantic Cargo as the airline looks to build on the strong growth of its Australia cargo business in the last year.
in Aerospace Birmingham Airport's April passenger numbers up +4.1%
Posted 16 May 2019
Birmingham Airport welcomed 1,002,473 passengers through its terminal doors during the month of April, this is up +4.1% up on the same month last year.
in Aerospace FUCHS extends apprenticeship programme
Posted 16 May 2019
FUCHS Lubricants, which currently has 13 apprentices operating from its UK headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent, is now on the search for more youngsters to join the growing team.
in Aerospace Heathrow to commence statutory consultation on its expansion plans
Posted 16 May 2019
Heathrow announced today that its statutory 12 and a half-week consultation on its expansion plans will launch on the 18th of June.
in Aerospace NATS reports UK air traffic growth in April
Posted 15 May 2019
In April, NATS handled 212,675 flights in UK airspace, an increase of just under 2% compared to April 2018, illustrating the continuing trend in air traffic growth.
in Aerospace Birmingham Airport celebrates 80th anniversary
Posted 15 May 2019
Birmingham Airport has kick started its year of 80th anniversary celebrations with the launch of a new commemorative logo and a visit from the son of the very first Airport Manager.
in Aerospace / Defence Cranfield seen as potential site for Marshall relocation
Posted 15 May 2019
Marshall of Cambridge has announced that it intends to relocate Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (MADG) and that it has identified Cranfield as one of its three preferred locations.
in Aerospace Stansted Airport has its busiest April
Posted 15 May 2019
London Stansted Airport saw its busiest April on record as it welcomed nearly 2.4 million passengers through its doors.
in Aerospace Gatwick welcomes new ownership by VINCI Airports
Posted 15 May 2019
London Gatwick has announced a new chapter in its ownership as VINCI Airports completed the purchase of a 50.01% stake in the airport.
in Aerospace Aviation Minister unveils assistance system at Birmingham Airport
Posted 15 May 2019
On her first visit to an airport since becoming Aviation Minister, Baroness Vere yesterday launched a special assistance system at Birmingham Airport to help those with accessibility issues.
in Aerospace Kaman UK invest in new chemical treatment line
Posted 15 May 2019
Kaman UK have invested over £1 million in a new chemical treatment line which will deliver surface treatment techniques to the aerospace industry.
in Aerospace ASM appoints Chris Warren Director of Air Service Development
Posted 14 May 2019
Airport Strategy & Marketing (ASM), which supports airports, airlines, tourism authorities and governments with developing new air routes, has appointed Chris Warren as Director of Air Service Development.
in Aerospace European Q1 passenger traffic up 4.4%
Posted 14 May 2019
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE, today released its air traffic report for March and Q1, revealing that during the first quarter of this year, passenger traffic at Europe’s airports grew by an average +4.4%, while freight traffic declined by
in Aerospace Loganair's Southend to Aberdeen flights take off
Posted 13 May 2019
The first Loganair flights between London Southend and Aberdeen have officially taken to the skies, as the airline’s direct services from London Southend Airport celebrated their inaugural departure.
in Aerospace Birmingham Airport takes part in Airports Safety Week
Posted 13 May 2019
Today marks the beginning of UK Airports Safety Week, a national event held in conjunction with the Airport Operators Association (AOA) and supported by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
in Aerospace Causeway Aero acquires Race Completions
Posted 13 May 2019
Lisburn based Causeway Aero has acquired Bristol firm Race Completions Ltd., adding to its design and manufacture capabilities, as well as its portfolio of aerospace approvals.
in Aerospace / Events Aerospace supply chain programme launched
Posted 13 May 2019
A new Industrial Strategy programme for aerospace industry SMEs was launched today, as new Business and Industry Minister Andrew Stephenson visited aerospace and defence supplier MEP in Aylesford, Kent.
in Aerospace Ideagen’s Coruson to enhance Jazz Aviation’s safety ops
Posted 13 May 2019
UK-based, global software firm, Ideagen, announced today that it is working with Canada’s largest regional airline, Jazz Aviation, on a project that will enhance mobile reporting and risk management across the carrier’s
in Aerospace Azul receives first A330neo in the Americas
Posted 13 May 2019
The first A330neo of the Americas has been delivered to Azul Linhas Aéreas on lease from Avolon, becoming the first airline from the Americas to fly the A330-900.
in Aerospace Cardiff Airport reaches 1.6 million passengers
Posted 13 May 2019
The end of April 2019 marked an important milestone for Wales’ national airport in terms of passenger growth.
in Aerospace Heathrow has record April
Posted 13 May 2019
Heathrow recorded its busiest ever April as the Easter getaway sent passenger numbers soaring, securing the airport its 30th month of consecutive growth.
in Aerospace EasyJet continues support of Aviation badge for Brownies
Posted 10 May 2019
EasyJet is to continue its sponsorship of Girlguiding’s Aviation badge for Brownies for a second year.
in Aerospace Cardiff Airport calls for APD to be devolved
Posted 10 May 2019
Ahead of the report from the Welsh Affairs Committee Inquiry into the devolution of Air Passenger Duty (APD) to Wales expected later this month, Cardiff Airport has called for the tax to be devolved and then reduced or abolished.
in Aerospace UK aerospace manufacturers may be missing out on £867m
Posted 10 May 2019
Research from Wyelands Bank shows that UK mid-sized aerospace manufacturers could be missing out on £867 million in revenues due to insufficient access to finance.
in Aerospace / Events North Halifax Grammar School win UKRoC
Posted 10 May 2019
North Halifax Grammar School have won the national finals of the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKRoC) after beating teams from schools, colleges, educational facilities and youth groups across the country to become national champions.
in Aerospace Three new routes take-off from Edinburgh
Posted 10 May 2019
New routes from Edinburgh Airport have officially taken-off, as Loganair’s direct services to the Norwegian cities of Bergen (9th May) and Stavanger (10th May) celebrated their inaugural departures.
in Aerospace Edinburgh Airport upgrades call points
Posted 10 May 2019
Video technology has been installed in new call points at Edinburgh Airport to provide better contact between Passengers with Reduced Mobility (PRM) and staff upon arrival.
in Aerospace London Oxford Airport in UK’s top five business aviation airports
Posted 10 May 2019
London Oxford Airport retained its position in the top five UK business aviation airports during 2018 with some 5,500 business aviation movements logged and a 20% increase in passengers in the last year.
in Aerospace Menzies Aviation secures two contract wins at Auckland Airport
Posted 10 May 2019
At New Zealand’s largest and busiest airport, Auckland Airport, Menzies’ ground handling portfolio continues to grow with the agreement of two significant contracts.
in Aerospace Loganair moves to improve Aberdeen to Esbjerg schedule
Posted 10 May 2019
Loganair today revealed it would be making changes to flights on its Aberdeen to Esbjerg service in a move to improve the schedule on the fledgling route, which is aimed at oil and gas industry customers.
in Aerospace CAA seeks views on PPR decision-making process
Posted 10 May 2019
Last October the UK Government gave the CAA, as airspace regulator, a decision-making role for a completely new category of airspace change – known as a planned and permanent redistribution of air traffic through changes in air traffic
in Aerospace / Security Drone team to support Essex coastline SAR ops
Posted 9 May 2019
For the next 12 months, a new drone trial is taking place to support vital search and rescue (SAR) action around the coast of Essex, thanks to a partnership between Essex Police, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Royal National
in Aerospace First Lion Air A330neo rolls-out of paint shop
Posted 9 May 2019
The first A330neo for Lion Air Group has rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse, France, featuring the airline’s distinctive livery.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Funding available for pioneering aviation and border security ideas
Posted 8 May 2019
Academics and industry experts with pioneering ideas capable of producing the next generation of aviation and border security can apply for funding through the Future Screening for Aviation and Borders
in Aerospace IATA sees slow passenger and weak freight demand in March
Posted 8 May 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2019 showing demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometres, or RPKs) rose 3.1%, compared to the same month a year
in Aerospace Validair to demo TSI AeroTrak 9306 at Cleanroom Technology
Posted 8 May 2019
Validair is exhibiting for the first time at the Cleanroom Technology Conference 2019, taking place at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham on 21st and 22nd May, where it will be demonstrating its handheld TSI AeroTrak
in Aerospace CFMS appoints Davide Bianchi as Head of Advanced Simulation
Posted 8 May 2019
The Bristol-based Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), an independent, not-for-profit specialist in digital engineering capability, has appointed Davide Bianchi as the new Head of Advanced Simulation to
in Aerospace / Events Air BP fuels air ambulance charities
Posted 8 May 2019
In April, Air BP celebrated six months with its most recent emergency services contract signing, the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC).
in Aerospace / Defence Vision Engineering launches LVC400
Posted 8 May 2019
Today sees the launch of LVC400, the first fully automated 3-axis video measurement system from Vision Engineering.
in Aerospace Northern leaders call for an ‘aviation strategy for the North’
Posted 8 May 2019
Today, businesses, universities and civic leaders are attending an event at Manchester Airport where they will be calling on the government to commit to an ‘aviation strategy for the North’ to ensure its position on the
in Aerospace A6 Alliance urges integration of manned and unmanned airspace
Posted 7 May 2019
In a new paper published today, the A6 Alliance of air navigation service providers (ANSP) says the growth in the use of drones for commercial and recreational purposes presents both huge opportunities and significant
in Aerospace Inmarsat SB-S approved by US FAA
Posted 7 May 2019
Inmarsat today announced that it has received final approval from the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) for its SB-S digital airline operations and safety platform.
in Aerospace / Events Alcock and Brown sculpture goes to Ireland for first non-stop transatlantic flight centenary
Posted 7 May 2019
The celebrated Alcock and Brown sculpture was moved from its home at the Heathrow Academy to Clifden in Co. Galway on Tuesday 7th May 2019 to mark the centenary of the first non-stop
in Aerospace / Defence / Space / Events Vision Engineering launches DRV-Z1 at Control
Posted 7 May 2019
Vision Engineering Ltd., will unveil a revolutionary digital 3D stereoscopic display technology today at Control, in Stuttgart (7-10 May).
in Aerospace / Events BA 2119: Future of Fuels challenge winners announced
Posted 3 May 2019
British Airways today announced the winners of its BA 2119: Future of Fuels challenge.
in Aerospace NAV CANADA to install time-based spacing system at Toronto
Posted 3 May 2019
Intelligent Approach, the innovative air traffic control system that separates arriving aircraft by time instead of distance, is being installed at the Toronto Area Control Centre to help improve flight punctuality at
in Aerospace Loganair launches two new jet routes from Aberdeen
Posted 3 May 2019
Loganair has announced it is to launch jet services on two key routes from Aberdeen Airport this autumn, becoming the airport’s largest operator both by number of flights and destinations served.
in Aerospace Southend Airport surfs up daily flights to Newquay
Posted 2 May 2019
A giant surf simulator was installed on the lawn in front of the London Southend Airport terminal building today for passengers to try out their skills for free, as FlyBe launched daily flights between Southend and Newquay, Cornwall.
in Aerospace / Events Future high flyers reveal Doncaster Sheffield Airport's new look
Posted 2 May 2019
Pupils from Hayfield Primary School and St Alban’s Primary school took part in a special careers event at Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) today, as it unveiled its new look.
in Aerospace STG Aerospace launches world’s first blue glowing signage
Posted 2 May 2019
STG Aerospace is today launching saf-Tsign blu, the world’s first and only blue-glowing photoluminescent aircraft signage.
in Aerospace Rolls-Royce wins Trent XWB order from Fiji Airways
Posted 2 May 2019
Rolls-Royce has signed an agreement with Fiji Airways to power two Airbus A350 XWB aircraft and provide its TotalCare long-term services.
in Aerospace Bombardier to sell its Belfast aerostructures business
Posted 2 May 2019
Bombardier has announced today that it is selling its aerostructures business in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
in Aerospace NI Chamber launches International Division
Posted 2 May 2019
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) has launched a new International Division to service businesses in a post-Brexit business environment.
in Aerospace MAG secures £350m in UK bond market
Posted 2 May 2019
Airport group MAG has successfully raised £350 million in the UK capital markets through the issuance of a 25 year bond (at an interest rate coupon of 2.875%) and has disclosed that the order book for the bond was four times oversubscribed, totalling
in Aerospace Fiji Airways to become A350 XWB operator
Posted 2 May 2019
Fiji Airways has adopted the A350 XWB as part of its expansion plans to broaden its international network.
in Aerospace Cardiff Airport maintains British Standard for environmental management
Posted 2 May 2019
An extensive audit of Cardiff Airport’s environmental management system has led to the fourth consecutive achievement of the BS 8555:2003 Seren Standard accreditation, recognising the Airport’s commitment
in Aerospace LOT launches Vilnius to London City flights
Posted 1 May 2019
Today London City Airport (LCY) welcomed the inaugural flight of one of LOT ’s newly acquired Embraer 190s, which will operate between Vilnius and London City, linking the Lithuanian capital city with London’s most central airport for the very
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Cobham completes AVIATOR UAV 500 proof of concept
Posted 1 May 2019
In a trial that heralds a step change in beyond-line-of-sight UAV imagery transmission, Cobham Aerospace Communications has successfully completed a proof of concept satcom system – dubbed AVIATOR UAV 500 (part Cobham's AVIATOR
in Aerospace / Events Aro PR and Marketing launching new service at Subcon '19
Posted 1 May 2019
Aro PR and Marketing are going to be launching their marketing and brand management service at UK manufacturing supply chain show, Subcon at the NEC in Birmingham, 4th to 6th June.
in Aerospace Kummer launches UV-curable epoxies for aerospace
Posted 1 May 2019
Supplier of high-performance speciality adhesives, John P Kummer, is today launching new UV-curable epoxies for dam and fill processes within the UK aerospace sector.
in Aerospace Baroness Vere appointed as new Aviation Minister
Posted 1 May 2019
Last week Baroness Vere of Norbiton was appointed as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport and serving as the new Aviation Minister she will oversee government matters on aviation, international,
in Aerospace Optima opens new 3D weaving facility
Posted 1 May 2019
Optima Technology Ltd, based in Huddersfield West Yorkshire, today announced the opening of their new manufacturing facility dedicated to the design and production of 3D weaving machines.
in Aerospace Heathrow lands record Q1 performance
Posted 1 May 2019
Heathrow achieved its 29th consecutive month of growth, welcoming a record 17.9 million passengers in Q1 2019.
in Aerospace / Defence / Events MAGMA UAV demos blown-air flight tech
Posted 1 May 2019
For the first time in aviation history, an aircraft has been manoeuvered in flight using supersonically blown air, removing the need for complex movable flight control surfaces. In a series of ground-breaking flight trials that took place in the
in Aerospace Manchester Airport signs up to tap water Refill scheme
Posted 1 May 2019
The UK’s third largest airport has signed up to a scheme called Refill, a national City to Sea initiative backed by local water company, United Utilities, so that passengers flying in and out of Manchester Airport can now refill their
in Aerospace BA opens Club lounge at JFK airport
Posted 30 April 2019
British Airways has opened its doors to its new Club lounge at New York’s JFK airport.
in Aerospace Rolls-Royce commits to prompt payment of UK suppliers
Posted 30 April 2019
Rolls-Royce has announced that following changes in the the UK Government’s Prompt Payment Code, it remains committed to the prompt payment of all its suppliers.
in Aerospace / Security Smiths Detection to supply Ezeiza Airport with EDS
Posted 30 April 2019
Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) supplier Dainippon, has received an order to supply HI-SCAN XCT 10080, a next generation, high-speed explosives detection system (EDS), for Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
in Aerospace Luton Airport launching No1 Lounge
Posted 30 April 2019
Multi award-winning airport lounge operator No1 Lounges is opening its first location at London Luton Airport (LLA) and its 12th in the UK.
in Aerospace Roger Lewis to step down as Chairman of Cardiff Airport
Posted 30 April 2019
After a hugely successful four year tenure, Roger Lewis has announced his plan to step down as Chairman of Cardiff Airport on 31st October 2019.
in Aerospace Cardiff Aviation wins repeat TUI maintenance contract
Posted 30 April 2019
TUI Airways has chosen Cardiff Aviation for a new aircraft maintenance pipeline, comprising of 17 aircraft.
in Aerospace Bombardier unveils Soleil on Global 7500
Posted 30 April 2019
Bombardier Business Aircraft has unveiled the Soleil lighting system, the industry’s most advanced cabin lighting technology, on the award-winning Global 7500 business jet.
in Aerospace Loganair launches Bournemouth to Jersey air service
Posted 29 April 2019
A new airlink between Bournemouth and Jersey celebrated its in inaugural flight today, part of Loganair’s summer 2019 schedule from the airport.
in Aerospace Baines Simmons adds three new consultants to team
Posted 29 April 2019
Baines Simmons, part of the Consulting & Training division of global aviation services group Air Partner, has welcomed Steve Dosman, Robert Chapman and Gareth Dore to the team as consultants
in Aerospace / Security Police Scotland introduce RPAS
Posted 29 April 2019
Police Scotland’s ability to search for missing and vulnerable people will be enhanced with the introduction of state of the art Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).
in Aerospace / Security Smiths Detection adds weapon detection to iCMORE
Posted 29 April 2019
Smiths Detection has added weapon detection to the innovative iCMORE family of smart and adaptable object recognition algorithms.
in Aerospace Menzies Aviation secures new UK contracts and renewals
Posted 29 April 2019
Global aviation logistics specialist, Menzies Aviation, has secured a number of contract wins and renewals across its UK business.
in Aerospace BA biometrics a boon for US boarding
Posted 29 April 2019
More than 250,000 British Airways customers have experienced a glimpse of the journey of the future by using their face as their identity to board a flight from the US in the last 18 months.
in Aerospace Aircraft deliveries for first quarter of 2019 maintain upward trajectory
Posted 29 April 2019
In the first three months of 2019, aircraft deliveries have reached 311, one ahead of 2018, which went on to set a new annual record for deliveries.
in Aerospace ACI EUROPE and EUROCAE engage in closer cooperation
Posted 26 April 2019
EUROCAE and ACI EUROPE are strengthening their cooperation for the benefit of airports and the wider aviation community worldwide.
in Aerospace / Events UK team trials new ultra-endurance air vehicle
Posted 26 April 2019
A group of UK experts has successfully flown the first ever large-scale aircraft powered by variable-buoyancy propulsion.
in Aerospace Gatwick offers visually impaired free 24/7 help via mobile phone camera
Posted 25 April 2019
Blind and visually impaired passengers at Gatwick can now call a professionally trained agent 24 hours a day who will – by using the camera on the passenger’s mobile phone – guide them through the airport, help them
in Aerospace / Events Airbus' ACJ319neo makes first flight
Posted 25 April 2019
The ACJ319neo successfully completed a first flight lasting one hour and 55 minutes on 24th April 2019, beginning a short flight-test programme to verify its corporate jet features – such as the extra fuel tanks in its cargo-hold, which enable
in Aerospace Ideagen secures software project with The Inland Group of Companies
Posted 25 April 2019
Nottingham-based global software firm, has announced it is to supply Canada-based global aviation services provider The Inland Group of Companies, with software for safety, environment and quality management.
in Aerospace / Space UKAS adds compliance competency to VMSL
Posted 25 April 2019
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has granted accreditation to Malvern‐based Validair Monitoring Solutions Limited (VMSL) for Laboratory Calibration services that comply with ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
in Aerospace Funding for UK aerospace transformation
Posted 25 April 2019
Projects that could strengthen the UK aerospace industry through new technologies, are invited to participate in a regular competition that is part of the £3.9 billion UK Aerospace Research and Technology (UKART) programme, aimed at
