in Aerospace Posted 7 April 2020
Airline safety data specialist, FlightSafe, which provides access to the largest source of reliable airline safety data available worldwide - specifically designed for aviation specialists, travel managers, health and safety executives and those
in Aerospace Posted 7 April 2020
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that the current exemption that allows General Aviation (GA) pilots to self-declare their medical fitness, that was due to expire on Wednesday 8th April 2020, has been extended to
in Aerospace Posted 7 April 2020
The Air League has called for measures to secure the long term future of the UK's aviation and aerospace sectors, as nationally significant industries and among the country's largest sectors.
in Aerospace Posted 6 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2019 Safety Report, showing continuing improvements in airline safety compared to 2018 and to the preceding five years.
in Aerospace Posted 6 April 2020
Raytheon Technologies Corporation has completed the all-stock merger of equals transaction between Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation on Friday 3rd April 2020, following the completion by United Technologies of
in Aerospace Posted 6 April 2020
Airbus is continuing to purchase and supply millions of face masks from China, the large majority of which will be donated to governments of the Airbus home countries, namely France, Germany, Spain and the UK.
in Aerospace Posted 3 April 2020
Virgin Atlantic has teamed up with Virgin Group’s not-for-profit foundation, Virgin Unite, to fly a special charter flight from Shanghai to London, bringing in essential medical supplies and PPE equipment for the
in Aerospace Posted 3 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for February 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) fell 14.1% compared to
in Aerospace Posted 3 April 2020
Downgrades are expected to the credit ratings of airlines’ aircraft asset-backed securities (ABS) as they struggle to meet the challenges of COVID-19, according to a new report by aviation consultants IBA and Split Rock Aviation.
in Aerospace Posted 3 April 2020
As a result of the significant decline n flying, British Airways is making use of the UK’s COVID-19 Job Retention Scheme to help UK-based employees placed on furlough.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 2 April 2020
London Stansted has released unique Essex Police drone footage showing how it is managing the challenge of finding parking spaces for almost 100 aircraft which have been grounded following the Covid-19 pandemic.
in Aerospace Posted 2 April 2020
Element Materials Technology (Element) is lending its support to the national drive to increase ventilator production in response to the NHS’ urgent demand to treat coronavirus patients in the UK, with a
in Aerospace Posted 2 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released February 2020 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometres (CTKs), decreased by 1.4% compared to the same period in
in Aerospace Posted 2 April 2020
New figures just released, show the critical role that East Midlands Airport (EMA) - home to the UK’s largest dedicated air cargo operation - has in keeping goods moving into Britain during the Coronavirus pandemic.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 2 April 2020
To ease the burden of logistics professionals everywhere, Peli Products has introduced the Peli-Hardigg Light Lift Series rotationally moulded cases.
in Aerospace Posted 2 April 2020
Further to a statement made today by the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Loganair can confirm it is working closely with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) to provide air ambulance capability - as
in Aerospace Posted 1 April 2020
Europe’s largest airlines have important self-help options open to them to help stave off the liquidity crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic despite the spectre of mass bankruptcy hanging over the industry and calls for
in Aerospace Posted 1 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published new analysis showing that airlines may burn through $61 billion of their cash reserves during the second quarter ending 30 June 2020, while posting a quarterly net loss of $39 billion.
in Aerospace Posted 1 April 2020
ICAO’s Council President and Secretary General welcomed the G20 leaders’ statement on COVID-19, including its underscoring of how this unprecedented pandemic serves as “a powerful reminder of our
in Aerospace Posted 31 March 2020
As the COVID-19 crisis grips the aviation industry ever closer, the Airport Operators Association (AOA) is today calling for the UK government to do more to support the UK’s aviation industry after it was revealed the UK
in Aerospace Posted 31 March 2020
Although credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has lowered the long-term ratings on Class A and Class B debt issued by Heathrow Funding Limited by one notch, with both retaining negative outlooks due to the ongoing uncertainty
in Aerospace Posted 31 March 2020
The severe and unparalleled impact of COVID-19 on the global aviation sector has led Gatwick to make the difficult decision to consolidate passenger processing and facilities into the airport’s South Terminal and to limit
in Aerospace Posted 31 March 2020
Eastern Airways is making improvements to its temporary schedule on the Humberside Airport-Aberdeen route following customer feedback, which will help key workers and vital energy sector personnel.
in Aerospace Posted 31 March 2020
Manchester based provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, EDM, has completed a project for Air Baltic’s A220 Extended Door Trainer, which has been fully installed at their training facility in Riga,
in Aerospace Posted 30 March 2020
Today it was announced that the UK’s aerospace, automotive and medical sectors have come together within the VentilatorChallengeUK consortium, to produce 10,000 medical ventilators.
in Aerospace Posted 30 March 2020
Almost 40 cross-party Members of Parliament have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer - backed by the the Airport Operators Association (AOA) and Airlines UK - to call for more support for the UK aviation industry to deal with
in Aerospace Posted 30 March 2020
Airbus has deployed a new air-bridge flight between Europe and China to deliver additional face mask supplies to France, Germany, Spain and United Kingdom health systems, in support of the COVID-19 crisis efforts.
in Aerospace Posted 30 March 2020
Figures for January and February aircraft orders and deliveries show 314 aircraft orders, the largest January-February in the last six years and a 471% increase on the same period last year.
in Aerospace Posted 27 March 2020
Over the past 48 hours, global charter broker company Chapman Freeborn has experienced a surge in cargo charter requests for humanitarian cargo and medical supplies (typically N95 respirators) from China into Europe and Africa.
in Aerospace Posted 27 March 2020
Aviation consultancy Osprey Consulting Services Limited (CSL) has created a dedicated website providing aviation-based home learning, activities and resources for parents and children, called Osprey KIDS.
in Aerospace Posted 26 March 2020
Provider of surface treatment solutions, Poeton Industries, has remained fully operational at all three of its production sites and has increased its support for customers working on vital medical equipment required for the UK during
in Aerospace Posted 26 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged G20 leaders to act quickly to support the aviation industry in order to prevent irrecoverable damage to international connectivity arising from the impact
in Aerospace Posted 26 March 2020
London Southend Airport has today provided an update to customers and stakeholders regarding its operational plans during this challenging time.
in Aerospace Posted 26 March 2020
Loganair today announced further reductions in its flight schedules over the coming weeks, consistent with the Government’s efforts to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
in Aerospace Posted 26 March 2020
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) announced today that it has partnered with risk analysis company Osprey Flight Solutions to provide business aviation operators with
in Aerospace Posted 26 March 2020
Provider of high performance components and subsystems for aerospace and defence, Meggitt plc, has secured a three-year contract with Japan Airlines (JAL) to supply maintenance and repair services on engine components for the
in Aerospace Posted 25 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members renewed their call to governments to take urgent measures to ensure that vital air cargo supply lines remain open, efficient and effective.
in Aerospace Posted 25 March 2020
Tim Scorer, long-serving aviation lawyer and currently a Consultant at Kennedy’s Law Firm, is the recipient of this year’s British Business Aviation Association (BBGA) Michael Wheatley Award for Outstanding Services to the
in Aerospace Posted 25 March 2020
Heathrow will be stepping up its cargo capabilities as it calls on more airlines and freight companies to maximise the use of the airport’s quieter schedule, so that the aviation industry can play its part
in Aerospace Posted 24 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has today welcomed the support of those governments around the world that have provided financial relief to airlines and urged other governments to follow suit before more damage is done.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 24 March 2020
UK innovation funding specialist, ABGI, has announced it is now offering free advice and support on R&D tax relief claims to companies investigating ways of combatting the coronavirus to meet the nation’s current
in Aerospace Posted 24 March 2020
Trenchard Aviation Group has appointed Sohaib Ahmed as its Technical Sales Manager.
in Aerospace Posted 24 March 2020
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has made the decision to extend the deadline of its public engagement on the proposed criteria that the Civil Aviation Authority will use to determine whether to accept the Airspace Change
in Aerospace Posted 23 March 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Airbus has introduced measures to bolster its liquidity and balance sheet, as it continues to assess the ongoing situation and the impact on its business, customers, suppliers and the industry as a
in Aerospace Posted 23 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed decisions taken by aviation regulators to provide flexibility to airlines and flight crew during the COVID-19 crisis, whilst urging others to follow
in Aerospace / Space Posted 20 March 2020
Shetland Space Centre is to exercise its option to lease the Ordale Airfield at Baltasound in Unst as it gears up for spaceflight activity.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 20 March 2020
As the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on business is constantly evolving in the UK and globally, ADS - the trade organisation representing the UK's aerospace, defence, security and space sectors - has created a Coronavirus COVID-19 Hub, which will
in Aerospace Posted 20 March 2020
Donite Plastics, based in Saintfield, Northern Ireland, is enabling Stanford University to use its computer power in the hope that they can gain a better understanding of COVID-19’s protein structure and predict
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 20 March 2020
Earlier this week the UK Government called on businesses - including those in the aerospace and defence sectors - to support its response to the COVID-19 outbreak with the production and supply of ventilators and
in Aerospace Posted 20 March 2020
UK cleanroom design and build specialist, Connect 2 Cleanrooms, which has nearly 20 years’ experience delivering aerospace, automotive, medical device and healthcare clean rooms for manufacturing precision
in Aerospace Posted 20 March 2020
A consolidation plan to ensure that Edinburgh Airport remains open and operational during the coronavirus outbreak has been put into action.
in Aerospace Posted 19 March 2020
With COVID-19 having an unprecedented impact on global aviation and consequently Gatwick Airport and its airline partners - including easyJet, British Airways, Norwegian Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and TUI - which report
in Aerospace Posted 18 March 2020
As its members continue to support governments in their efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to ensure air cargo will be available to
in Aerospace / Security Posted 18 March 2020
Later this week, the UK Government and aviation industry representatives will meet to consider emergency measures to ameliorate the impact of COVID-19 on commercial air travel, as the coronavirus pandemic and travel
in Aerospace Posted 18 March 2020
Scotland's airline Loganair today announced a further drop in the number of flights due to the increasing impact of the coronavirus.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 18 March 2020
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) has unveiled its ‘Women Behind Aviation’ campaign to build on the momentum generated by the recent International Women’s Day 2020, celebrating and highlighting the role of women working across the industry.
in Aerospace Posted 17 March 2020
As a result of travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, Europe's airlines and airports are seeking support from governments in the resulting downturn in traffic to help ameliorate the damaging economic implications for commercial
in Aerospace Posted 17 March 2020
UK based specialist manufacturer of RF, waterproof and cryogenic connectors and cable harness assemblies, Intelliconnect (Europe) Ltd, has been awarded the silver performance standard to the SC21, aerospace, defence,
in Aerospace Posted 17 March 2020
Airbus today issued a statement outlining the measures it is taking in response to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, as it closely monitors the evolution of the virus across the globe and constantly assesses the situation and the
in Aerospace Posted 17 March 2020
Boeing has joined the £65 million Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre (DARTeC), due to become operational this summer at Cranfield University.
in Aerospace Posted 16 March 2020
FUCHS is set to unveil a new member of the product family, ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000 a globally-approved water miscible cutting and grinding fluid designed specially for the aerospace industry.
in Aerospace Posted 16 March 2020
Cranfield University’s commitment to green aviation has been enhanced with two new appointments to research environment and aerospace as interdependent subjects.
in Aerospace Posted 13 March 2020
Loganair today announced that it has reluctantly decided to close its long-standing air service between Wick John O’Groats Airport and Edinburgh.
in Aerospace Posted 12 March 2020
Meggitt plc, which specialises in high performance components and subsystems for the aerospace, defence (and selected energy markets), has signed a three year contract with Taiwanese MRO specialist Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corporation (EGAT) -
in Aerospace Posted 12 March 2020
Eastern Airways is expanding the number of routes it provides from Southampton Airport to six with the announcement that it will reconnect the south coast of England to Belfast City
in Aerospace Posted 11 March 2020
Today the Chancellor Rishi Sunak set out his Budget, announcing measures including an increase in overall R&D investment to £22bn a year by 2024-25 and increasing the rate of R&D
in Aerospace Posted 11 March 2020
Provider of high performance components and subsystems for aerospace and defence, has completed a multimillion dollar, five year contract extension with GE Aviation for the supply of valves, sensors and heat exchangers across a range of engine
in Aerospace Posted 11 March 2020
Heathrow headquartered B&H Worldwide has won new business managing the logistics of aircraft spare parts and engine materials for AOG Technics in Germany.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 11 March 2020
TÜV SÜD has invested more than £300,000 in its environmental testing facilities, reducing test waiting times and time to market for aerospace and defence equipment manufacturers.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 11 March 2020
Manufacturer of aerospace parts, Gardner Aerospace - which employs Armed Forces personnel - has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
in Aerospace Posted 11 March 2020
Leatherhead based global aviation consultancy, IBA Group, has appointed Ian Beaumont as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Group effective from 11th March 2020, whilst former CEO Phil Seymour will continue to serve as Company President.
in Aerospace Posted 11 March 2020
Loganair will commence the emergency provision of scheduled services between Isle of Man and Liverpool John Lennon Airport from Thursday 12th March - stepping into the breach left by the failure of Flybe.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 11 March 2020
More than 1,200 primary school children from 15 schools across Sussex, Surrey and Croydon are set to take part in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) programme, funded by Gatwick Airport.
in Aerospace Posted 11 March 2020
Passenger numbers at Heathrow Airport have fallen to 5.4 million, down -4.8% on last year after adjusting for the extra leap day, due to lower demand on Asian and European routes following the coronavirus outbreak.
in Aerospace Posted 11 March 2020
Rolls-Royce celebrated International Women’s Day by announcing that it has signed up for IATA’s 25by2025 campaign, an initiative to advance gender diversity in the aviation industry by 2025.
in Aerospace Posted 11 March 2020
The UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published Guidance on the application of Regulation EC261/2004 in the context of the developing situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus).
in Aerospace Posted 10 March 2020
Aviation services group, Air Partner plc, has launched a unique new product in response to the emergence and spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), called Air Partner Protect.
in Aerospace Posted 9 March 2020
Loganair today announced a further boost for UK regional connectivity with the launch of a one-stop, same-plane service between Aberdeen and Southampton from 23rd March.
in Aerospace Posted 9 March 2020
London City Airport (LCY) announced today a major new art commission with renowned London artist Anne Hardy and East London’s public art organisation, ‘The Line’.
in Aerospace Posted 9 March 2020
London based urban air mobility infrastructure (UAM) provider and drone delivery operator, Skyports, today announced an extension to its Series A funding to now total £6 million ($8 million) with investment from Irelandia Aviation.
in Aerospace Posted 9 March 2020
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) has appointed Dee Thomas as its new Director of Operations.
in Aerospace Posted 9 March 2020
Menzies Aviation announced today that Jennifer Gourley will join its Americas Leadership team as Chief Financial Officer, effective 16th March.
in Aerospace Posted 6 March 2020
Today sees the delivery of a major milestone for the Manchester Airport Transformation Programme, with Laing O’Rourke’s completion of the main build phase of the Terminal Two Extension (known as sectional completion
in Aerospace Posted 6 March 2020
Responding to the collapse of Flybe, Loganair has announced it will introduce three daily services from Birmingham to Aberdeen, along with a daily service to Inverness from the 16th March 2020, whilst Eastern Airways will offer
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 6 March 2020
Peli Products today launched four new longer and deeper cases in the re-engineered (up to 40% lighter) Peli Air Case line.
in Aerospace Posted 5 March 2020
Loganair has reacted to the closure of Flybe by announcing plans to safeguard UK regional connectivity by taking up 16 routes formerly flown by Flybe.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 5 March 2020
The opening day of Security & Policing 2020 at Farnborough Exhibition & Conference Centre saw Intelligent Voice win the 15th annual ADS Security Innovation Award.
in Aerospace Posted 5 March 2020
Heathrow announced today that tougher charges will be applied this year to all flights that arrive and depart within the Night Quota Period from 23:30 to 06:00, to disincentivise activity between the identified hours.
in Aerospace Posted 5 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has updated its analysis of the financial impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency on the global air transport industry.
in Aerospace Posted 5 March 2020
According to Telford based RTITB Airside, some airport operators and ground handling service providers are putting their employees at risk on a daily basis due to poor baggage tug operations.
in Aerospace Posted 5 March 2020
Regional airline Flybe has this morning gone into administration - having almost done so in January - with the low cost European carrier having experienced a reduction in demand for its services following the coronovirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
in Aerospace Posted 4 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released global passenger traffic data for January 2020 showing demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose 2.4% compared to January 2019, although this was down from
in Aerospace Posted 4 March 2020
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Loganair today announced that they have entered into a codeshare agreement, connecting regional Scotland to KLM’s extensive network of 165 destinations worldwide.
in Aerospace / Defence / Space Posted 4 March 2020
Isotropic Systems today announced it is licensing patented core components of its scalable, multibeam antennas to aeronautical and defence system integrators, to accelerate customised designs,
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 4 March 2020
Motor gliders used to train thousands of RAF Air Cadets will get a new lease of life and bring joy to people with disabilities and injured ex-military personnel.
in Aerospace Posted 3 March 2020
Intertrust, a provider of tech-enabled fund and corporate solutions, announced today that it has been authorised by the Aviation Working Group (AWG) to act as trustee service provider for the Global Aircraft Trading System (GATS),
in Aerospace Posted 3 March 2020
Resonate Testing has upgraded its secure live video streaming of testing, enhancing the frequent live streams via a secure broadcast for those wishing to monitor tests while offsite.
in Aerospace Posted 3 March 2020
Farnborough Airport today announced the appointment of a new Business Development Manager, Richard Wittels, effective immediately.
in Aerospace Posted 3 March 2020
Last year was another record year for air traffic with 2,580,214 flights managed by NATS in UK airspace, an increase of 0.9% from 2018, with the past decade proving record breaking too, as air traffic increased by 13.3% between
Essex Police keep birds eye view on Stansted
EBAA partners with Osprey Flight Solutions to provide business aviation with COVID-19 data
