in Aerospace Posted 14 April 2021
Air bp has recently supplied sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to three airports in the UK: dedicated business aviation airport, London Biggin Hill (BQH), Airbus owned Hawarden (CEG) airport in Flintshire, North Wales, which will be used for fuelling of the
in Aerospace Posted 14 April 2021
Menzies Aviation today announced its commitment to making 100% of its operations carbon neutral by the company’s 200-year anniversary in 2033.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 14 April 2021
Fourteen BAE Systems suppliers are being recognised for best-in-class performance in 2020.
in Aerospace Posted 13 April 2021
Airbus has taken the next step in reducing its industrial carbon footprint with the maiden flight of a Beluga super-transporter using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from the aerospace company’s Broughton plant in the UK.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 13 April 2021
Atkins has appointed John Batterbee to lead its new Applied Technology Practice, which has been formed in response to a growing demand for digital and technology capabilities across Atkins’ markets.
in Aerospace Posted 13 April 2021
In a move designed to improve operational efficiency, Caerdav has adopted the cloud-based competence and compliance solution from leading software services provider, Elms Aviation.
in Aerospace Posted 13 April 2021
Glasgow Airport has scooped an International Safety Award for protecting its employees from the risk of injury and ill health at work.
in Aerospace Posted 12 April 2021
Flypop has signed a multiple A330-300 lease deal with the world’s third largest aircraft lessor, Avolon.
in Aerospace Posted 12 April 2021
Tewkesbury headquartered Trackwise today announced the appointment of Steve Hudson as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
in Aerospace Posted 12 April 2021
As part of its international growth programme, Farsound’s Canadian team are pleased to announce that they have signed a lease on a larger facility in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
in Aerospace Posted 12 April 2021
Heathrow has announced that passenger numbers at the airport fell by 82.6% (year-on-year) in March.
in Aerospace Posted 9 April 2021
A framework to chart the safe return of international travel has been set out today by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
in Aerospace Posted 9 April 2021
London City Airport has welcomed the restoration of key regional routes, with flights to resume shortly to Edinburgh, Glasgow (both with British Airways) and Dundee (with Loganair), re-establishing important
in Aerospace Posted 8 April 2021
British Airways has today announced the launch of two new routes to Jersey and Gibraltar from London City Airport.
in Aerospace Posted 8 April 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that passenger traffic fell in February 2021, both compared to pre-COVID levels (February 2019) and compared to the immediate month prior (January 2021),
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 6 April 2021
Brookhouse Aerospace Limited has announced the completion of a Management Buy Out (MBO) from Kaman Corporation on 3rd February 2021, led by Christopher Morris, Group CEO and Matthew Rossiter, Group CFO.
in Aerospace Posted 6 April 2021
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a simplified process to allow pilots who transferred their licence and medical certificate to an EU member state in preparation for the end of the transition period to get
in Aerospace Posted 6 April 2021
Bournemouth based AIM Altitude is addressing industry demands to build back greener following the global pandemic, with its ARCA galley system offering enhanced hygiene whilst giving back space to airlines and increasing
in Aerospace Posted 6 April 2021
Menzies Aviation today announces that it has renewed and expanded its ground handling contract in Northern Europe with Dubai based carrier Emirates.
in Aerospace Posted 1 April 2021
Willie Walsh has officially taken on the role of Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), succeeding Alexandre de Juniac.
in Aerospace Posted 1 April 2021
Menzies Aviation today announced it has been awarded a five-year ground handling contract by Wizz Air at its recently launched Oslo Gardermoen Airport base.
in Aerospace Posted 31 March 2021
Panta Holdings, a Dutch investment company, has expanded its aerospace footprint by acquiring aviation aftermarket businesses Fokker Services and Fokker Techniek from Fokker Technologies/GKN Aerospace, effective 1st April
in Aerospace Posted 31 March 2021
Corsair has taken delivery of its first A330-900, on lease from Avolon, to join the French airline’s fleet as it looks towards becoming an all-A330 operator.
in Aerospace Posted 31 March 2021
One year on from the escalation of the Covid-19 crisis and the first national lockdown, London City Airport has renewed its commitment to supporting its local communities in East London with the launch of the London City Helpers
in Aerospace Posted 31 March 2021
British Airways has invested in ZeroAvia – an innovator in decarbonising commercial aviation – in an effort to accelerate the development of 50+ seater aircraft capable of running on zero emissions hydrogen-electric
in Aerospace Posted 30 March 2021
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) – the UK SME leading the Project Fresson consortium – has announced it will exploit recent advances in hydrogen fuel cell technology to develop a commercially
in Aerospace Posted 29 March 2021
Rolls-Royce has officially started building the world’s largest aero-engine, UltraFan, which will help redefine sustainable air travel for decades to come.
in Aerospace Posted 29 March 2021
Airbus has launched its Advanced Superconducting and Cryogenic Experimental powertraiN Demonstrator (ASCEND) to explore the impact of superconducting materials and cryogenic temperatures on the performance of an aircraft’s electrical propulsion systems.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 29 March 2021
Smiths Detection has been chosen to supply integrated checkpoints throughout Heathrow Airport, featuring the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX computed tomography X-rays, to deliver an advanced level of security and efficiency.
in Aerospace Posted 29 March 2021
There were 54 global aircraft deliveries in February 2021, the lowest number since ADS records began in 2010.
in Aerospace Posted 26 March 2021
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (MADG) has reached an agreement with UK manufacturer Portsmouth Aviation that will accelerate production of negative pressure ventilation assistance devices by sharing knowledge and prototypes
in Aerospace / Security Posted 26 March 2021
Smiths Detection will supply a full suite of passenger baggage screening equipment for Kuwait’s new International Airport Terminal 2, which is currently under construction.
in Aerospace Posted 25 March 2021
GKN Aerospace has been awarded a new contract to supply electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) for the Boeing 777X family of aircraft.
in Aerospace Posted 25 March 2021
British private jet operator and aircraft management company, Air Charter Scotland, is making available a Cessna Citation 525A (CJ2) business jet (G-NOCM) for charter out of Glasgow Airport, in a company first.
in Aerospace Posted 25 March 2021
Aer Lingus is to launch its first ever transatlantic services direct from Manchester to the US and the Caribbean, which will create up to 120 new jobs.
in Aerospace Posted 24 March 2021
Birmingham Airport has achieved ISO 45001 certification following a successful assessment of its occupational health & safety management system by the globally recognised certification body, Lloyd’s Register.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 24 March 2021
Today, Drone Major Group has announced the launch of the first ever drone technology ‘Test and Development Area’ project, to be created in the Liverpool City Region.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 24 March 2021
Aerobility, the disabled flying charity, joins forces with London Biggin Hill Airport, to take the Armchair Airshow to new heights – live from the cockpit – with the 2021 edition of this airshow calendar-event set for Saturday 29th May.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 24 March 2021
In order to provide comprehensive EMI/RFI protection across both horizontal and vertical planes, Harwin has made further additions to its metal backshell shielding options, inroducing backshells for its horizontal Datamate J-Tek connectors
in Aerospace Posted 24 March 2021
Scottish med-tech firm, MIME Technologies, has secured a six-figure sum after being accepted as one of 10 firms globally to participate in the ATI Boeing Accelerator, a programme that aims to help shape the future of sustainable
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 22 March 2021
A groundbreaking Green Technology Hub (GTH), planned to form part of Vulcan XH558’s new future home in South Yorkshire, will have a crucial role to play in the long term survival of the civil aviation industry.
in Aerospace Posted 19 March 2021
As a result of a £5.5 million investment by the UK Government announced today, airports are to be redesigned and airspace redeveloped.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 18 March 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveller using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials.
in Aerospace Posted 18 March 2021
A team of aerospace specialists has launched the world’s first in-flight emissions study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body commercial passenger aircraft.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 17 March 2021
Serco has been awarded a contract to provide support services at the 5 Wing Canadian Forces Base in Goose Bay, Canada.
in Aerospace Posted 17 March 2021
The aircraft engine market is showing early signs of recovery from the worst effects of the Covid-19, but is not set to return to pre-pandemic levels until the mid-2020s, according to aviation data and advisory company IBA.
in Aerospace Posted 17 March 2021
CHC Group has partnered with Shell Brasil and Leonardo Helicopters to launch the first global implementation of Leonardo’s Enhanced Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (H-TAWS) on the CHC
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 17 March 2021
A Green Technology Hub will be at the heart of the new Vulcan Experience, giving young people an insight into how scientists and engineers are tackling the climate change challenge.
in Aerospace Posted 16 March 2021
B&H Worldwide is further expanding its leadership team in Asia with the appointment of Eddie Chan as Business Development Manager, Asia.
in Aerospace Posted 16 March 2021
Net zero-emission aviation is one step closer today following the launch of a new competition to support the development of cutting-edge facilities capable of turning everyday waste into jet fuel.
in Aerospace Posted 16 March 2021
Raytheon UK will deliver 12 Condor Mk3 next-gen Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar systems to NAV CANADA with an option to purchase additional radar systems as part of a 15-year contract.
in Aerospace Posted 16 March 2021
British Airways’ customers eligible to travel to India are now able to upload their negative Covid-19 test results and other travel declaration forms directly into their booking on the airline’s website ba.com, in advance of travel.
in Aerospace Posted 15 March 2021
County Armagh Testing company, Resonate Testing Ltd, is investing £650k in its business, initially creating four jobs in the local area and expanding its high-quality testing and qualification services, as it celebrates its fifth birthday.
in Aerospace Posted 15 March 2021
London Stansted is this week marking the 30th anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen officially opening the iconic terminal building on 15th March 1991 and the first flights to operate from the ‘new’ airport.
in Aerospace Posted 12 March 2021
GKN Aerospace is leading a new UK industry consortium called ASCEND (Aerospace and Automotive Supply Chain Enabled Development) to develop and accelerate composite material and process technologies for the next generation of energy efficient
in Aerospace Posted 12 March 2021
AVIC Cabin Systems (ACS) today introduces a collection of innovative products designed specifically to support the increasing demand in the single-aisle market.
in Aerospace Posted 12 March 2021
Co-founder of Cecence, Samantha Bunyan, has been chosen by the UK Government as one of the country's top female entreprenuers to help fire up the economy through innovation, by developing
in Aerospace Posted 12 March 2021
Rolls-Royce and airframer Tecnam are joining forces with Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia, to deliver an all-electric passenger aircraft for the commuter market, ready
in Aerospace Posted 11 March 2021
Jaltek has invested in a Takaya APT-1400F Flying Probe Test machine from Accelonix Ltd., which will sit alongside Jaltek’s existing Flying Probe, further enhancing technical capacity and throughput.
in Aerospace Posted 11 March 2021
Helicopter leasing, management and investment platform, LCI, has placed two AW109SP helicopters on long term operating leases to undertake EMS (emergency medical services) operations with its newest customer,
in Aerospace Posted 11 March 2021
UK start-up developer of aerotoxic detection technology, VN-ADS, today announced that it has successfully completed all laboratory tests on its latest ‘Canary’ poisonous compound detector, increasing sensitivity by over 100 times
in Aerospace Posted 11 March 2021
Helicopter services and maintenance, repair and overhaul provider, CHC Group, LLC, has entered into a conditional agreement for the acquisition of the oil and gas aviation business of Babcock International Group,
in Aerospace / Space Posted 11 March 2021
Aviation youth charity worker and University of Hull student Michelle Brown, has been named as the very first ENGAP UK Envoy – with a mission to attract young people to the air and space industry.
in Aerospace Posted 10 March 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson today set out his vision to build back better from coronavirus (COVID-19) by boosting transport connectivity across and between the entire United Kingdom, as part of ambitions to level up across the country.
in Aerospace Posted 10 March 2021
The aviation sector is set to benefit from further government support with the creation of an all-new Aviation Skills Retention Platform (ASRP) to boost employment and upskill candidates in the industry.
in Aerospace Posted 10 March 2021
Throughout the pandemic Farsound has continued to put in place its environmental programme across its global sites which has helped the aero engine MRO supplier recently achieve the international
in Aerospace Posted 10 March 2021
ADS Member, PING Group, has launched Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved - and International Air Transport Association (IATA) required - aviation security online training for all areas of the industry.
in Aerospace Posted 10 March 2021
Tonight, 'Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport’ returns to ITV (8pm) for the seventh year running, revealing how the airport coped with the impacts of the global pandemic.
in Aerospace Posted 9 March 2021
Rolls-Royce technology is set to power Bristol based Vertical Aerospace’s flagship Urban Air Mobility (UAM) aircraft.
in Aerospace Posted 9 March 2021
ODU UK Ltd has introduced its new generation of connectors, the MINI-SNAP for SPE.
in Aerospace Posted 9 March 2021
ADS Member law firm, Brodies LLP, has launched a new Virtual GC service to provide flexible in-house legal support for UK based organisations without an existing in-house legal team and UK based branch operations of international organisations whose local
in Aerospace Posted 8 March 2021
Air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has begun a campaign to highlight the wide range of job roles in aviation, in a bid to help address gender imbalance in the industry, as the world prepares to
in Aerospace / Space Posted 5 March 2021
The country’s first International Air & Space Training Institute (IASTI) was cleared for take-off today at the virtual launch of IASTI Newark.
in Aerospace Posted 5 March 2021
Airlines holding worldwide AOCs with ‘go now’ capacity have the opportunity to diversify into flexible, short-term Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) wet leasing contracts, according to Reigate based ACC
in Aerospace Posted 5 March 2021
The Emirates Group has announced the appointment of Steve Allen as the Executive Vice President of dnata.
in Aerospace / Defence / Space Posted 4 March 2021
Pulse Power and Measurement Limited (PPM) and BAE Systems have today announced that BAE Systems has acquired Shrivenham based PPM, an independent developer and manufacturer of high-end electronics.
in Aerospace Posted 4 March 2021
GKN Aerospace's Fokker Services has redelivered its first Alliance Airlines Fokker 70 aircraft as part of a new five-year heavy maintenance checks agreement.
in Aerospace Posted 4 March 2021
Andrew Hamilton, Director of Operations for Crowded Space Drones and former Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Drone Unit Manager has announced the launch of Drone Masterclass, a new CAA Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE).
in Aerospace Posted 4 March 2021
Inter-Tec Group, which offers specialist engineering, design and analysis solutions across the broad aviation sector, has opened a new European base in Sligo, The Republic of Ireland, complementing its established
in Aerospace Posted 3 March 2021
Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the taxiing of its ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft, the latest milestone on its journey to becoming the world’s fastest all-electric plane.
in Aerospace Posted 3 March 2021
Project ENGAP - Engaging the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals – marks its first anniversary today with news they are making significant inroads into global challenges facing sustainable air travel.
in Aerospace Posted 3 March 2021
British private jet operator and aircraft management company, Air Charter Scotland, is adding a Cessna Citation M525 (G-KSOH) on to its UK AOC, positioned out of London Biggin Hill Airport.
in Aerospace Posted 2 March 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger traffic fell in January 2021, both compared to pre-COVID levels (January 2019) and compared to the immediate month prior
in Aerospace Posted 2 March 2021
Meggitt has signed a long-term, multi-million pound agreement with Boeing for the supply of cockpit indicators on the 737 MAX. The contract covers a suite of cockpit indicators across all versions of the aircraft.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 1 March 2021
Smiths Detection today announced that its dual-view air cargo scanner, the HI-SCAN 145180-2is pro, has been added to the 'Qualified' section of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Air
in Aerospace Posted 1 March 2021
London City Airport has been recognised as one of the best airports in Europe in the prestigious 2020 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 1 March 2021
Kilkeel based Collins Aerospace has joined the global movement of encouraging girls to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects and to consider those fields as
in Aerospace / Space Posted 25 February 2021
Two advancing manufacturing aerospace projects to support small to medium-enterprises (SMEs) in the west of Scotland have officially launched, following investment from the Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund
in Aerospace Posted 25 February 2021
Element Materials Technology (Element) has been recognised with a new Nadcap accreditation for fastener testing at its Huntington Beach, California laboratory.
in Aerospace Posted 25 February 2021
Jetex customers are now able to choose to fly with a reduced carbon footprint from six key global locations following an agreement with Shell.
in Aerospace Posted 25 February 2021
Menzies Aviation today announced its trial of the Vestergaard Elephant e-BETA, a new electrically operated de-icing unit, at Oslo Airport.
in Aerospace Posted 25 February 2021
Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, Data Integration to Drive Global Total Airport Management (TAM) Market Growth, 2030, finds that total airport management (TAM) aims to address multiple challenges faced by airports across
in Aerospace / Security Posted 24 February 2021
Eighty-eight percent of UK aviation organisations have detected cyber attacks on their Operational Technology (OT) or Industrial Control Systems (ICS) in the last 12 months, with 95% of these encountering at
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 24 February 2021
ADS Chief Executive Paul Everitt will be stepping down at the end of March and will be succeeded by Kevin Craven as Interim Chief Executive.
in Aerospace Posted 24 February 2021
Peli Products, provider of high-performance protective cases and advanced lighting systems, is on a mission to become a leader in sustainability.
in Aerospace Posted 24 February 2021
Argyll & Bute Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has begun carrying COVID test samples and other medical materials on drone delivery flights between medical facilities in the Argyll & Bute
in Aerospace Posted 24 February 2021
The Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC) is further expanding its partnership with manufacturing technology provider Renishaw, through the addition of state-of-the-art connected metrology solutions.
in Aerospace Posted 23 February 2021
PM Boris Johnson has announced the government’s roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions in England, offering some hope that - together with the vaccination programme - the aviation and
in Aerospace Posted 22 February 2021
The charity behind the iconic Avro Vulcan XH558 has launched a new fundraising initiative for the business community, in a bid to secure sponsorship for a new hangar and educational facility in Doncaster.