in Aerospace Posted 24 January 2020
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen today heralded a new dawn for Teesside International Airport with the return of daily flights to London City Airport - reconnecting Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool to the capital by air for the
in Aerospace Posted 24 January 2020
The start of construction on Birmingham Airport’s £30 million departure lounge extension was officially marked yesterday by Aviation Minister, Paul Maynard MP.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 24 January 2020
A device that enables speech to be translated into 74 different languages has been introduced at the security area at Edinburgh Airport to help international passengers.
in Aerospace Posted 24 January 2020
A total of 14,747,830 people travelled through Edinburgh Airport last year, making 2019 the busiest in the airport’s history and the busiest ever year for a Scottish airport.
in Aerospace Posted 24 January 2020
Pupils from seven local secondary schools will take part in a national Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) competition thanks to a £7,000 award from Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 24 January 2020
One thousand pupils from five local schools visited a Gatwick Airport Roadshow at Ashcombe School, Dorking, yesterday – in a continuing programme across the region designed to encourage children to pursue Science Technology
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 23 January 2020
A new course catalogue has been published by the Empire Test Pilots' School (ETPS) to provide flight test professionals with details of its comprehensive range of training courses covering knowledge and skills development for both military
in Aerospace Posted 23 January 2020
Fiumicino Aeroporti di Roma S.p.A. has launched a Seamless Flow One-ID pilot in partnership with biometric recognition and digital identity management solutions provider, Vision-Box.
in Aerospace Posted 23 January 2020
Bridewell Consulting, an independent cyber security and data privacy consultancy, has been named one of the first organisations to be awarded accreditation on the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) new ASSURE scheme.
in Aerospace Posted 23 January 2020
The Chief Executive of London Stansted, Ken O’Toole, has written an open letter to local residents, setting out the airport’s future plans and how they will benefit the region, plus addressed concerns about the local and
in Aerospace Posted 22 January 2020
Today the CAA published an updated third edition of CAP 1616, Airspace Change: Guidance on the regulatory process for changing the notified airspace design and planned and permanent redistribution of air traffic and on providing airspace
in Aerospace Posted 22 January 2020
OXIS Energy has successfully tested its cell prototypes at 471Wh/kg and is confident of achieving 500Wh/kg in the next 12 months.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 21 January 2020
Developer of radar display, tracking and recording sub-systems, Cambridge Pixel, has added ASD-View to its air surveillance product portfolio to meet the growing demand for the visualisation of ADS-B aircraft data in maritime and
in Aerospace / Security Posted 21 January 2020
Two women are blazing a trail at London Stansted after becoming the first female firefighters to join the ranks of the airport’s fire and rescue service.
in Aerospace Posted 21 January 2020
Following its strategy to keep its overall production system at the leading edge of technology and to increase industrial capacity and flexibility, Airbus has decided to create new A321 production capabilities at its site in
in Aerospace / Security Posted 21 January 2020
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced its new ASSURE scheme developed in partnership with CREST, the not-for-profit accreditation and certification body for the technical security industry and the
in Aerospace Posted 20 January 2020
Aviation maintenance software provider, Aerogility, has welcomed the return of industry heavyweight Stephen Henwood CBE to its board, following his period of Chair of the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI).
in Aerospace Posted 20 January 2020
A global coalition focused on business aviation sustainability today welcomed two new carbon-reduction initiatives for Davos-bound flights at this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF), starting 21st January 2020, in Davos,
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 20 January 2020
BAE Systems has signed an agreement to work with Renishaw to work together on the development of additive manufacturing (AM) capability (i.e. 3D printing) for the defence and aerospace sector, designed to help improve
in Aerospace Posted 17 January 2020
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its latest air traffic report for November 2019, measuring all commercial aviation air services from full service, regional, low cost and charter.
in Aerospace Posted 17 January 2020
London Stansted-based charter and airline sub-charter specialist, Titan Airways, is strengthening its fleet in 2020 with the introduction of two Airbus A321LR’s.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 17 January 2020
EaglePicher Technologies, a producer of batteries and energetic devices for aerospace and defence, has chosen IFS Applications as its central enterprise resource planning (ERP) system of record.
in Aerospace Posted 16 January 2020
Over the last three months, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has continued to make considerable progress in its aim to radically improve the regulation of General Aviation (GA) in the UK, with its latest achievement being proposals to
in Aerospace Posted 16 January 2020
UK-based software firm, Ideagen, has secured a project with the Saudi Arabian flying academy, OxfordSaudia, which will see it provide software to help it meet regulatory and operational requirements.
in Aerospace Posted 16 January 2020
Airbus has successfully performed the first fully automatic vision-based take-off using an Airbus Family test aircraft at Toulouse-Blagnac airport.
in Aerospace Posted 16 January 2020
Aberdeen Standard Investments’ AIPUT fund (Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust) has secured a resolution to grant planning permission from Slough Borough Council’s Planning Committee for Black Arrow, a speculative-build warehouse
in Aerospace Posted 15 January 2020
The global aviation marketplace will encounter a wide range of challenges in 2020, according to Leatherhead based independent aviation consultant IBA, which released its 2020 Market Update today.
in Aerospace Posted 15 January 2020
Since 2010, Heathrow has welcomed an additional 15 million passengers - an increase of 18% over the course of the decade.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 15 January 2020
Supplier of coatings, chemicals, adhesives and composite materials to the aerospace and defence sectors, PSG, has now been in business for half a century and will be celebrating this milestone during 2020.
in Aerospace Posted 15 January 2020
Aras has announced a strategic partnership with ANSYS that includes the licensing of the Aras platform technology to enable the next generation of digital engineering practices.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 15 January 2020
Based near Belfast in Northern Ireland, CCP Gransden has established itself as a specialist manufacturer of advanced composites and as of this month it can trace its history back an impressive 125+ years, having stayed in family ownership since that time.
in Aerospace Posted 14 January 2020
UK-based Advantage Travel Partnership member, TAG, has entered a multi-year content agreement with Langley-based Travelport, which has itself just been awarded preferred supplier status by the Focus Travel Partnership following a successful tender process.
in Aerospace Posted 14 January 2020
Today, Operational Solutions announced that its bespoke set of anti-drone systems has been deployed at Heathrow as part of the airport’s end-to-end counter drone measures to help keep the country’s busiest airfield
in Aerospace Posted 13 January 2020
The BelugaXL has entered into service, providing Airbus with 30% extra transport capacity in order to support the on-going production ramp-up of commercial aircraft programmes.
in Aerospace Posted 13 January 2020
A man at the centre of a high-profile and long running battle to be the first HIV-positive person to train as a commercial pilot today began full-time flying as a fully-fledged member of the team at
in Aerospace Posted 13 January 2020
Travelport today welcomed John Elieson as its new Chief Operating Officer, who will be based in Travelport’s global headquarters in Langley, Berkshire, UK.
in Aerospace Posted 13 January 2020
Eastern Airways is re-entering the e-Jet market during January with the initial return of the Embraer 170 aircraft type to its fleet and 190s later this year.
in Aerospace Posted 10 January 2020
Major regional airline Loganair continued its expansion in the North East of England today, by announcing a partnership with English Premier League club Newcastle United.
in Aerospace Posted 10 January 2020
Over five million passengers travelled through London City Airport last year, making 2019 the busiest year in the airport’s history.
in Aerospace Posted 9 January 2020
Intertrust has expanded its presence in the fast-growing aviation finance sector with the acquisition of London-based Wells Fargo Trust Corporation Limited.
in Aerospace Posted 9 January 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose 3.3% compared to the same month in
in Aerospace Posted 9 January 2020
Technology company based in Langley, Travelport, which serves the global travel industry, today confirmed that the company is now the sole global distribution system (GDS) provider of Air
in Aerospace Posted 9 January 2020
A new Rolls-Royce facility which will develop jet engine technologies set to transform flight, reduce emissions and set new benchmarks for efficiency, has been opened in Bristol.
in Aerospace Posted 9 January 2020
Pattonair has announced two senior appointments in its global innovation team to help drive its strategic long-term business plans.
in Aerospace Posted 8 January 2020
Aegean Airlines will be flying direct from Birmingham Airport to the Greek capital of Athens from 3rd June 2020 – a brand new route for the airport this year.
in Aerospace Posted 8 January 2020
Element Materials Technology (Element) has acquired connected technologies business, PCTEST Engineering Laboratory (PCTEST), significantly strengthening Element’s position in testing and certification services within the connected technologies market.
in Aerospace Posted 8 January 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs), decreased by 1.1% in November 2019, compared to the same period in
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 8 January 2020
Woking headquartered TT Electronics announced it has completed the acquisition of a US-based business that designs and manufactures power electronics for defence and aerospace markets, enhancing TT’s
in Aerospace Posted 8 January 2020
At the beginning of this week, VA Airline Training (VA) welcomed their first airline sponsored trainees of 2020 - a Course of four Titan Airways cadets into training at their Cambridge training centre.
in Aerospace Posted 7 January 2020
Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company Caerdav has been appointed by easyJet to carry out essential aircraft end-of-lease checks and repairs.
in Aerospace Posted 7 January 2020
Menzies Aviation has appointed Peter Kelly as Vice President, Cargo Americas to grow its cargo business across Canada, the United States and South America.
in Aerospace Posted 7 January 2020
Meggitt (UK) Ltd, today announced an investment in HiETA Technologies Ltd, a UK company with established capabilities in metal additive manufacturing.
in Aerospace Posted 7 January 2020
Austrian Airlines has become Birmingham Airport’s newest airline, with direct scheduled services to the Austrian capital of Vienna and onward connections across Asia and Europe.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 7 January 2020
Tony Wood, Chief Executive of Meggitt and former President of Rolls Royce Aerospace, has been appointed ADS President, succeeding Colin Smith.
in Aerospace Posted 7 January 2020
EDM has successfully completed a project with All Nippon Airways (ANA) having installed their high-fidelity B777 Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer (CEET) at their new, state-of-the-art training centre called 'ANA Blue Base'.
in Aerospace Posted 6 January 2020
Biman Bangladesh Airlines celebrated the inaugural flight from Manchester Airport to Dhaka and Sylhet last night, at an event attended by civic leaders and representatives from the Bangladeshi community across the North.
in Aerospace Posted 6 January 2020
US-based Spirit Airlines has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for 100 A320neo Family aircraft.
in Aerospace / Security / Features Posted 6 January 2020
Over the past few months, 8,000 gold bars - 100 tonnes - were carefully transported from the Bank of England’s vaults in London to Poland.
in Aerospace Posted 6 January 2020
Cardiff Airport has introduced a number of electric vehicle charge points across its sites, as part of its long term vision to deliver a sustainable airport business for Wales.
in Aerospace Posted 3 January 2020
The influx of established aerospace, automotive and technology companies into the urban air mobility (UAM) market, backed by technological advancements and government initiatives, is expected to drive the air taxi market,
in Aerospace / Events Posted 3 January 2020
The first offering from the recently-announced partnership between Aston Martin Lagonda and Airbus Corporate Helicopters, the ACH130 Aston Martin Edition, was revealed today at Courchevel in the French Alps.
in Aerospace Posted 3 January 2020
An overwhelming majority of the British public (81%) have a positive view of aviation, which they see as important both personally and to the UK economy as a whole, according to recent research from UK air traffic
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 2 January 2020
BAE Systems will recruit more than 800 apprentices in the UK in 2020 – the highest number ever recruited.
in Aerospace Posted 2 January 2020
From 1st June 2020, British Airways will launch the first year-round, nonstop flight from London to Portland, Oregon, operated on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
in Aerospace Posted 2 January 2020
Kent-based AD Engineering has invested in an ‘eco’ building which has the ability to power its state-of-the-art machinery after securing a five-figure funding injection from NatWest and Lombard Asset Finance.
in Aerospace Posted 2 January 2020
London Stansted’s first ever scheduled flight to Moscow took to the skies on 20th December, with the launch of a new direct service by Russian carrier Ural Airlines.
in Aerospace Posted 2 January 2020
Russia’s Aeroflot has been named as the world’s most on-time mainline airline in the annual On-Time Performance (OTP) Review released today by travel data and analytics expert Cirium.
in Aerospace Posted 2 January 2020
November 2019 saw the most aircraft orders for the month since 2014 with a total of 285 aircraft being ordered.
in Aerospace Posted 1 January 2020
From today, British Airways will begin offsetting carbon emissions on all its flights within the UK, as part of the airline's commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
in Aerospace Posted 1 January 2020
The Pearl 15, the exclusive engine option for Bombardier’s Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft, has received its official certification by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
in Aerospace Posted 23 December 2019
In November, NATS handled 181,523 flights in UK airspace, 2.3% less air traffic when compared to November 2018, although traffic for the year has increased by 0.9% overall.
in Aerospace Posted 19 December 2019
Loganair announced today that it will move essential air services between Dundee and London to London City Airport from 29th March 2020.
in Aerospace Posted 19 December 2019
In the latest stage of British Airways’ investment in airport automation, the airline has announced that from 2020 it will trial AI-powered autonomous robots at its home at Heathrow Terminal 5 to help some of the 90,000 customers who travel through the
in Aerospace Posted 19 December 2019
Rolls-Royce’s ambitions to build the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft have taken an important step forward with the unveiling of the plane at Gloucestershire Airport.
in Aerospace Posted 19 December 2019
This month Manchester Airport completed its first major airfield re-designation scheme in nearly two decades.
in Aerospace Posted 19 December 2019
London City Airport has reached a significant milestone in its efforts to create a more sustainable future for the airport, with its operations rated as carbon neutral by the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme.
in Aerospace Posted 19 December 2019
With soaring global tourism driving unprecedented demand for aircrafts Bureau Veritas has revealed that demonstrating the highest standards of quality, health and safety is now a distinct competitive
in Aerospace Posted 19 December 2019
Airbus has commenced deliveries to airlines of the first A350s equipped with pioneering new touchscreen cockpit displays.
in Aerospace Posted 19 December 2019
In this year's Which? Travel annual airline survey, British Airways has found itself grounded alongside repeat offenders, Ryanair and American Airlines, as one of the nation’s worst airlines.
in Aerospace Posted 18 December 2019
The Air France–KLM Group has firmed up an order for 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft to modernise its single-aisle fleet.
in Aerospace Posted 18 December 2019
New research from Nesta Challenges’ Flying High programme, which analyses how drones can provide benefits to UK cities, reveals that the use of drones - for services such as blood sample transport by regional pathology units and the
in Aerospace Posted 18 December 2019
Derby-based aerospace and defence supply chain specialist Pattonair has joined forces with two innovative companies to win EU funding for a ground-breaking technology venture.
in Aerospace Posted 18 December 2019
UK engineering and design consultancy Plextek is partnering with unmanned aerial systems (UAS) specialist, Griff Aviation, to put micro radars and sensors on its innovative heavy lifting drones, enabling them to
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 17 December 2019
BAE Systems, Inc. today announced that Tom Arseneault will become president and chief executive officer of BAE Systems, Inc., effective 1st April 2020.
in Aerospace Posted 17 December 2019
An Edinburgh-based tech startup has begun its exciting ascent among world-class players in ‘Industry 4.0’ aerospace, after securing a place on the ATI Boeing Accelerator programme.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 17 December 2019
Building on its long-term partnership with the Ministry of Transport, Serco Middle East has been awarded an extension of its Air Traffic Control Services, to continue providing support for the General Company for Air
in Aerospace / Security Posted 17 December 2019
London Stansted is to become the first major airport in the UK to trial the use of fully compostable security bags for passengers carrying liquids in their hand luggage.
in Aerospace Posted 17 December 2019
British Airways has signed a joint business agreement with China Southern Airlines, for travel from 2nd January 2020.
in Aerospace Posted 17 December 2019
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its latest air traffic report for October 2019, measuring all of commercial aviation flights: full service, regionals, low cost and charter.
in Aerospace Posted 17 December 2019
London based foreign exchange specialist Travelex, today announced the opening of five new currency exchange stores in Birmingham Airport.
in Aerospace Posted 16 December 2019
ACI EUROPE, the trade association for Europe’s airports - has announced the appointment of Virginia Lee as its new Director of Media & Communications, with immediate effect.
in Aerospace Posted 16 December 2019
As winter sets in, Manchester Airport has taken a look back at its busiest ever summer season, during which more than 19.93 million people flew through the Northern hub.
in Aerospace Posted 13 December 2019
NATS is celebrating after their project was named a winner at the Airport Operators Association (AOA) Awards.
in Aerospace Posted 13 December 2019
Turkey's Pegasus Airlines took delivery of the second A321neo to join its fleet as part of the 100 Airbus A320 family aircraft order.
in Aerospace Posted 12 December 2019
London Stansted’s first ever Biodiversity Week in March this year, which saw the airport hand out 3,000 silver birch trees to staff, has won gold at the prestigious Green Apple Awards for environmental best practice.
in Aerospace Posted 12 December 2019
Ben Middleton, who is studying Product Design Engineering at Queen’s University in Belfast, has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Student Contribution to a Small to Medium-sized Employer’ category at this year’s National Undergraduate
in Aerospace Posted 12 December 2019
Air Partner plc has acquired the entire issued share capital of Redline Worldwide Limited, trading as Redline Assured Security (together Redline), a UK based global aviation security solutions and training company.
in Aerospace Posted 12 December 2019
The Air France–KLM Group has decided to place a firm order for 10 additional widebody A350-900s, which will take its total order for the type to 38 aircraft.
in Aerospace Posted 11 December 2019
Heathrow Airport is looking to understand how electric aircraft will impact future infrastructure needs with the help of researchers from Cranfield University, the University of Essex and the University
Dstl develops new Space weather sensing suite
Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund supports STEM project
