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.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 22 February 2021
Building on the success of Armchair Airshow, the UK disabled flying charity, Aerobility, along with Impressionist Jon Culshaw and Astronomer Pete Lawrence, is lining up a host of astronomers, scientists, aviators
in Aerospace Posted 22 February 2021
Air bp has announced that all its fuel hydrant dispenser vehicles in Portugal now have stop-start technology, which is the first country in Air bp’s operated network to achieve the milestone and forms one
in Aerospace Posted 22 February 2021
Global commercial aircraft deliveries in January 2021 were up 7% on January 2020 with 47 aircraft delivered. This slight uptick in deliveries on pre-pandemic January 2020 provides a steady start to the year, in a month that is often
in Aerospace Posted 19 February 2021
Rolls-Royce has signed a TotalCare agreement with new customer Uganda Airlines for their two new Airbus A330neo aircraft powered exclusively by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines.
in Aerospace Posted 18 February 2021
Sustainable and green-energy company, Clean Planet Energy, have today announced a breakthrough product in their mission to significantly reduce carbon emissions in fossil-fuel led transport.
in Aerospace Posted 18 February 2021
Heathrow has successfully pitched two forward-thinking ideas to Innovate UK’s Future Flight Challenge, with the win giving the airport the opportunity to research new ground-breaking concepts that, in future, could help
in Aerospace Posted 17 February 2021
Metal component surface finishing specialist, Fintek, have become exclusive UK agents for RENA Technologies Austria GmbH H-series range of machines that use their patented Hirtisation process for reliable finishing of 3D printed metal parts.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 17 February 2021
Smiths Detection revealed today that its BioFlash Biological Identifier is capable of detecting SARS-CoV-2 in the air following tests conducted by the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious
in Aerospace Posted 17 February 2021
EasyJet will launch a new domestic route this summer between Glasgow and Newquay - the airline’s first route between Scotland and Cornwall.
in Aerospace Posted 16 February 2021
UK signage company, Astra Signs, has completed on a £2.5 million wayfinding contract for Manchester Airport.
in Aerospace Posted 15 February 2021
Ecclesfield based Broder Aerospace Ltd has announced that it has appointed by MyLaser as their UK and European distribution partner.
in Aerospace Posted 15 February 2021
The British Business Aviation Association (BBGA) is proud to be the first aviation industry association actively supporting the new UK Government-backed Aviation Skills Retention Platform (ASRP).
in Aerospace Posted 15 February 2021
New generation widebody and narrowbody aircraft have seen only modest declines in their market values despite the enormous challenges of Covid-19, according to aviation industry consultant IBA.
in Aerospace Posted 12 February 2021
Europe’s aviation sector has unveiled its flagship sustainability initiative, Destination 2050 – A Route to Net Zero European Aviation.
in Aerospace Posted 12 February 2021
In response to tightening border controls by the UK government, British Airways has announced it intends to increase its trial of the VeriFLY digital health app across all International flights operating into the UK.
in Aerospace Posted 11 February 2021
International transport and information logistics provider cargo-partner has established operations in the United Kingdom with an investment in long-term partner Aztek International Freight Ltd.
in Aerospace Posted 11 February 2021
With the UK Government introducing additional measures that place further restrictions on travel, Heathrow is calling for a flight plan for the safe restart of international travel as part of the Prime Minister’s
in Aerospace / Space Posted 10 February 2021
Provider of high-precision drive systems Maxon UK & Ireland, has achieved accreditation to the Joint Supply Chain Register (JOSCAR).
in Aerospace Posted 10 February 2021
St Athan based MRO and pilot training specialist Caerdav, has signed an exclusive agreement with aviation manpower and engineering specialists, JMC Group, to help bolster its workforce when required, helping to ensure it keeps up with
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 9 February 2021
Nasmyth Group has today announced the appointment of Tony Sexton as Group Sales Director.
in Aerospace Posted 9 February 2021
British Airways is to power future flights with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced from sustainably-sourced ethanol, as part of a new partnership with sustainable jet fuel company LanzaJet.
in Aerospace Posted 9 February 2021
Birmingham Airport and ExpressTest have launched rapid testing within the terminal.
in Aerospace Posted 9 February 2021
The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) has appointed three new non-executive directors to its board. Janet Collyer, Paul Everitt and Ben Stocks join the ATI, replacing retiring directors Deborah Keith, Michael Harper and Scott Tolson.
in Aerospace Posted 9 February 2021
Air Charter Scotland has ratified six months’ preparation during the summer lockdown to secure an international Maltese Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC).
in Aerospace Posted 8 February 2021
London Southend Airport has been awarded ACI EUROPE's Airport Carbon Accreditation, a scheme which independently assesses and recognises the efforts of airports to manage and reduce their carbon emissions
in Aerospace / Defence / Space Posted 8 February 2021
Developer of transformational broadband terminal technologies, Isotropic Systems, has fully secured funding of over $40 million, providing the necessary capital required to develop its game-changing multi-beam antennas.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 8 February 2021
UK Private Equity fund Elaghmore has announced the acquisition of Formaplex, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of lightweight component solutions to the global automotive, motorsport, aerospace, medical and defence markets.
in Aerospace Posted 5 February 2021
B&H Worldwide, the leading global provider of aerospace time critical logistics solutions, has won the 2020 BIFA Freight Service award for Supply Chain Management.
in Aerospace Posted 4 February 2021
Edinburgh Airport recorded its lowest number of passengers since 1995 in the last 12 months, and the outlook is bleak as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
in Aerospace Posted 4 February 2021
Eastern Airways, UK, is to serve the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar with the first services operating from Birmingham and Southampton.
in Aerospace Posted 3 February 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2020 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) fell by 65.9% compared to the full year of 2019, by
in Aerospace Posted 3 February 2021
Speaking at a World Economic Forum (WEF) Policy Session on 'Building a Path to Net-Zero Aviation' last week, ICAO Secretary General Dr Fang Liu highlighted opportunities now at hand to enhance the sustainability and resilience of
in Aerospace / Security Posted 3 February 2021
Vision-Box and Airside Mobile, Inc. have entered a strategic partnership to offer an enhanced safe, secure and touchless platform for all stakeholders along the travel experience involved in managing verified identity
in Aerospace Posted 3 February 2021
Menzies Aviation has announced five new appointments, including three new strategic hires, which will further bolster its cargo team.
in Aerospace Posted 2 February 2021
Element Materials Technology (Element) is creating a new centre of excellence in Linköping, Sweden, bringing three laboratories together into one site close to major clients in the aerospace, defence and
in Aerospace Posted 2 February 2021
Roke has announced the appointment of James Luke as its new Innovation Director with immediate effect.
in Aerospace Posted 2 February 2021
Loganair today announced a new direct service between Newcastle and Jersey as an addition to its 2021 summer schedule.
in Aerospace Posted 2 February 2021
Collins Aerospace in Banbury, UK, is investing in a new multi-axis composite braider to support the development of continuous fibre reinforced complex shaped products.
in Aerospace Posted 2 February 2021
GKN Aerospace is helping develop the next generation of sustainable technology through three ground-breaking collaborative programmes as part of the Future Flight Challenge.
in Aerospace Posted 2 February 2021
AJW Group has opened a new 35,000 sq. ft warehouse in Milan to primarily support easyJet’s EU operations as part of the recently signed complete supply chain solution contract.
in Aerospace Posted 1 February 2021
JetBlue today unveiled a reimagined version of its Mint experience featuring a bespoke version of the revolutionary VantageSOLO from Thompson Aero Seating, which provides the world’s first fully flat bed
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 1 February 2021
Lockheed Martin has today announced the appointment of Paul Livingston as new chief executive who will lead its UK business from April this year.
in Aerospace Posted 1 February 2021
Heathrow is working with NHS Test & Trace on a Government-led colleague testing pilot.
in Aerospace Posted 1 February 2021
AGS Airports, which owns and manages Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, is to lead a consortium that will develop and trial what will be the UK’s first national distribution network to use drones to transport essential
in Aerospace Posted 1 February 2021
Rolls-Royce has conducted the first tests of 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in a business jet engine, as part of its ongoing ambition to play a leading role in enabling the sectors in which it operates, reach net zero
in Aerospace Posted 29 January 2021
British Airways today announced that it will begin trialling a new travel health app, VeriFLY, with customers who are eligible to travel between London and the US from Thursday 4th February.
in Aerospace Posted 28 January 2021
GKN Aerospace will lead a ground-breaking UK collaboration programme, called H2GEAR, to develop the company’s first hydrogen propulsion system for sub-regional aircraft.
in Aerospace Posted 28 January 2021
Menzies Aviation has announced contract wins for its ground services business with Qantas Airways, Australia’s flag carrier and largest airline, at Perth, Brisbane, Cairns and Darwin.
in Aerospace Posted 28 January 2021
Bedford based unmanned aerial systems (UAS) specialist, Blue Bear Systems Research, has formed a seven-strong consortium to develop a next generation, all electric, propulsion module to enhance aircraft performance while
in Aerospace Posted 28 January 2021
Qantas and bp today announced a strategic partnership to further advance their shared net zero ambitions.
in Aerospace Posted 28 January 2021
Urban Air Port Air-One has today been selected as a winner of the UK government’s Future Flight Challenge to develop aviation infrastructure and systems that enable the next generation of electric and autonomous air
in Aerospace Posted 27 January 2021
Eastern Airways is to introduce the first two of its planned French Regional destinations commencing in April, from the airline's growing Southampton Airport hub.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 27 January 2021
Following the acquisition of Cobham Aviation Services UK by Draken International in September 2020, the Bournemouth International Airport based company has now officially adopted the new Draken brand.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 26 January 2021
In an industry predicted to be worth $42.8 billion by 2025* and with drones continuing to transform a number of industries, a unifying global awards scheme - Airwards - recognising best practice drone work (also called UAS or UAV) has been
in Aerospace Posted 26 January 2021
A consortium led by Atkins, involving Vertical Aerospace and the West of England Combined Authority, has been awarded an industrial research grant by the UK Government to look at the feasibility of an air taxi service
in Aerospace Posted 25 January 2021
Swansea University and Faradair Aerospace are to expand their relationship with the British company’s commitment to bring back large-scale aircraft production to the UK and deliver 300 home-designed,
in Aerospace / Space Posted 25 January 2021
Inmarsat today announced its participation in a ground-breaking new initiative funded by the UK Government to develop the country’s first automated, zero carbon regional air
in Aerospace Posted 25 January 2021
Bristow Group Inc. announced its UK operations received International Organization for Standards (ISO) 14001 certification, making it one of the first vertical lift operators in the UK to achieve the global standard.
in Aerospace Posted 25 January 2021
Overall aircraft order and delivery figures for 2020 show the extent of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to a global aerospace sector that had already faced a comparatively challenging 2019.
in Aerospace Posted 22 January 2021
Connected Places Catapult has partnered with Belfast cybersecurity start-up ANGOKA Ltd and Cranfield University, in a new initiative - the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Authentication System (UASAS) project - to support and protect the future of drones and
in Aerospace Posted 21 January 2021
Menzies Aviation today announces that the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has awarded the exclusive contract for the delivery of a full suite of ground handling, cargo and fuelling services at Baghdad International Airport to Menzies’
in Aerospace Posted 21 January 2021
Dnata has opened a new, state-of-the art cargo complex, dnata City North, at Manchester Airport.
in Aerospace Posted 21 January 2021
Drone delivery service provider, Skyports, has partnered with Australian drone-powered health logistics company, Swoop Aero, to provide a UK-wide drone delivery service.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 21 January 2021
ADB Safegate and Assaia have delivered a number of pilot projects featuring a first-of-its-kind concept at several pioneer airports around the world.
in Aerospace Posted 21 January 2021
Element Materials Technology (Element) has formally launched Element Digital Engineering, taking a significant step forward on its journey to becoming a key provider of engineering simulation, modelling, data
in Aerospace Posted 20 January 2021
Blue Bear Systems has launched its Autonomous Intelligent Robotic DRones for Unmanned Integrated Delivery System (Air Druids) medical delivery programme.
in Aerospace Posted 20 January 2021
UK aerospace and aviation trade bodies ADS, Airlines UK and the Airport Operators Association (AOA) stated today that the UK’s aviation and aerospace industries will need a package of sectoral support measures to
in Aerospace Posted 20 January 2021
Regulators, local authorities and industry groups will need to incorporate the views and priorities of disabled groups in their early planning phase if the promise - and full market value - of advanced air
in Aerospace Posted 19 January 2021
CAA International (CAAi), the technical cooperation arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), has been formally awarded an extensive framework contract to deliver flight simulator training device (FSTD) evaluations and
in Aerospace Posted 19 January 2021
Menzies Aviation has renewed its contract with Finland’s national carrier, Finnair, following a competitive selection process.
in Aerospace Posted 19 January 2021
The advent and rollout of vaccines will start to drive a partial recovery in the aviation sector in 2021 but with significant variance between global regions, according to new data from IBA.
in Aerospace Posted 18 January 2021
Element Materials Technology (Element) has expanded its powder characterisation capabilities for additive manufacturing at its Antwerp, Belgium laboratory.
in Aerospace Posted 18 January 2021
Loganair today announced a new route between Teesside International Airport and London Heathrow.
in Aerospace Posted 15 January 2021
Manchester based EDM have successfully completed a Virtual Site Acceptance Test (SAT) for JetBLue and their recently delivered A320 Door Trainer.
in Aerospace Posted 15 January 2021
Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the first engine run on its state-of-the-art Testbed 80, which will be the largest and smartest indoor aerospace testbed in the world when it is officially
in Aerospace / Space / Events Posted 14 January 2021
Inmarsat has been crowned the ‘World’s Leading Inflight Internet Service Provider’ for the fourth year in a row at the World Travel Awards 2020.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 14 January 2021
Founder led supply chain management consultancy DASIS (Develop and Supply In-Sync) has launched, offering UK SME’s a secure and safe route to manufacture, supporting companies within the aerospace, defence and automotive sectors with
in Aerospace Posted 13 January 2021
Jetstream Aviation Capital, LLC has announced the delivery of a Saab 340B(F) cargo aircraft to RVL Aviation of East Midlands Airport, Derby, United Kingdom.
in Aerospace Posted 13 January 2021
Developer of high-precision positioning technology, Overview Ltd, have launched Artemis, a new and enhanced variant to their range of award-winning, direct-drive Integrated Servo Motors delivering high-positional capability with agile, smooth,
in Aerospace Posted 12 January 2021
Loganair today announced its Summer 2021 schedule from the Isle of Man – stepping up services on existing routes, restoring routes suspended during the pandemic and adding three completely new ones.
in Aerospace Posted 12 January 2021
Wayland Additive has been obliged to postpone both its virtual and physical launch events scheduled for the 27th and the 28th January following the lockdown statement from the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, until May.
in Aerospace Posted 12 January 2021
Meggitt has secured a three-year contract with Sichuan Services Aero-Engine Maintenance Company (SSAMC) to supply components for the CFM56 engine, with a lifetime value of approximately US$1 million.
in Aerospace Posted 11 January 2021
In 2020, 22.1 million passengers travelled through Heathrow Airport, down 72.7%, with lockdowns and border closures leading to a reduction in the number of passengers, totalling 58.8 million.
in Aerospace Posted 8 January 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in passenger demand which had been slowing since the Northern hemisphere’s summer travel season, came to a halt in November 2020.
in Aerospace Posted 8 January 2021
From today passengers arriving from all international destinations will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test result before departing for England to help protect against new strains of coronavirus
in Aerospace Posted 7 January 2021
Signature Aviation has been granted an ‘A’ grade by the environmental non-profit Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for its corporate initiatives to address global sustainability.
in Aerospace Posted 7 January 2021
Loganair will continue as operator of the Orkney Inter-Isles Air Services for a further four years following the award of a new Public Service Obligation (PSO) contract by Orkney Islands Council.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 7 January 2021
West London based manufacturer of hi-tech microwave and RF products, TMD Technologies Limited, has won a contract to produce the latest CERN prototype Compact Linear Collider Collaboration (CLIC) accelerating structure.
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