in Defence / Security / Events Posted 21 August 2019
DSEI 2019’s Defence Engineering Skills Conference (DESC) will take place on Thursday 12th September at ExCel, London, providing an opportunity for those interested in engineering education and industry to explore the challenges faced by the defence sector and innovative
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 21 August 2019
Getac will be highlighting its 30 year heritage in providing customisable defence solutions at next month's DSEI event in London's Docklands (ExCel, 10th-13th September).
in Events Posted 16 August 2019
The UK’s largest annual engineering show, Advanced Engineering, has announced some of the companies providing guest speakers that will be presenting at the show on 30th and 31st October 2019 at the NEC in Birmingham.
in Defence / Events Posted 15 August 2019
The first steel has been cut for HMS Cardiff, the second ship in the Royal Navy’s next generation of Type 26 anti-submarine frigates, in a traditional steel cut ceremony at BAE Systems' shipyard in Govan on the River Clyde, where Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP,
in Aerospace / Events Posted 15 August 2019
The Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), a specialist in digital engineering capability, has announced the presentation call for the annual Airbus Flight Physics event.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 14 August 2019
As kids start thinking about returning to school, Gatwick is launching a three-year schools programme to get kids thinking about engineering.
in Defence / Events Posted 13 August 2019
Peli-Hardigg will be highlighting the heritage of its Advanced Case Solutions at DSEI 2019 (10th to 13th of September).
in Defence / Events Posted 12 August 2019
VITEC has revealed its intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) product solutions it will be demostrating at this year’s Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) event taking
in Defence / Events Posted 26 July 2019
Today, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier stepped down as Chief of the Air Staff, after three years in command of the Royal Air Force and a total of 39 years distinguished service.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 23 July 2019
Cranfield University and Thales have today announced plans to work closely in partnership to unlock the potential of new aviation technologies.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 23 July 2019
Flight BA100 - a British Airways jumbo jet specially decorated as part of the airline's centenary celebrations this year - led the display at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) on Saturday 20th July, flanked by nine Hawk jets
in Defence / Events Posted 19 July 2019
Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt and her Swedish counterpart Peter Hultqvist sign a landmark agreement to partner on future combat air
in Events Posted 18 July 2019
Today, British astronaut Major Tim Peake fulfilled a boyhood dream, flying with the legendary Red Arrows at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT).
in Security / Events Posted 18 July 2019
Herefordshire will be home to the UK’s leading centre of excellence in cyber security – a £9 million state-of-the-art hub supporting innovation and industry in the sector.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 17 July 2019
Provider of components and subsystems for the aerospace, defence and selected energy markets, Meggitt PLC, yesterday opened its newly expanded aerospace services and support centre in Miami, Florida, USA, which will serve as
in Aerospace / Events Posted 17 July 2019
Next Tuesday marks 30 years since All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest and five-Star airline for seven consecutive years, first connected London with Tokyo.
in Defence / Events Posted 17 July 2019
Work has started on buildings that will be home to two US Air Force F-35 squadrons at RAF Lakenheath.
in Space / Events Posted 15 July 2019
The test launch of a space research balloon from Unst in Shetland has been hailed as a major success.
in Defence / Events Posted 15 July 2019
In what marks a significant milestone for Survitec’s involvement in the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programme, the UK based maritime and defence safety equipment supplier has kitted out its 1,000th pilot using the Pilot Fit Facility (PFF) introduced
in Defence / Events Posted 11 July 2019
Cranfield University’s fundraising campaign for a replacement aircraft has received a boost this week from the RAF, with a sponsorship contribution worth £50,000.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 11 July 2019
Artefacts from the 100-year history of the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) are being displayed at the 'Top Secret' Science Museum exhibition in London, helping to mark this year's GCHQ Centenary.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 11 July 2019
This October, British covert technology manufacturers will travel to Quantico, Virginia for the inaugural ‘CTE-Q’ Covert Technology Exhibition, designed to provide US Federal agencies, law enforcement, homeland security and military
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 10 July 2019
Today saw the opening to the public of the Science Museum’s new exhibition, Top Secret: From ciphers to cyber security, celebrating 100 years of GCHQ.
in Defence / Events Posted 9 July 2019
Senator the Hon. Linda Reynolds, the Australian Minister for Defence has visited BAE Systems' Govan shipyard to witness the build progress being made on Glasgow, the first in class City Class Type 26.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 9 July 2019
As part of the celebrations for its centenary, British Airways has launched BA 2119: Flight of the Future, a first-of-its-kind exhibition looking ahead to the next 100 years of flying and imagining what that may look like.
in Aerospace / Security / Events Posted 9 July 2019
Stanley Security will be showcasing its integrated security systems at Airport IT & Security 2019 conference, 25-26th September at the Hilton London Bankside in London.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 8 July 2019
Intrepid British pilots Mike Roberts and Nicholas Rogers have successfully flown a Piper Malibu light aircraft (G-TFAM) to 16 countries in 24 hours to claim a new world record.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 4 July 2019
Carlisle Lake District Airport has made history after launching commercial flights for the first time in more than 25 years this morning.
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 3 July 2019
A giant sculpture of a Hawker Typhoon built by QinetiQ’s apprentices has been a feature of this year’s Chalke Valley History Festival held near Salisbury last week drawing the crowds as well as
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 2 July 2019
UK defence manufacturer, Seven Technologies Group (7TG), will be providing what it is calling a 'glimpse into the future' at the forthcoming Three Counties Defence & Security Expo (3CDSE), being held at the Three Counties Showground,
in Space / Events Posted 1 July 2019
Young people with innovative ideas for how satellites can improve life on Earth, have pitched their plans to space industry experts in a bid to win support to turn them into reality.
in Defence / Events Posted 28 June 2019
Three local fundraisers are celebrating after winning awards for their commitment to a national military charity.
in Events Posted 28 June 2019
Advanced Engineering is on the lookout for start-ups to showcase their inventions as part of its Enabling Innovation Zone, which is being supported by Innovate UK and KTN.
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 27 June 2019
Two of the UK’s leading figures in the aerospace and defence industries have today been honoured by Cranfield University.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 27 June 2019
The 15th Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards were announced last night during the Gala Dinner of the 29th ACI EUROPE General Assembly, Congress & Exhibition in Cyprus, where Gatwick Airport lifted the 2019 Accessible Airport Award.
in Events Posted 27 June 2019
Vertical Flight Expo & Conference, formerly known as Helitech International, is to land in Farnborough from 5th-7th November, in partnership with the British Helicopter Association (BHA).
in Defence / Events Posted 26 June 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition which seeks proposals for novel approaches to stopping or impeding tanks and other heavy armoured vehicles, while preventing or minimising collateral damage, is entering its
in Security / Events Posted 26 June 2019
US President Donald Trump slept secure behind a ring of steel on his recent State visit to the United Kingdom – thanks to a premier British fencing systems manufacturer.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 24 June 2019
Dyer & Butler Director of Safety, Sustainability & Training Steve Broom has been announced as the winner of the Influencer of the Year Award at the 2019 RoSPA Inspiration Awards.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 20 June 2019
Derby headquartered aerospace supply chain provider, Pattonair, signed a global general terms of agreement (GTA) with Safran yesterday at the Paris Air Show in one of the first contracts of its kind placed by the Group with a
in Aerospace / Events Posted 19 June 2019
Rolls-Royce and Aeroflot are celebrating an incredible new record for an engine in service.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 19 June 2019
Official charity partner for the July 2020 Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), sight-saving charity Orbis, is bringing its Flying Eye Hospital to the Airshow.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 19 June 2019
To mark its 20th anniversary, the organisers of Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) are today launching a podcast series entitled 'Defence and Security Debates'.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 18 June 2019
IAG (parent of British Airways), announced at the Paris Air Show today that it plans to purchase 200 Boeing MAX jets.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 18 June 2019
Delta Air Lines has ordered five additional A220-100 aircraft, bringing to 95 the total number of orders placed, including both the A220-100s and A220-300s.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 18 June 2019
International Airlines Group (IAG) has selected the A321XLR to expand its fleet of highly efficient single aisles with a firm order made at the Paris Air Show for 14 aircraft.
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 18 June 2019
The Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) today announced that major aerospace companies have confirmed their participation in BIAS 2020, as the biennial event prepares to celebrate its tenth year since inception.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 18 June 2019
At the Paris Air Show today, CAE announced the names of the first three winners of its 2019 CAE Women in Flight scholarship programme.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 18 June 2019
Cebu Pacific (CEB), a Low Cost Carrier based in the Philippines, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 31 Airbus aircraft, comprising 16 A330neo, 10 A321XLR and five A320neo.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Events Posted 18 June 2019
Paris Air Show: Thales has unveiled Spy’Ranger 550, a new addition to its range of mini Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) for tactical surveillance and intelligence, at the Paris Air Show.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space / Events Posted 18 June 2019
Although the organisers of the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) are preparing with almost military precision for what is proving to be the fastest-ever selling show taking place in July 2020, it is urban air that is set to
in Aerospace / Events Posted 17 June 2019
Airbus and AirAsia have unveiled the first A330neo for the AirAsia Group at the Paris Air Show.
in Defence / Events Posted 17 June 2019
JFD has successfully completed a comprehensive submarine rescue exercise to mobilise the entire NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS).
in Events Posted 17 June 2019
At the Paris Air Show today Rolls-Royce unveiled a contract with Mubadala subsidiary, Sanad Aerotech, for it to provide complete Trent 700 engine overhauls and repairs.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 17 June 2019
Virgin Atlantic has selected 14 A330-900s to replace its A330ceos from 2021, with options to further expand its fleet of widebody aircraft.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 17 June 2019
GKN Aerospace signed an agreement between its subsidiary GKN Fokker Elmo and Pratt & Whitney at the Paris Air Show, to continue the design, supply and support of Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems for more than 30
in Aerospace / Events Posted 17 June 2019
Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the Los Angeles-based aircraft leasing company, signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) at the Paris Air Show for 100 Airbus aircraft, including for the first time 50 A220-300s and 27 A321XLRs.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 17 June 2019
Pattonair announced today at the Paris Air Show, that it has won its first contract from Safran Ventilation Systems (SVS).
in Defence / Events Posted 17 June 2019
At the start of the Paris Air Show, MBDA has presented for the first time its vision of the capabilities that will lie at the heart of the next generation of European air combat systems.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 13 June 2019
British Airways’ Chairman and CEO, Alex Cruz, has laid down the challenge to artificial intelligence (AI) experts to help him with the airline's transformation and improving the customer experience.
in Defence / Events Posted 12 June 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the Royal Navy, have launched a multimillion-pound funding competition to search for the future Naval operating
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 11 June 2019
Boeing will present its capabilities throughout the product lifecycle at the 2019 Paris Air Show, taking place at Paris-Le Bourget Airport, 17th-23rd June, as it showcases its commercial and defence products, services and
in Aerospace / Events Posted 11 June 2019
Productivity experts Sharing in Growth (SiG) have celebrated their fifth annual All STAR best practice awards with 10 award winners and three special recognition trophies.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 10 June 2019
Three Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) staff members have been recognised in Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday’s Honours 2019 for their scientific support to the incidents in Salisbury and Amesbury during March and July 2018.
in Security / Events Posted 10 June 2019
Solicitor General Lucy Frazer QC and Policing Minister Nick Hurd, will today host senior police, prosecutors and representatives of the technology sector at a high-profile summit aimed at improving the disclosure of digital
in Security / Events Posted 10 June 2019
The Fire Sector Federation (FSF), which aims to secure a safer society from fire and to facilitate the development of an informed fire sector, through original research and objective analysis, is continuing its remit to shape the
in Defence / Events Posted 10 June 2019
Sarah Kenny, Chief Executive of BMT, has been appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours.
in Events Posted 10 June 2019
An evocative joint flypast by the RAF Red Arrows and a specially decorated jumbo jet will mark the centenary of one of British Airways at this summer’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT).
in Defence / Events Posted 10 June 2019
At the Paris Air Show 2019, Le Bourget, 17th to 23rd June, Airbus SE will present its portfolio of innovative products, technologies and services for the aerospace industry, as it celebrates 50 years of pioneering progress, during
in Aerospace / Events Posted 7 June 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM) overwhelmingly approved a resolution calling on governments to continue important work for full implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and
in Defence / Events Posted 7 June 2019
Guildford-based Petards have announced that they will be launching ‘eyeCraft360’ at DSEI 2019, at the ExCel in London, 10th-13th September.
in Aerospace / Security / Events Posted 7 June 2019
Organisers of The Emergency Services Show (NEC, Birmingham, 18th-19th September) have announced two new features at this year’s event: the SkyBound Rescuer Drone Seminar and a SkyBound Rescuer Drone Zone.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 6 June 2019
Global precision engineering and manufacturing technologies company, Renishaw, will be showcasing its smart technologies and intelligent process control solutions across three stands at EMO Hannover 2019 in Germany,
in Defence / Events Posted 6 June 2019
Martin-Baker has marked the 70th Anniversary of the first life saved in a Martin-Baker ejection seat.
in Security / Events Posted 4 June 2019
The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC) today visited Glasgow as part of a multi-venue tour and arrived in George Square to spread the word about their battle against countryside lawlessness with the special SPARC in the City event.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 3 June 2019
London Stansted Airport has once again welcomed Air Force One, as President Donald Trump arrived in the UK at the start of his state visit.
in Defence / Events Posted 31 May 2019
A group of 11 outstanding RAF Air Cadets from around the UK will be taking to the skies this summer, after winning Flying Scholarships from national military charity, the RAF Association.
in Events Posted 30 May 2019
Today, Raytheon UK has teamed up with Combat Stress, the leading mental health charity for veterans, to support the annual Inter Services Twenty20 cricket tournament at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
in Events Posted 29 May 2019
Airbus has launched a global campaign celebrating the company’s 50 year anniversary, showcasing key moments of pioneering progress throughout the past five decades.
in Events Posted 27 May 2019
Cobham apprentices attended the ADS Parliamentary Reception held earlier this month, learning the importance of their contribution to the development of advanced engineering in the UK.
in Security / Events Posted 24 May 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) will be hosting a Security Showcase event in central London on 26th June 2019.
in Aerospace / Events Posted 24 May 2019
Over 400 leaders from across the European aviation community gathered yesterday for the inaugural conference on Aviation and AI organised by EUROCONTROL in collaboration with Airbus and to exchange views on how to take
in Defence / Events Posted 22 May 2019
The US Ambassador to the UK, Robert "Woody" Johnson, has visited BAE Systems' advanced manufacturing hub in Samlesbury, Lancashire, to mark a major delivery milestone in the world's largest defence programme,
in Aerospace / Events Posted 22 May 2019
Last week at a Supply Chains for the 21st Century (SC21) event held at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry, Kuehne + Nagel achieved the highest possible 'Gold' performance standard as suppliers in the aerospace and defence
in Events Posted 21 May 2019
Manchester Airport has scooped a prestigious international award in recognition for its efforts to welcome Chinese passengers through the Northern gateway.
in Events Posted 21 May 2019
A Trustee from the Royal Air Force Museum is set to lead a march of over 100 miles to raise £101k for a children’s playground at the Museum site in Cosford.
in Defence / Events Posted 20 May 2019
Speaking on a visit to RAF Waddington last week, Defence Minister Stuart Andrew revealed that British pilots will be able to undertake simultaneous, virtual exercises with US counterparts based across the Atlantic, by
in Aerospace / Events 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 Events Posted 16 May 2019
Flt Lt Ed Eldred has made the first solo flight as a student from the recently modernised Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS).
in Events Posted 14 May 2019
Addressing the EUREKA Global Innovation Summit, in Manchester today, the UK Science Minister Chris Skidmore announced the publication of the UK’s new International Research and Innovation Strategy, outlining the
in Space / Events Posted 13 May 2019
The biggest Earth Observation conference in the world kicks off in Milan today, with the UK Space Agency presenting its ambitious vision for Earth Observation through to 2040.
in Aerospace / Events 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 Events Posted 13 May 2019
The UK’s annual exhibition for manufacturers and supply chain professionals, Advanced Engineering, has teamed up with Innovate UK, to find start-ups to showcase their inventions as part of its Enabling
in Aerospace / Events 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 Defence / Events Posted 9 May 2019
Stuart Andrew MP, UK Government Minister for Defence Procurement and Kevin Foster MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Wales, participated in the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Defence Suppliers Forum for SMEs, held at Raytheon’s Broughton
in Aerospace / Events 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 / Events 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 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 Posted 3 May 2019
British Airways today announced the winners of its BA 2119: Future of Fuels challenge.
