in Features Posted 11 February 2021
Joe Matusiak, Grants Manager, ABGI UK, explains why access to the EU’s Horizon 2020 (H2020) scheme remains vital for the UK aerospace sector.
in Features Posted 6 January 2021
In a recent interview with DSEI Senior Defence Advisor, Air Vice-Marshal (ret’d) Gary Waterfall, Air Vice Marshal Harv Smyth, Head of the UK Space Directorate, highlighted the vital role of the space domain for UK security.
in Features Posted 23 November 2020
Mark Jeffrey, Technical Director, Recab UK, outlines the key considerations when designing embedded systems for processing data in defence.
in Features Posted 11 November 2020
As Cyber Monday approaches, Radmila Blazheska, CMO, SecurityHQ, defines the true impact of security breaches on an organisation's reputation and how to reduce your chances of a debilitating attack through damage control.
in Features Posted 13 October 2020
Jean-Sebastien Connell, a consultant at Atkins, tells us why we should modify our thinking to ensure the resilience of our UK border network.
in Features Posted 10 September 2020
Matt Medley, Senior Product Manager, IFS, explains why the Covid-19 crisis has caused an acceleration of digital transformation across defence organisations.
in Features Posted 15 July 2020
A new study from the Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), a not-for-profit specialist in digital engineering, has helped the aerospace industry move a step closer to the development of regional electric
in Features Posted 19 May 2020
Tim Edwards, Head of Engineering, Aerospace, Atkins, highlights key challenges facing aerospace engineers, as the world aims at zero net CO2 emissions by 2050.
in Features Posted 7 May 2020
Wolf Von Kumberg and Elizabeth Reid at law firm Bird & Bird, examine the impact of COVID-19 on Aerospace & Defence (A&D) supply chains and building resilience.
in Features Posted 16 March 2020
Nick Allen, Managing Director, 3DPrint UK, compares additive manufacturing for parts production against more traditional alternative processes.
in Features Posted 1 March 2020
Graham Grose, VP and Industry Director, Aerospace & Defence, IFS, outlines three tech initiatives changing the logistics and supply chains of the military, OEMs and providers of future in-service defence support.
in Features Posted 3 February 2020
Matthew Simpson, Head of Cyber Security at Atkins, considers whether the aviation industry is taking the issue of cyber security seriously enough.
in Features Posted 17 January 2020
Graham McCall, Vice President Operations UK, Aras, tells us why the aerospace and defence sectors need to rethink their approach to data management.
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 Features Posted 10 December 2019
Jeff Pike, Head of Aerospace & Defence Strategic Programmes & Initiatives at IFS, reveals immediate operational and renewable energy driven battlefield and logistical support benefits.
in Features Posted 1 November 2019
Sophie Hand, UK Country Manager at EU Automation, shares some recent developments in electric aircraft and discusses where the industry will go next.
in Features Posted 7 October 2019
Dave Clark, Market Director, Aerospace and Defence, Atkins, considers the extent to which organisations in the defence sector should embrace open platforms.
in Features Posted 20 September 2019
Graham McCall, VP Operations UK, Aras, looks at why aerospace manufacturers have to fully embrace digital transformation to address greater product complexity, as well as compliance, risk and resilience issues.
in Features Posted 20 August 2019
Blockchain makes headlines as the technology underpinning controversial cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. Yet, asks Atkins' engineer Robert Smithers, does blockchain also have a place in proving military airworthiness?
in Features Posted 15 July 2019
Christian Matenaers, Marketing Director, Zoro.co.uk, outlines how digital transformation in the MRO industry has the potential to bring transparency and accountability to the aviation sector.
in Features Posted 1 July 2019
Sarah Hewitt, Director in the Major Risks Practice of Gallagher and Wayne Leech of Travelers Insurance, examine some of the risks that can accompany the many opportunities 3D printing offers industry.
in Features Posted 23 June 2019
Hetal Petal, Marketing Projects Manager, Advanced Engineering, looks at the importance of women in engineering throughout history and what can be done to encourage more females into the industry.
in Features Posted 17 June 2019
Dr David Scrimshire, Managing Director of TEC Transnational, examines problems caused by conflict minerals and counterfeit parts in the supply chain.
in Features Posted 1 June 2019
In response to the recent report by the National Crime Agency (NCA), Vern Davis, Head of Aerospace, Defence and Security at Sopra Steria, provides a potential solution to the danger of serious and organised crime (SOC).
in Features Posted 14 May 2019
Graham Stubbs, Managing Director at Dean Group, highlights the current skills shortage in advanced engineering and the need to prioritise the growth of the UK's manufacturing workforce.
in Features Posted 18 April 2019
Guy Herbertson, Principal, UK, global co-leader, aerospace & defence at Boyden, talks to Robert Aitchison, who has led change and transformation in a range of industries but with a focus on aerospace and defence.
in Features Posted 1 April 2019
Julia Jiggins, senior specialist within Thales in the UK’s civil avionics business, draws on her own personal experience to examine the challenges facing – and benefits of – women in aerospace.
in Features Posted 20 March 2019
Sarah Hewitt, Director, Major Risks Practice, Gallagher and Craig Mounser, Senior Underwriter, Technology Practice, Travelers Insurance Company, provide insights into cloud computing opportunities and risks.
in Features Posted 1 March 2019
Lewis Leslie and David Archer from IBA’s team of analysts, consider the implications of Airbus' decision to terminate A380 production and what the future holds for airlines and investors.
in Features Posted 18 February 2019
Sarah Hewitt, Director in the Major Risks Practice of Gallagher and Ciaran Simms, an Underwriter for the Travelers Insurance Company’s Technology practice, examine how to protect your company's reputation.
in Features Posted 8 February 2019
Mark Sewell, CIO, Curo Talent, explains why it is vital for the UK to keep up with the space race post-Brexit.
in Features Posted 1 February 2019
Steve Carlson and James Chew at Cadence Design Systems, look at ways to overcome barriers to the application of advanced node semiconductor technology in aerospace and defence.
in Features Posted 24 January 2019
Graham Turnock, Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency, explains how space technology is set to enable universal educational opportunities
in Features Posted 17 January 2019
Richard Ellis, Vice President of Customer Success at AirMap, examines airspace changes aimed at addressing drone risks.
in Features Posted 4 December 2018
Benjamin Stafford, materials science expert at materials search engine Matmatch, explores materials and technologies that could make electrification possible for transportation in aerospace and defence.
in Features Posted 12 November 2018
Following the release of a new study into the digitisation of customs processes, Iqubal Pannu, Senior Solutions Consultant, AEB (International) Ltd., examines some of its key findings.
in Features Posted 12 October 2018
Jim Higginbotham, managing director, asset finance, Wyelands Bank, looks at the export potential of the aerospace sector.
in Features Posted 1 October 2018
According to Evan Butler-Jones, Director, Defence Product Line, Aerospace & Defence Business Unit, IFS, Naval stakeholders should start to consider IT systems as strategic enablers.
in Features Posted 20 September 2018
Nitha Rachel Suresh, Cyber Security Consultant at Synopsys, considers the very real threats to aviation security and the ways and means by which these widespread security challenges can be overcome.
in Features Posted 1 September 2018
Hannah Beckett, Business Solutions Consultant, AEB (International) Ltd., outlines how to deliver value amid turbulent markets in the digital age – together with global suppliers.
in Features Posted 13 August 2018
Emma Cygan, Design and Development Engineer at Pailton Engineering, explains how data from real life military vehicles is informing the design and testing of new parts.
in Features Posted 17 July 2018
Elizabeth Reid, Partner and Lucy England, Associate, at UK law firm Bird & Bird, examine implications for defence contracting of revised guidance from the Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) on
in Features Posted 10 July 2018
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in Features Posted 21 June 2018
Neil Cayley, Lead Consultant at Jonathan Lee Contract Recruitment, explores current issues affecting the aerospace industry and explains why adaption is vital to meet the challenges that lie ahead.
in Features Posted 11 June 2018
Evan Kerr, senior security consultant at Restrata, considers stadium security strategies ahead of the World Cup in Russia.
in Features Posted 1 June 2018
Brendon Hill, Global Head of Aerospace at BSI, considers the world’s first Organisational Resilience Index and what it shows about the aerospace industry
in Features Posted 15 May 2018
Evan Kerr, a senior security consultant with Restrata, looks at the benefits of diversity in developing innovative security solutions.
in Features Posted 1 May 2018
Sjaak Schouteren, Partner, European Cyber Team and Paul Waring, Partner, Aviation Team, at JLT Specialty, consider airlines' preparedness for GDPR and cyber risks.
in Features Posted 1 March 2018
Professor Peter Hines and Robin Jaques provide an insight into how productivity in an organisation can be improved by developing a culture of excellence.
in Features Posted 1 February 2018
Mark Martin, Director, Commercial Aviation Product Line, Aviation & Defence Business Unit, IFS, sets out four tech developments helping airlines meet challenges and produce benefits for commercial aviation in 2018.
in Features Posted 2 January 2018
Science Minister Jo Johnson gives an overview of space in the UK and how - as the SatelLife competition is launched - young people will empower the sector.
in Features Posted 1 December 2017
Peter Heap, senior consultant, aerospace and defence division at Jonathan Lee Recruitment, explains why the Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) sector provides opportunities for ex-forces technicians and engineers.
in Features Posted 1 November 2017
Mark Martin, Director, Operator Edition Product Line, Aviation & Defence Business Unit, IFS, tells us why sharing is caring in the aviation industry.
in Features Posted 24 October 2017
With cyber attacks and ransomware demands increasing, Steve Borwell-Fox, owner/manager of software house borwell, examines various cyber security regimes for businesses of differing sizes.
in Features Posted 15 September 2017
Evan Butler-Jones, Director, Defence Product Line, Aviation & Defence Business Unit at IFS, looks at five changes set to transform the in-service support model for the military over the next decade.
in Features Posted 6 September 2017
Graham Le Fevre, Senior Campaign Leader, Cyber Security & Information as a Service (IaaS), QinetiQ, extols the virtues of the intelligence cycle and tells us why its enduring principles continue to drive innovation.
in Features Posted 1 September 2017
Hannah Beckett, Sales Manager, AEB (International) Ltd., looks at risks lurking behind complex ownership structures and whether organisations can be sure they are trading in compliance with bans on indirect provisions.
in Features Posted 25 August 2017
With light-guide technologies set to save space onboard aircraft, Terry Moss, Sales Director, Stadium IGT, explains the practical advantages they provide compared to alternate solutions.
in Features Posted 5 July 2017
Bas de Vos, Director of IFS Labs at IFS, explores the potential benefits of using blockchain technology as a way to securely reinforce aviation asset management.
in Features Posted 15 June 2017
As smart military-grade wearables develop, Leon Marsh, CEO of Bodytrak, looks at those able to capture and wirelessly transfer data for the health, wellbeing and efficiency of the dismounted soldier.
in Features Posted 1 June 2017
Graham Grose, Vice President and Industry Director at the Aviation & Defence Business Unit at IFS, examines the use of augmented reality (AR) to deliver maintenance expertise from anywhere in the world.
in Features Posted 1 May 2017
Andrew Sheldon MSc, Chief Technical Officer at Evidence Talks, explains why digital forensics are set to revolutionise benefit fraud investigation, whilst providing greater data security.
in Features Posted 14 April 2017
Hannah Beckett, Sales Manager, AEB (International) Ltd., considers the implications of current trade bans and restrictions and ways in which the resulting regulatory maze can be navigated both safely and efficiently.
in Features Posted 1 April 2017
Andrew Stimpson, Solution Manager for Aerospace & Defence at IFS, examines better ways of working to combat aircraft planning and maintenance challenges as fleet schedules become more complex.
in Features Posted 1 March 2017
Jackson White, Business Development Manager and Defence specialist at Getac, examines the key requirements driving the modernisation of mobile devices for dismounted operations.
in Features Posted 14 February 2017
Nick Guttridge, executive vice president, business development at Gardner Aerospace, questions whether the trend toward consolidation in the aerospace industry is coming to an end.
in Features Posted 1 February 2017
Espen Olsen, director of business development & sales, Aerospace & Defence at IFS, examines the potential of augmented reality to deliver maintenance expertise anywhere in the world.
in Aerospace / Features Posted 26 January 2017
Formula 1 star Jenson Button enjoyed racing through the skies this week after piloting a British Airways A380 flight simulator at London's Heathrow Airport.
in Aerospace / Features Posted 25 January 2017
CAA examiner Richard Craske describes developments in oversight of gyroplanes in the UK.
in Features Posted 16 January 2017
Espen Olsen, Business Development and Sales for Aerospace & Defence at IFS, examines three trends impacting civil aviation MRO markets this year.
in Features Posted 5 January 2017
Graham Grose, Global Industry Director of Aerospace and Defence at IFS, forecasts the three key trends set to impact the defence industry in 2017.
in Features Posted 16 December 2016
Hannah Beckett, Sales Manager, AEB (International) Ltd analyses the findings of a recent industry survey regarding Brexit impacts on global trade strategies.
in Features Posted 5 December 2016
Geoff Turner, product lifecycle management (PLM) consultant at Design Rule, examines the value of getting the Bill of Materials (BOM) right in the early stages of a project.
in Features Posted 17 November 2016
Claire Umney, General Manager, AEB (International) Ltd., considers some of the options for global trade - based on existing scenarios - following Brexit.
in Features Posted 1 November 2016
Aled Catheall, Technology lead for Defence and Security, Plextek, considers potential military applications of robotic tech and options for replacing soldiers with unmanned systems to overcome human limitations.
in Features Posted 1 October 2016
Claire Umney, General Manager, AEB (International) Ltd., looks at how complex organisational structures can represent a compliance nightmare, as shown by woefully inadequate checks made by Panama's Mossack Fonseca.
in Features Posted 8 September 2016
The face of modern warfare changed forever on the morning of 15 September 1916, when tanks were used for the first time.
in Features Posted 18 July 2016
Diogenis Papiomytis, Consulting Director, Aerospace & Defence, Frost & Sullivan, considers the forces impacting the UK aviation industry following Brexit and possible mitigation strategies.
in Features Posted 10 June 2016
Nigel Davies, Head of Secured Navigation at QinetiQ, warns that GNSS jamming and spoofing will play an increasing role as a future weapon of war.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Features / Events Posted 9 June 2016
Jason Peel, Head of Strategy, Integrated Drive Systems (IDS), Siemens Process Industries & Drives examines IDS implementation in the defence, aerospace and security industries.
in Features Posted 1 June 2016
Dr Steffan George, Development Director of the Master Locksmith Association (MLA) - established over 50 years ago to set industry standards - outlines the best ways to protect commercial property.
in Features Posted 29 March 2016
Richard Gale, Policy Adviser - Aerospace, ADS Group, charts 100 years since ADS' antecedent organisation, the Society of British Aircraft Constructors (SBAC) was officially formed on 23rd March 1916.
in Features Posted 14 March 2016
Chris Chesterman, senior associate and Rory Trust, solicitor, in the Projects Unit at Burges Salmon, look at how the MoD and industry can make the most of the Single Source Contract Regulations.
in Features Posted 1 March 2016
As Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) is disrupted by new tech and the growing presence of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the aftermarket, how can MRO service providers continue to deliver value?
in Features Posted 16 February 2016
Darren Travers, Senior Account Manager, AEB (International) looks at not only the developing benefits of 3D print technology but also the associated regulatory risks and export control challenges.
in Features Posted 14 January 2016
David Pitchforth, Boeing Defence UK managing director, talks to Claire Apthorp about how his company wants to be seen as more global and less American.
in Features Posted 1 January 2016
Jeff Pike, head of strategy and marketing for the IFS Aerospace and Defence Centre of Excellence, looks at how voice control technology is set to disrupt the MRO workplace.
in Features Posted 3 December 2015
On 3D Printing Day, Jonathan Wilkins, Head of Marketing at European Automation, discusses how 3D printing gained its own day and why the manufacturing industry should get on board with the celebrations.
in Features Posted 1 December 2015
Stephen Thomas QPM, Assistant Chief Constable of the British Transport Police, discusses some of the issues and potential solutions in policing transport networks during major events.
in Features Posted 1 November 2015
The UK's new civilian search and rescue (SAR) helicopter service has reported a busy first six months, 1 April to 31 September 2015, as crews across five new bases respond to almost 400 taskings.
in Features Posted 1 October 2015
Mark Fairhurst, Technical Director at BHR Group and Vice-Chairman of the product testing committee of the BFPA/BSI, outlines why product testing is imperative at the design stage.
in Features Posted 15 September 2015
Jeff Pike, head of strategy and marketing for the IFS Aerospace and Defence Centre of Excellence, examines how vendors can best manage and protect their OEM relationships.
in Aerospace / Security / Features Posted 1 September 2015
Chris Taylor, protective clothing expert at SafeGuard, examines why body protection has become a necessary requirement for aviation security personnel.
in Security / Features / Events Posted 13 August 2015
Mark Phillips, Director of Security and Resilience Sector, ADS, talks about the nature of ADS' partnership with Transport Security Expo.
in Features Posted 22 July 2015
Jeff Pike, Head of Strategy and Marketing for the IFS A&D Centre of Excellence, examines ways of increasing the accuracy of defence demand data projections.
in Aerospace / Features Posted 12 July 2015
Today, celebrations marked the centenary of the formation of the Westland Aircraft Works in 1915 at Yeovil and the aeronautical achievements made during 100 years of continuous aircraft manufacturing at the site.
in Defence / Features Posted 12 July 2015
With the replacement of HMAS Sirius and HMAS Success, Jesse Millar, Asset Management Lead at BMT Design & Technology, considers challenges faced in defence acquisition and developing an Operational Risk
in Features Posted 4 July 2015
Iqubal Pannu, Senior Solutions Consultant, AEB (International) Ltd., looks at the key aspects to consider when navigating the US Export Control Reform.
in Features Posted 24 June 2015
Founded by Alan Bristow on 24 June 1955, Bristow Helicopters is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
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