The Civil Aviation Bill, now going through second reading and announced in the King’s Speech in May, will support the modernisation of UK airspace, enhance safety standards and give the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) new enforcement powers, including to fine the minority of airlines and airports that fail to deliver for passengers.
The former CEO of the UK Space Agency, Dr Paul Bate, is joining the University of Surrey as a Professor in Practice and will support the newly established Surrey Space Institute to develop international partnerships.
QinetiQ supported HMS Anson’s recent, routine Submarine Maintenance Period (SMP) in Australia, using additive manufacturing to deliver replacement parts in just four weeks – much quicker than the months or years it usually takes.
