Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide

Aerospace

Samad Aerospace strengthens its team

Samad Aerospace has strengthened its team with several new appointments at its UK Head Office in Cranfield Technology Park.

Image courtesy Samad Aerospace

New members of the team include:

•    Graeme Codner - Chief Technical Officer

•    Richard Abbott – Head of Airframe

•    Dr Steve Wright - Head of Avionics

•    Glenn Waters - Head of Advanced Tech

•    Dr Marwan Maurizio Chedid – Certification Manager

•    Fabrizio Poli – Head of Sales & Marketing

•    Shayan Amin – Sales & Marketing Executive

Dr Seyed Mohseni, CEO of SAMAD Aerospace, commented: “Samad Aerospace continues to grow and expand as we develop our fleet of eco-friendly aircraft that will revolutionise the way that humans and goods fly around the world. SAMAD Aerospace is an essential and key contributor to the third aerospace revolution.”

Advertisement
Tritax 300x250

Samad Aerospace is now one of the top 10 companies in the world that has built and tested multiple prototypes of its VTOL concept. The company is currently opening its next round of fund raising to start certification programmes of its aircraft.

As part of its expansion plans, the Samad Aerospace team will shortly be moving into new larger headquarters at Cranfield Technology Park in Bedfordshire.  The new ‘SAMAD House’ will provide the growing team with more space to develop its fleet for aircraft.   

Advertisement
ODU RT

The eco-friendly VTOL aircraft promise to be safer than a car, completely flexible, less time consuming than any plane or train and as luxurious as a private jet. This unique combination of features will completely redefine the air travel experience.

 

Advertisement
Babcock LB
Cranfield University opens new power and propulsion labs

Aerospace

Cranfield University opens new power and propulsion labs

27 November 2025

A new test cell facility at Cranfield University’s campus, developed as part of the Cranfield Hydrogen Integration Incubator (CH2i) project, has been officially opened.

OSL Technology acquired by Terma

Aerospace Security

OSL Technology acquired by Terma

27 November 2025

Terma A/S has completed the acquisition of UK-based provider of counter drone security and safety systems, OSL Technology (OSL).

Tekever secures EMSA agreement for AR5 UAS deployment

Aerospace Security

Tekever secures EMSA agreement for AR5 UAS deployment

27 November 2025

Tekever has secured a new framework contract valued at €30 million with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to provide Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for maritime operations.

Indestructible Paint’s Violaine Mendez wins award for aerospace coatings research

Aerospace

Indestructible Paint’s Violaine Mendez wins award for aerospace coatings research

27 November 2025

Violaine Mendez, a research chemist at Birmingham-based Indestructible Paint Ltd, has been recognised for her work on removing chromium from coatings for use in the aerospace industry.

Advertisement
ODU RT
Bourton Group appoints Glenn Gooding as Associate Partner

Aerospace Defence Security

Bourton Group appoints Glenn Gooding as Associate Partner

26 November 2025

Bourton Group LLP has announced the appointment of Glenn Gooding as Associate Partner, to enhance the consultancy’s expertise in supporting UK defence and aerospace manufacturers with operational improvement, engineering excellence and capability development.

Doncasters invests in Bochum facility

Aerospace

Doncasters invests in Bochum facility

25 November 2025

Doncasters has announced a US$52 million investment in its Bochum site in Germany, representing one of the most significant capital programmes in the company’s history.

Advertisement
Tritax 300x250