Additive-manufactured titanium component for 787 starts production qualification Spirit AeroSystems and Norsk Titanium (NTi) have reached an agreement to initiate qualification of Spirit's first additive-manufactured, titanium, structural component for the Boeing 787. This qualification will validate NTi's production…
Sichuan Airlines orders 10 Airbus A350 XWBs Airbus has confirmed at the Farnborough Airshow that Sichuan Airlines, based in the Southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu, has selected the A350 XWB to become the latest aircraft in its…
AWI brings range of high temperature alloys to Farnborough Airshow Alloy Wire International (AWI) is heading to Farnborough International Airshow with its largest ever range of high temperature nickel alloys. The company, which enjoyed a 20% surge in sales in…
Hardide Coatings in USA now aerospace-ready with award of AS 9100 Rev D certification Advanced surface coating technology company Hardide Coatings is now certified to coat aerospace, defence and space industry components in the USA. The company’s production facility in Martinsville, Virginia has received…
ESI brings Smart Manufacturing solutions to Farnborough Airshow ESI Group, a leading innovator in virtual prototyping software and services for manufacturing industries, announces its presence at the Farnborough Airshow. This year, ESI will put a spotlight on human-centric…
Next generation hybrid technology aims to halve NOx emissions UK-based aerospace technology company Derwent Aviation says it is exploring new aero engine architecture, which it claims will halve NOx emissions as well as delivering significant benefits in cost of…
Spirit AeroSystems to attend Farnborough Airshow Spirit AeroSystems has announced it will attend the Farnborough Airshow. Spirit representatives will meet with customers, suppliers and potential customers from around the world at one of the aerospace industry's…
Ohio representatives to attend Farnborough Airshow Representatives from JobsOhio, the state economic development organisation, will be at the Farnborough Airshow to showcase the vast aerospace industry in the state, which boasts leading innovation and research facilities,…
All just pie in the sky? As I mop up the drops of milk I’ve spilt on the breakfast table, it’s occurred to me that although we’ve designed spaceships to put men on the moon, we…
MAA releases 2018 member company annual survey The results of the latest Midlands Aerospace Alliance (MAA) annual survey of member companies have revealed that business turnover for the Midlands aerospace industry is continuing to grow – in…
Oerlikon and Lufthansa Technik to jointly accelerate AM processes and standards Oerlikon, a leading technology and engineering group and Lufthansa Technik, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish robust and repeatable processes for additive manufacturing (AM) in the aircraft…
Farnborough Airshow: Flight and the future with Boeing Boeing has announced its plans to reveal the exciting future of air and space travel at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow next week. From hypersonic travel to the future of…
Airbus focuses on efficiency at Farnborough Airbus says it will be presenting a broad portfolio of innovative products and services at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow. In the flying and static displays, Airbus will showcase its…
Orderfox.com launches a free global machinery exchange Orderfox.com has developed a new free to use feature that will expand the reach of the website and provide added value to all platform users. Website members can now access…
Okuma provides insights into heavy-duty double column machining In late June, Okuma Europe, represented in the UK by NCMT, welcomed international visitors to its Technical Centre East in Parndorf, Austria, to explore the large parts cutting and milling…
Airbus introduces the A220-100 and A220-300 Airbus has unveiled the A220 at a ceremony held at its Henri-Ziegler Delivery Centre, near Toulouse. The A220-300 landed directly from the painting at 12:25 am CEST wearing its new…
Meggitt launches construction of new £130m facility in West Midlands International aerospace, defence and energy engineering group Meggitt has commenced work on the construction of a new manufacturing and office facility at Ansty Park in Coventry. Meggitt chief executive Tony…
Finalists announced for TCT Awards 2018 TCT Show organiser, Rapid News Publications has announced the finalists for the TCT Awards 2018. Each finalist entry will be sent to the TCT Expert Advisory Board where the judging…
FANUC launches largest Wire EDM machine to date FANUC has expanded its portfolio of ROBOCUT high precision CNC Wire EDM machines with the release of the α-C800iB model. Boasting an increased 800mm table, it is the largest machine…
