Sintavia acquires M4K-4 printers from AMCM Sintavia, a designer and additive manufacturer of critical thermal components, has acquired two M4K-4 printers from AMCM of Starnberg, Germany. Each of the two new M4K-4s, which are stretched versions…
Michael Holden to lead DSEI 2021 space strategy and development Clarion Defence and Security has appointed Michael Holden as DSEI space adviser as the event will focus on the development of space capabilities to support international requirements. The appointment of…
Sensenich awarded STC for carbon fibre propeller Sensenich has been awarded a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its carbon ground adjustable pitch STOL propeller on Piper Super Cub Aircraft. This STC allows installation on PA-18 “150” aircraft…
Skyrora reveals new UK-built vehicle in live test The Skyrora test and flight operations team has performed one of their most important test campaigns to date, a full upper stage static fire test, at their engine development complex…
ATI Boeing Accelerator announces startups joining second cohort The latest startups to join the ATI Boeing Accelerator have been announced with 10 companies joining the programme. The startups for the second cohort were selected from nearly 200 applications,…
New dates announced for TCT 3Sixty Rapid News has rescheduled this year’s TCT 3Sixty event to 28–30 September 2021 to enable the industry to plan for the next period with confidence. The show organisers say their…
350 jobs at Rolls-Royce’s Lancashire engine blade factory saved Rolls-Royce’s factory in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, and 350 jobs have been saved thanks to a deal struck by management and Unite the union. A strike by Unite began in November over…
Meggitt secures SMARTSupport aftermarket contract Meggitt has secured a three-year contract with Sichuan Services Aero-Engine Maintenance Company (SSAMC) to supply components for the CFM56 engine. The contract has a lifetime value of approximately $1 million.…
JAMCO launches new Venture Pristine seat JAMCO Corporation has announced the launch of its newest Venture Pristine clean solution for the aircraft interior. Venture Pristine is Jamco’s latest option for its Venture business class seat for…
APOC Aviation acquires A320 airframe APOC Aviation is collaborating with Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) and Switzerland-based Eco-FLY in the first part-out project to take place in Rothenburg (EDBR) airport in Germany. The A320 airframe (MSN 1823)…
DASIS launch set to transform UK SME supply chain A supply chain management consultancy has launched to offer UK SMEs a secure and safe route to manufacture for its clients. DASIS…
New 3D printing tool helps manufacturers create custom rubber parts Structur3D Printing has launched the new Inj3ctor platform, the first solution to combine the principles of injection moulding with 3D printing for use in aerospace manufacturing. Aerospace often requires highly…
Partners high deposition rates make thermoplastic aerostructures a reality High-performance polymer solutions provider, Victrex says the next decisive step in the production of large structural components from thermoplastic composites for use in aerospace has been achieved. Using its enhanced…
Partners collaborate to deepen additive manufactured A20X understanding Aluminium Materials Technologies and The University of Birmingham have announced a collaboration to deepen the understanding of the metallurgy of additive manufactured A20X aluminium alloy. Following many successful projects by…
Airbus led consortium grows its SME engagement The Airbus-led space industry consortium for future UK military satellite communications had more than 100 SMEs take part in its recent online event. The consortium is focusing on the UK’s…
APOC Aviation opens a new warehouse facility in Singapore As part of the on-going strategic plan to expand its global footprint, APOC Aviation, the innovative leasing, trading, aircraft component and part-out specialist, has announced the opening of its first…
A system of systems From concept to build to future aspirations, Siemens Digital Industries Software’s vice-president of Aerospace and Defence Industry, Dale Tutt looks at how best to fulfilling the vision of Model-Based Systems…
Five times faster finishing Tübingen-based machining specialists, Walter reveals how its new turning inserts speed up finishing operations on heat-resistant high-temperature alloys. There are three trends in the aircraft industry which play a…