Exact Group wins SC21 Silver Award Specialist precision engineering and composite finishing company, Exact Group, has become the first company in Ireland to enter the Aerospace Supply Chain Programme, SC21, with a Silver Award on its…
Saudi International Airshow 2021 doubles in size HRH Prince Sultan Bin Salman, Chairman of the Saudi Space Commission and Chairman of Saudi Aviation Club has announced the second edition of the successful Saudi International Airshow to be…
Certified 3D printed parts made for International Space Station Stratasys has revealed its industrial-grade FDM 3D printing technology is being used to produce certified 3D printed parts for use on the International Space Station (ISS). As part of an…
Trelleborg launches next generation fire seal Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched the Ultra High Temp Seal. Its makeup and design means aircraft manufacturers can develop engines that run more efficiently and, by achieving lower fuel consumption,…
ALA launches corporate social responsibility programme Advanced Logistics for Aerospace (ALA) has announce it has launched its first corporate social responsibility programme. The initiative will promote its work in relation to sustainability, accessibility, charity and community.…
Mobile apps key to digital transformation say Calvium ‘Mobile apps are key to helping industry digitally transform its working practices’, says Jo Reid, managing director, of Calvium, specialists in designing and developing mobile solutions that deliver business-critical services.…
Aerospace industry takes expected hit from aviation crisis The global aerospace industry has been heavily affected by the aviation crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The latest figures from ADS, the UK trade organisation for the aerospace, defence,…
New space-grade chip ideal for satellite and space applications Xilinx, a specialist in adaptive and intelligent computing, has announced the industry’s first 20-nanometer (nm) space-grade FPGA, delivering full radiation tolerance and ultra-high throughput and bandwidth performance for satellite and…
Cortec unveils corrosion prevention plan for grounded aircraft preservation As hundreds of aircraft remain grounded due to plummeting air travel demand amid pandemic restrictions, the question becomes: How can airlines preserve as much value as possible while high-dollar assets…
Element extends partnership agreements with Honeywell Element Materials Technology has been awarded two partnership agreements with Honeywell Aerospace to provide high intensity radiated field (HIRF) testing and materials characterisation. Both contracts are an extension of previous…
Bureau Veritas advises on safe return to work As the UK government unveils new guidelines for making workplaces ‘Covid-secure’, Bureau Veritas is advising aerospace businesses that their safe return to work depends on their ability to “win the…
GKN Aerospace signs agreement for Alice all-electric plane GKN Aerospace and Eviation have signed a collaboration agreement on wing, empennage and EWIS for the Alice all-electric aircraft. The collaboration agreement covers the design and manufacture of wings, empennage…
Pandemic will jumpstart automated manufacturing – IFR Companies around the world are increasing their use of industrial robots. In the five years until 2018, the global operational stock of automation systems rose by about 65% to 2.4…
Aerospace deal to bring new jobs despite lockdown Midlands recruitment company Consilium Recruit has signed a two-year deal with technology specialist Electroflight to source specialists in the emerging battery powered aerospace industry. The Stratford-upon-Avon firm has started the…
Nasmyth Group wins major contract for Naval Air Fleet Nasmyth Group has announced it has secured a contract for the extended life programme of a major European Naval Air Fleet with the manufacture and supply of mechanical assemblies. Nasmyth…
Evolution Measurement partners with Clean Sky 2 project A pressure scanner manufacturer has announced its partnership deal in the EU’s Clean Sky 2 Project. UK-based, Evolution Measurement, will supply its EvoScann P-Series pressure scanners to assist in the…
New UK-based space team launches to boost sector and economy Four UK-based companies announce today that they will team up to combine their complementary skills and expertise to enhance further the country’s space industry capabilities to deliver prosperity and security.…
BladeSense research advances rotor blade health monitoring Airbus Helicopters in the UK is exploring future activities to follow on from a four-year research project that has shown strong potential for advancing the state-of-the-art in measuring deformation of…
X-37B launches in second mission for US Space Force The Boeing-built X-37B autonomous spaceplane has launched on top of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. Boeing is the prime contractor for the X-37B spaceplane and facilitates the integration…
MSP finds that ‘stronger together’ isn’t just a catchphrase MSP has been adapting its products and services to ensure customers can keep up production in the current climate. MSP advises global manufacturers on the automation of each stage of…
GKN and Boeing extend partnership for military aircraft GKN Aerospace has signed a strategic agreement with Boeing to solidify a continued working partnership until 2023 for military aircraft. The agreement covers the production of structural components and assemblies…
French and German industries call for a strong recovery plan GIFAS (French Aerospace Industries Association) and BDLI (German Aerospace Industries Association) today held a joint meeting of their respective Executive Committees of their Boards of Directors. This virtually held meeting…
Smiths antenna system receives Inmarsat approval Smiths Interconnect has announced that its KaStream 5000 MK II antenna system has received Inmarsat type approval for use over the Inmarsat Global Xpress network. The lightweight KaStream 5000 MK…
Aerospace manufacturer soars in UK ventilator challenge The workforce of a UK aerospace manufacturer has pulled together working double shifts, around the clock, learning new complex machining methods and rapidly transforming production lines to contribute to the…
