BAE Systems collaborates to develop nano bug drone BAE Systems, in collaboration with UAVTEK, has developed a nano ‘bug’ drone, and delivered the first 30 units to the British Army, which has put it through its paces as…
When will the B-21 stealth bomber be officially revealed? The B-21 Raider, the successor to the B-2 stealth bomber, may be revealed in an official rollout within the next 12 months. The bomber, developed and manufactured by Northrop Grumman…
Belgium takes delivery of first Airbus A400M military aircraft The Belgian Air Force has taken delivery of its first of seven Airbus A400M and performed the military transport aircraft's ferry flight. The aircraft was handed over to the customer…
Iberia Maintenance selects Ramco Aviation Global Aviation software specialist Ramco Systems announced that it will implement its flagship aviation software, Ramco Aviation M&E MRO Suite for Iberia Maintenance (Iberia MRO), one of Europe’s leading MRO…
Pratt & Whitney GTF engines achieve world-class reliability Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines powering the A320neo family have achieved a world-class engine dispatch reliability rate of 99.98%. The GTF engine powers more than 900 aircraft across nearly 50…
Meggitt wins US Navy contract worth $27.4m Meggitt has been awarded a follow-on, fixed-price contract valued at $27.4 million by the Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, for the supply of 32 liquid palletised cooling units…
Airbus delivers the first A400M to the Belgian Air Force The Belgian Air Force has taken delivery of its first of seven Airbus A400M military transport aircraft. The aircraft was handed over to the customer at the A400M Final Assembly…
Aerion Supersonic selects F/LIST as cabin interior supplier for the AS2 Supersonic aircraft company, Aerion has selected F/LIST, a manufacturer of high-end interiors for business and private jets, yachts, and luxury residences, to deliver its exclusive products to the AS2 supersonic…
Aeristech announces expansion into aerospace Aeristech, a leading innovator in electric motor technology, has announced an aerospace expansion that will create up to 60 new ‘green collar’ jobs. The company’s aerospace facility will enable the…
3D printed satellite deployer acclaimed for mechanical features The European Space Agency (ESA) dedicated an article on Alba Orbital's cutting edge 3D printed satellite dispenser, AlbaPod V2, manufactured by CRP Technology using laser sintering technology and its patented…
Aerospace Tech Week dates move to June 2021 Aerospace Tech Week 2021 dates move to 23-24 June 2021 to fill the gap after the 2021 Paris Air Show is cancelled. Moving Aerospace Tech Week forward a month gives…
S. S. White is supplying 737 MAX LEAP-1B S.S. White Technologies, a supplier of flexible rotary shafts for the aerospace industry is supplying the flexible shafts that transmit power to activate the Thrust Reverser Actuation Systems (TRAS) on…
Bucher ships customised galley sets for Uganda Airlines Bucher has shipped the first set of fully customised galleys, stowages, and partition walls to Airbus Toulouse for their integration into the new Uganda Airlines A330-800neo and the airline has…
Magellan delivers 200th set of horizontal stabilisers for F-35 Magellan Aerospace Corporation has delivered the 200th set of F-35 Lightning II horizontal stabiliser assemblies. This milestone comes under an agreement with BAE Systems. The two companies have been working…
Martin Precision launches new look for 2021 Lanarkshire-based global engineering and manufacturing firm, Martin Precision, has unveiled a rebrand as part of its business development strategy, ahead of the new year. The business, formerly known as Martin…
Curtiss-Wright to supply flight control actuation for all-electric aircraft Curtiss-Wright’s Actuation Division, a leading supplier of electromechanical actuation products and systems for demanding aerospace, defence, and industrial automation applications, has announced that it was selected by Eviation Aircraft, manufacturer…
ZeroAvia secures funding for hydrogen-electric aircraft ZeroAvia has secured £12.3 million in government funding through the ATI Programme to deliver a breakthrough 19-seat hydrogen-electric powered aircraft that is market-ready by 2023. The UK government grant for…
Digital Manufacturing Centre and Produmax sign partnership The Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC) has announced a pioneering new partnership with precision engineering expert Produmax. The aerospace specialist will enhance the DMC’s capabilities, with the two combining resources, talent…
Microchip announces new radiation-tolerant memory device Microchip Technology has announced a radiation-tolerant, 64 Megabit (Mbit) parallel-interface SuperFlash memory device with ideal total ionising dose (TID) tolerance for maximum reliability and robustness in the harsh radiation environment…
Fastems to deliver laser cleaner robot for F-35 assembly line Fastems is delivering two Automated Structure Laser Cleaner (AutoSLC) units for the F-35 Lightning II wing line. The delivery of the new project is estimated to be completed in the…
Hexcel and Safran expand composite materials contract Hexcel has announced that the scope of its long-term supplier contract with Safran has expanded to include advanced composite materials for a broader range of commercial aerospace applications. For more…
FACC starts test flights with autonomous aerial vehicle FACC is setting another important milestone in the development of future urban mobility together with its strategic partner EHang. The EHang 216 autonomous aerial vehicle produced by FACC has completed…
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet reaches major wing milestone The team assembling NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aeroplane at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works have reached a major milestone. Technicians have finished major work on the wing, closing up parts of…
NCC and Dstl partner to facilitate R&D in future combat aircraft composite structures An exciting new partnership has been formed to explore the art of the possible for the next generation of lightweight, strong and resilient combat aircraft composite structures. This will range…
