ARCA galley system addresses new industry demands AIM Altitude is addressing many of the industry demands to build back greener following the global pandemic. ARCA is an immensely efficient galley system that offers enhanced hygiene whilst giving…
Heilind Electronics partners with ITT Cannon Heilind Electronics has expanded its portfolio with the addition of products from ITT Cannon – a global market leader in the design and manufacture of harsh environment connector solutions. The…
Lockheed Martin announces new F-35 and programme management leaders Lockheed Martin has announced Bridget Lauderdale, currently vice president and general manager for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' Integrated Fighter Group (IFG), including the F-16 and F-22, has been named vice president…
Swarming: XQ-58A Valkyrie has launched another smaller drone The Air Force Research Laboratory in the US has revealed the XQ-58A Valkyrie, an unmanned and experimental drone, has launched another smaller drone. The XQ-58A Valkyrie launched the ALTIUS-600 small…
Northrop Grumman hits new ICBM manufacturing milestone Northrop Grumman successfully conducted an initial review for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) engineering and manufacturing development programme. Northrop Grumman was awarded the $13.3 billion GBSD engineering and manufacturing…
Boeing awarded $1.6bn contract for next 11 P-8 Poseidon aircraft The US Navy has awarded Boeing a $1.6 billion production contract for the next 11 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. Nine aircraft will join the US Navy fleet and two will go…
Safran wins three Crystal Cabin Awards Safran has won three Crystal Cabin Awards: "Cabin Systems" category for SOPHY, the smart trolley solution, "Passenger Comfort Hardware" category for its Modulair innovation, a concept offering an enhanced comfort…
ZeroAvia secures £18m to kick off large engine development ZeroAvia is launching the development programme for a 2MW hydrogen-electric powertrain for full-size regional aircraft. The programme kick-off is supported by a new raise of £17.6 million, led by Horizons…
Government must do more to promote space sector ambitions Industry experts have come out in support of the government’s ambitions to make the UK a global space superpower. But there are also calls for clearer communication of its real-world…
Virgin Galactic unveils new spaceship for its growing fleet Virgin Galactic has unveiled the company’s first SpaceShip III in its growing fleet, VSS Imagine. The spaceship showcases Virgin Galactic’s innovation in design and astronaut experience. Imagine also demonstrates progress…
Hexcel joins ASCEND project Hexcel has announced its role within the recently launched UK-based project called ASCEND (Aerospace and Automotive Supply Chain Enabled Development) that will focus on developing high-rate manufacturing and processing technologies…
CMSE 2021 Virtual Conference to highlight latest advancements The 24th annual Components for Military & Space Electronics Conference (CMSE 2021), the industry’s premier forum designed to present the best practices for component and project engineers, quality assurance and…
Mach 4+ commercial airliner revealed by Aerion Supersonic Aerion, which aims to produce a supersonic airliner, has revealed a first glimpse of its next aircraft – the AS3. The AS3 Mach 4+ commercial airliner is targeted to take…
Boeing wins order for 100 more 737 MAX planes from Southwest Boeing has won a new order for 100 737 MAX aircraft and 155 options across two models from Southwest Airlines. The deal comes after a multi-year fleet evaluation by Southwest…
Lilium reveals seven seater eVTOL as it merges with Qell Lilium, which is developing an electric vertical take-off and landing jet, has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Qell, a publicly listed special purpose acquisition company. Qell, led…
Technology roadmap for British industry unveiled The Institute of Digital Engineering (IDE) has published a plan to modernise the UK’s manufacturing sector. This comes as industry leaders warned the country risked becoming a “digital dinosaur” compared…
Airbus to boost ‘cold’ technology testing as part of decarbonisation roadmap Airbus has launched its ‘Advanced Superconducting and Cryogenic Experimental powertraiN Demonstrator’ (ASCEND) to explore the impact of superconducting materials and cryogenic temperatures on the performance of an aircraft’s electrical propulsion…
Flight control technology set to dive underwater for marine mobility BAE Systems is taking decades of flight controls expertise underwater onboard the UK’s next generation submarine, Dreadnought. This innovative approach involves adapting controls that are usually used in fly-by-wire aircraft…
NASA partnership hopes to develop the fastest commercial aircraft Hermeus, the aerospace company developing Mach 5 aircraft, has signed a Space Act Agreement (SAA) with NASA for research and development of high-speed aircraft. NASA has a long history with…
European Space Agency awards Orbex €7.45m Boost! contract The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Orbex €7.45 million through its Boost! Commercial Space Transportation Services and Support (C-STS) programme, designed to support commercially sustainable space transportation services in…
GKN Aerospace signs contract for Boeing 777X wiring GKN Aerospace has been awarded a new contract to supply electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) for the Boeing 777X family of aircraft. The agreement adds to GKN’s extensive portfolio of…
Here's how NASA will measure X-59 quiet supersonic flights NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft will take to the skies in 2022, aiming to demonstrate the ability to fly at supersonic speeds while reducing the sonic boom to…
Skyrora boosted by European Space Agency funding Scottish-based rocket company, Skyrora, has received €3 million of co-funding from the European Space Agency (ESA), ensuring that the company can complete at pace the development of its rocket technology.…
Calder excellence programme deemed outstanding by AS9100 audit The Innocence to Excellence (I2E) programme established by Calder Precision Engineering (CPE) has been recognised for its ‘outstanding’ qualities, enabling the company to enhance its position amongst its blue-chip customer…
