Rolls-Royce announced on 16 January that it has successfully tested a 12 cylinder gas variant of its MTU Series 4000 L64 engine running on 100% hydrogen fuel.The tests, carried out by Power Systems business unit, showed positive characteristics in terms of efficiency,...
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MCS have an amazing 6-months
19 Jan
MCS share their highlights of the last six-months of 2022, plus a sneak peek at how their 2023 is shaping up!2022 MCS achieved: MCS signed the Armed Forces Covenant & the Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award Acceptance into Aurora Engineering Delivery Partner...
Bowers Group Exhibit Connective Metrology Solutions
9 Jan
Bowers Group will be exhibiting a range of connective metrology solutions at Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Exhibition in 2023. Visitors can expect live product demonstrations to illustrate how effective data transfer between measurement equipment and...
Rotec achieves Parker Certified Accumulator Service Centre recertification
9 Jan
Rotec is pleased to announce it has been re-certified as a Parker Hannifin Hydraulic Accumulator Service and Technology Centre. Following successful completion of an audit process for Hydraulic Accumulator Technology and Service Centres, Rotec Hydraulics Ltd has...
ONTIC CELEBRATES RECORD-BREAKING YEAR
9 Jan
Ontic, the leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineered parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, is starting 2023 on the back of a record breaking 12-months, including new licensing agreements, investments in capacity and award winning teams....
WEAF 2022 Yearly Round Up
15 Dec
What's been happening this year? This year has seen WEAF celebrate it's 20th birthday! Can you believe it? Our annual dinner gave us the perfect opportunity to celebrate in style with our members, friends and colleagues. And, going into our 21st year we are pleased...
Attract, retain and motivate staff
12 Dec
We know that candidates no longer look at salary alone when looking for a job. They now consider many other factors, such as the total remuneration and employee benefits packages, company culture, flexible working and so on. Good employee benefits can motivate staff...
Rolls-Royce and easyJet set hydrogen world first
6 Dec
Rolls-Royce and easyJet have set a new aviation milestone with the world’s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen. The ground test was conducted on an early concept demonstrator using green hydrogen created by wind and tidal power. It marks a major step towards...
Get involved with NATEP!
5 Dec
SME's - Are you looking for funding to develop an innovative idea? The National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme (NATEP) is aimed at small and medium sized suppliers to help them develop their own innovative technologies to enhance their capabilities and...
Airbus reveals hydrogen-powered zero-emission engine
1 Dec
Airbus has revealed that it is developing a hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine. The propulsion system is being considered as one of the potential solutions to equip its zero-emission aircraft that will enter service by 2035. Airbus will start ground and flight testing...
The 2022 WEAF Annual Dinner
28 Nov
Network - Engage - Thrive A simple message that, after three years of not being able to have face to face contact, was executed with a bang! The attendees of last week's WEAF Annual Dinner took full advantage of networking with fellow aerospace professionals. The...
DSEI 2023 – Are you attending?
17 Nov
Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) is recognised as the world’s largest land, sea and air biennial defence and security exhibition, bringing together senior international trade and military experts from across the entire supply chain in an optimal...