-South West aerospace companies invited to attend to find out how investment could benefit them- Representatives from aerospace businesses across the South West will today (Tuesday 2 July) gather to learn about the work of the joint Government and industry...
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Universal Wiring Systems
1 Jul
“We’ll be back in Paris in 2015” Manufacturer of electrical harnesses for the aerospace industry, Universal Wiring Systems exhibited for the first time at the Paris Air Show and have already committed to attend the next one. The company met 124...
As Fine Tubes Approaches its 70th Anniversary Demand Continues to Rise for Their Products and Services
26 Jun
Fine Tubes celebrates 70 years in the metal tube fabrications industry and continues to develop new processing routes for materials in an ever-challenging market. As a key player in the aerospace, medical, chemical process, nuclear, power and oil and gas sectors, the...
New Product Development Keeps Fine Tubes at the Forefront of Metals Innovation
20 Jun
With a long history of innovation in aerospace, medical and many other critical industries, Fine Tubes is continuing to lead the field with more ground-breaking developments. Fine Tubes (www.finetubes.com) holds a proud position at the cutting edge of material...
Skylon Testing Success for Fine Tubes and Reaction Engines
19 Jun
Fine Tubes technology continues to support developments in aerospace with its lightweight tubing used in the heat exchange system of Skylon’s SABRE engine. Fine Tubes (www.finetubes.com) a leading metal tubes manufacturer specialising in the aerospace, medical,...
SUPPORTING R&D TO BOOST SUPPLY CHAIN
17 Jun
Michael Fallon the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise, today at the Paris Airshow, announced the launch of a new funding stream dedicated the aerospace sector. ADS in partnership with WEAF, NWAA, MAA and FAC has successfully bid and won funding for...
A350 XWB First Flight
14 Jun
Airbus is delighted to announce that the A350 XWB made its historic, maiden voyage this morning. The A350 XWB, equipped with Rolls-Royce engines, is a generation beyond its current competitor, benefitting from a 25 per cent reduction in fuel burn, operating costs and...
Smith & Williamson advises on sale of British International Helicopter Services
13 Jun
Smith & Williamson has advised the shareholders of long-standing client British International Helicopter Services (“BIH”) on its sale to Patriot Aerospace Group (“Patriot”), part of the Rigby Group. BIH is an operator of medium and large...
Fine Tubes Expands Its Client Base in Russian and Ukrainian Aerospace Markets
13 Jun
Fine Tubes is among the first Western suppliers to work with NPO Saturn on the Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100. Fine Tubes (www.finetubes.com), a leading metal tubes manufacturer specialising in the aerospace; medical; chemical process; nuclear; power; and oil and gas...
Expert in Health and Safety joins Fine Tubes as HSE Manager
11 Jun
Fine Tubes appoint Health and Safety expert in HSE Manager role Fine Tubes Ltd. is pleased to announce the recent appointment of David Richardson as Health, Safety and Environmental Manager. As a leading global manufacturer of precision tubing, Fine Tubes is...
A £1 million competition opened on 13 May to find solutions that can transform the rail customer’s experience.
3 Jun
The GB rail industry is seeking innovative solutions which will lead to transformation of the rail customer’s experience, both passengers and freight customers. The Enabling Innovation Team (EIT) is running a £1 million prize-bearing competition for those...
Talent retention taken to new levels
28 May
Over 3,500 engineers, students and apprentices have already signed up to a flagship industry scheme designed to match engineering talent with new job opportunities, it has been announced today. The national web-based Talent Retention Solution (TRS) brings together...