Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineered parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, has announced Jack Karapetyan in the newly created role of Vice President and General Manager of Global MRO Operations in an exciting new direction...
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CG Tech: Energy efficiency in full ‘Force’ at Sandvik Coromant
15 Apr
Energy efficiency in full ‘Force’ at Sandvik Coromant The Gimo, Sweden production facility of Sandvik Coromant, a leader in the design and manufacture of premium metal-cutting tools and machining technology, is tapping into the extensive benefits of VERICUT Force™...
BRUNEL ENGRAVING TOASTS 35 YEARS OF SUCCESS
11 Apr
Clevedon-based Brunel Engraving, a family-run, specialist provider of commercial and industrial engraving, printing and etching services, is celebrating thirty-five years of growth and innovation. The firm, which offers precision engraving and processing of metal and...
Made Smarter and tech institutes partner to demystify digital transformation
10 Apr
Made Smarter and leading technology demonstrators have joined forces to demystify digital transformation with a new white paper. ‘Made Smarter technologies: powering the digital transformation of SME manufacturers’ is a practical guide from the government-backed and...
Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engine takes to the skies for first time
10 Apr
Rolls-Royce has started the flight test campaign for its latest aero engine for the business aviation market, the Pearl 10X, on its dedicated Boeing 747 flying testbed, the company has announced. The engine has been selected by French aircraft manufacturer Dassault to...
Defence Supplier Capability Development Programme
28 Mar
An exciting new programme funded by the Ministry of Defence to provide business improvement support to UK based Small and Medium enterprises and Mid-tier suppliers in the defence sector supply chain. Background to programme In the Defence and Security...
WEAF Annual Expo 2024 Round Up
14 Mar
WEAF Annual Expo and Conference 2024 – ‘More with Less’WEAF kicked of it's annual expo and conference with an unforgettable networking meal at the lovely Eastwood Park Country House. The delegates took advantage of the opportunity to extend their stay, enjoying a...
Boeing awarded $3.4bn contract for 17 P-8A Poseidon aircraft
13 Mar
The US Navy has awarded Boeing a $3.4bn contract to begin manufacturing 14 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force and three additional P-8s for the German Navy. “We are proud to add Canada to the list of international P-8 partners as well as to...
Airbus reveals fully electric aircraft prototype
13 Mar
Airbus has revealed its fully electric CityAirbus NextGen prototype ahead of its maiden flight later this year. The two-tonne class CityAirbus, with a wing span of approximately 12m, is being developed to fly with 80km range and to reach a cruise speed of 120km/h,...
20 MARCH 2024: ADS CABIN INTERIORS AND AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS EVENT AT THE NCC
5 Mar
ADS Aerospace Event: A joint Aircraft Interiors and Systems & Equipment SIG Event 20 March 2024 (10:00 – 15:00) National Composites Centre, Bristol We are delighted to invite members of the ADS Aircraft Interiors and the Systems and Equipment Special Interest...
First companies for Hydrogen Challenge announced by aviation regulator
29 Feb
At a glance First companies selected for the Hydrogen Challenge Sandbox announced by UK Civil Aviation Authority. Cranfield Aerospace Solutions, Exeter Airport Consortium and ZeroAvia will work closely with the regulator to increase readiness of industry and the...
Tata confirms Somerset will host £4bn battery factory
29 Feb
The future site of the UK's biggest electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility has been confirmed. Jaguar Land Rover-owner Tata says it will invest £4bn in a brownfield site near Bridgwater in Somerset. The government previously announced the...