FIA Connect: Supply chain recognition for UK engineering firms Arrowsmith Engineering and TGM, both part of the £43 million Aero Services Global Group (AS.G), were given the SC21 Silver and SC21 Bronze awards respectively for their ongoing ability to…
GKN Aerospace officially acquires new global technology centre GKN Aerospace has officially taken ownership of its new global technology centre in Bristol after the keys were handed over by the site developers.
Motorsport tech to aid sixth generation fighter jet development Battery management and cooling technology from motorsport will be used to deliver efficiency and performance gains in future fighter jets thanks to a new partnership between BAE Systems and Williams…
Is the future of composites up in the air? The aerospace industry faces mounting pressure to reduce weight to meet ever stringent market and legislative demands regarding fuel consumption and carbon emissions, whilst ensuring costs don’t run away. Engineers…
£400m funding for UK aerospace industry to go green The UK aerospace sector will benefit from £400 million of new funding to aid R&D projects, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has announced.
Sky-high collaboration While aerospace has long been a major lifeblood for the UK manufacturing sector, recent years have seen a perfect storm of investment, R&D and new technologies drive the sector into…
Titans of CNC uses Mastercam in latest aerospace teaching platform Mastercam is the featured CAD/CAM software in Titans of CNC Aerospace Academy, which just launched to help train the next generation of highly skilled CNC machinists and eliminate the widening…
BAE Systems installs Stratasys 3D printer in Samlesbury BAE Systems has added a fourth Stratasys F900 3D Printer to its manufacturing site in Samlesbury in a continued effort to reduce costs and improve production agility.
Two aerospace firms the latest to get Made Smarter investment Two aerospace manufacturers are the latest to secure support from Made Smarter, the movement helping SMEs join the Industry 4.0 revolution.
Aircraft deliveries kept on hold as Covid-19 pandemic continues Aircraft deliveries in May show the aerospace manufacturing industry has been severely disrupted by the effects of Covid-19 on international aviation.
Aerospace firm targets medical and defence with acquisition An aerospace supplier has made its latest acquisition as it looks to target new opportunities in the defence and medical sectors.
Aerospace is pivotal in driving cutting tool technology forward In this article, tooling specialist Iscar discusses how pivotal the aerospace industry is in driving cutting tool technology forward, describing its influence as being both challenging and inspiring.
Three measurement tools in one for aerospace precision Glasgow, Scotland-based Aerotron Avotec is a maintenance and repair organisation in the aviation industry that specialises in the repair and overhaul of a variety of rotary and fixed wing aircraft…
Protolabs launches 3D printed cobalt chrome for aerospace 3D printed cobalt chrome, a new material from Protolabs, offers the aerospace industry previously impossible part designs in this tough super alloy.
New GKN Aerospace technology centre in Filton is now complete GKN Aerospace’s new global technology centre (GTC) in Filton, Bristol, has been handed over to the company by the site development team.
Upgraded aerostructure machining As a global technology leader in the manufacture of high-precision machine tools for milling, turning, boring and grinding workpieces in metallic, composite and ceramic materials, the Starrag Group is constantly…
UK aerospace industry needs French-style bailout, ADS says Aerospace trade body ADS has called for government support as the French government announces a €15 billion bailout of aviation and aerospace.
Aluminium contract signed for all Airbus programmes Aluminium specialist, Constellium, which is headquartered in Paris, has signed a contract with Airbus, supporting all the aircraft manufacturer’s programmes for 10 years.
Boeing resumes 737 Max production amid job cuts Boeing has resumed production of the 737 Max at the company’s Renton, Washington factory as a low rate as the company implements initiatives to increase workplace safety.
Shropshire industry firm wins Collins Aerospace contract An aerospace business based in Shropshire has been selected to take part in a supplier development programme by Collins Aerospace.
Aerospace industry takes expected hit from aviation crisis The global aerospace industry has been heavily affected by the aviation crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sharing in Growth community rallies to serve national need Productivity and competitiveness experts from Sharing in Growth and its beneficiary community are helping the UK fight against Covid-19.
Drone deliveries are aerospace sector's growth opportunity – survey A new report shows more than half of people believe commercial drone deliveries will be commonplace by 2023, as the governments and firms find new ways to guarantee services amid…
Rolls-Royce plans up to 15% workforce cut Rolls-Royce is considering job cuts of up to 8,000 as the aviation industry faces a major threat from the coronavirus pandemic.
