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.
Combined benefits of machining centres for aerospace quality The DMC 65 H monoBLOCK combines the flexibility and ergonomics of a universal machining centre with the productivity and process reliability of a horizontal machining centre.
Airbus furloughs 3,200 staff in Broughton Airbus has said it will furlough 3,200 workers at its Broughton wing assembly site in north Wales as the company cuts production rates.
Watch: AMRC Cymru converted into ventilator assembly line The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Cymru, based in Broughton, has been converted into an assembly line to support Ventilator Challenge UK.
Future proofing with 5-axis The success of a Heckert HEC 800 X5 5-axis machining centre on titanium machining at Hyde Group’s Hollygate Aircraft Components has subsequently led to the installation of a similar Heckert…
Coventry aerospace manufacturer wins Queen’s Award A Coventry-based aerospace supplier, which has been supplying critical parts for ventilators, is celebrating after winning the Queen’s Award for International Trade.
The latest on Airbus amid the coronavirus pandemic After a solid commercial and industrial performance at the beginning of the year, Airbus is now reducing its production rate to adapt to the new coronavirus industry environment.
Airbus uses 3D printing to make PPE equipment Airbus manufacturing sites in Spain have joined forces to produce visor frames using 3D printing, providing healthcare workers with PPE equipment in the coronavirus pandemic.
Global aerospace industry hit by coronavirus The global aerospace industry has taken a hit from the coronavirus outbreak as only 18 aircraft, all of which were widebody, were ordered in February.
Coronavirus: Meggitt, Nissan, McLaren to produce ventilators Aerospace and automotive companies are racing to manufacture medical ventilators in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Erodex takes on another apprentice amid aerospace sector growth Halesowen-based aerospace supplier Erodex Tooling Solutions has taken on an additional apprentice design engineer, taking the total number recruited to six within the past 18 months.
Significant investment heralds radical changes As technology advances and market conditions change, specialist subcontractor Mini Gears speeds up its internal processes, invests in new Inspection facilities, works towards Industry 4.0 and upgrades its CNC gear…
Budget 2020: Industry reacts to new Government investment Today the chancellor Rishi Sunak set out his budget, announcing measures including an increase in overall R&D investment to £22 billion a year by 2024-25, and increasing the rate of…
Boeing plans to boost supply chain in Scotland Boeing has announced its aim to double the company’s supply chain in Scotland and create 200 new jobs in the next five years.
New aerospace factory in Prestwick, Scotland creates 100 jobs Spirit AeroSystems has opened a new composite manufacturing facility at its site in Prestwick, Scotland to manufacture the Airbus A320’s spoiler.
Record engine deliveries at Rolls-Royce overshadowed by Trent 1000 issues Rolls-Royce has reported a £852 million loss after problems with its Trent 1000 engine overshadowed record deliveries in civil aerospace.
Lincolnshire engineering firm plans to double turnover in 3 years A Lincolnshire-based manufacturer of specialised rigid tube assemblies and machined components plans to double company turnover to over £12 million by 2023.
Airbus to invest up to €1 billion in A220 programme Airbus will invest between €500 million and €1 billion this year in the single-aisle A220 programme, CEO Guillaume Faury has said.
Airbus and UK Government react to increased US tariffs on aircraft Airbus and the UK Government have reacted to the US increasing tariffs on the plane maker's aircraft from 10% to 15% as part of a dispute over subsidies.
