Project to combine robotics and laser processing for aerospace A new Innovate UK-funded collaborative project has launched to investigate combining a high speed, accurate and stiff robot with a laser processing capability for the manufacture of high-end aerospace structures.
Rolls-Royce wins £350m RAF Typhoon engine support contract Rolls-Royce has agreed a £350 million support contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the maintenance and repair of the RAF Typhoon fighter jets' EJ200 engines.
Britain is the second largest defence exporter in the world UK defence export orders rose to £14 billion in 2018, with sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and other Middle Eastern countries making up nearly 80% of that figure.
Aircraft delivered in 2019 worth £14.5bn to UK industry so far The global aerospace industry remained strong in the first half of 2019 – 628 aircraft were delivered worth up to £14.5 billion to UK industry.
New factory building complete at Mettis site in Redditch Aerospace manufacturer Mettis has announced the building structure of its new factory in Redditch, Worcestershire is now complete.
AE Aerospace makes £1.25m Mazak machinery investment West Midlands-based AE Aerospace has invested £1.25 million in six new Yamazaki Mazak machines to boost its manufacturing credentials.
Optimised titanium and Inconel machining for aerospace A packed audience of aerospace production specialists were treated to a font of advanced manufacturing knowledge at the AMRC with Boeing Centre, Sheffield, when machining solutions specialist Starrag UK joined…
MoD awards hypersonic propulsion contract to Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and Reaction Engines Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and Reaction Engines have been awarded a contract to develop hypersonic propulsion systems by the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Inspiration through Innovation: Aerospace brand identity revealed Inspiration through Innovation 2019's brand identity has been machined from solid on a Hermle 5-axis machine by technician apprentice, Emma Roberts.
Recruitment drive for Tempest fighter jet set to double workforce A recruitment drive for the Tempest fighter jet programme has been announced, with the number of people working on it set to more than double in the next two years.
AE Aerospace opens new factory in Birmingham AE Aerospace has officially opened its new 16,500ft2 factory at Network Park, Birmingham to meet growing global demand for its precision machined components.
Aircraft sales at Paris Air Show worth £8bn to UK industry Last week saw the global aerospace industry come together for the Paris Air Show, with more than 70 UK companies exhibiting.
Bombardier Belfast reacts to Mitsubishi buying CRJ programme A spokesperson for Bombardier's Belfast plant has reacted to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) acquiring the CRJ regional jet programme.
New funding for UK aerospace R&D projects announced The Government has announced new investment for UK SMEs to develop new solutions to UK aerospace industry challenges.
GKN breaks ground on technology centre in Bristol GKN Aerospace has broken ground on a 10,000m2 UK Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Bristol and has secured 25 collaboration partners for the new centre.
Successful Paris for Airbus is a boost for UK wing manufacturing Airbus achieved new business for 363 commercial aircraft at Paris Air Show 2019, the wings for which are made in the UK.
Virgin Atlantic order for A330neo is good news for Rolls-Royce Virgin Atlantic made a significant order for the Airbus A330neo last week at Paris Air Show, which is exclusively powered by the Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine.
A place for everything With its in-depth expertise of electric propulsion, Electroflight has been chosen to support Rolls-Royce in developing all-electric propulsion for aircraft applications as part of the Accelerating the Electrification of Flight…
Ceramic end mills help optimise aerospace part machining With components made from nickel-based alloys becoming increasingly prevalent across the aerospace industry, the demand for optimised cutting tools continues to grow. In this article, Sandvik Coromant extols the virtues…
Improvement programme nets £4bn for UK aerospace industry The Sharing in Growth programme has helped UK aerospace suppliers secure more than £4 billion in contracts and 7,000 jobs.
Sheffield aerospace firm signs £160m contract with Rolls-Royce CW Fletcher, an aerospace and nuclear manufacturing company located in Sheffield, has signed a record £160 million long term contract with Rolls-Royce.
Fintek achieves GE certification for mass surface finishing Fintek has added to its existing AS9100 and AS9001 accreditation by gaining GE certification for mass surface finishing.
5-axis machine powers aero engine component production Silcoms, a niche UK supplier to the aerospace industry of nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and aluminium aero engine ring components and assemblies including seals, shrouds, segments and casings, was…
Brexit Minister visits Middlesex manufacturer to learn about its growth Brexit Minister Kwasi Kwarteng has visited advanced manufacturer AMETEK to find out how a government-backed improvement programme has helped win more business.
