Government Invests in Aerospace Sector
A multi-million-pound Aerospace Sector Deal has been announced by t he government, building on the UK’s excellence and heritage in aerospace. The Deal aims to transform the future of flight through electrification and autonomy, and commits to increasing gender equality in the sector. The defence and aerospace industry recorded a £10 billion increase in deals […]
The Fuel-Efficient Aircraft Of The Future
The Fuel-Efficient Aircraft Of The Future : Researchers in Texas, US, are using a Stampede Super-computer to create fuel efficient wing designs for jet planes while developing tools that can aid the industry to become more resourceful in their type of aircraft. By exploring longer wing spans composed from complex composites that can morph during […]
Budapest Airport launches fifth London airport connection with Flybe
Following another record-breaking year for passenger traffic, Budapest Airportâs high expectations for further route development continues with the announcement of its first new airline partner for 2017. Having already confirmed 11 new operations for this year, the Hungarian gateway will welcome Flybeâs three times weekly service to London Southend from May, the airportâs fifth link to the […]
Aerojet Rocketdyne Creates Rocket Engine with 3D Printer
US-based rocket and missile propulsion manufacturer, Aerojet Rocketdyne has successfully conducted a number of what is called hot-fire tests of its newest rocket engine, the first to be produced by 3D printing technology. The RL 10 upper-stage rocket engine features a core main injector constructed by additive manufacturing technology and is hoped to pave the […]
Singapore Airshow Lets Airbus Spread Its Wings
Airbus’ global presence shows no signs of abating after it revealed its latest aircraft at the Singapore Airshow. Its significant presence in the Asia-Pacific region was highlighted by its high-profile presentation at the airshow where potential customers could see first hand its new A350 XWB. Indeed, its appearance has won Airbus one new customer already […]
Airbus On Top As It Moves Towards Zero Carbon
Airbus continues its efforts to reduce the carbon emissions of its operations. While a number of initiatives are ongoing to develop aircraft, systems and operational processes that run more efficiently, its latest innovation is in the use of paint. The Toulouse-based company has designed and built a new paint booth to enable it latest aircraft […]
Bombardier and Air Inuit Aircraft Conversion
It has been announced that Air Inuit and Bombardier Commercial Aircraft will be partnering for the passenger-to-freighter conversion of a Q300 turboprop aircraft, with the resulting freighter also including a large-scale door for cargo. As an operator which has worked with the Q300 aircraft for some time now, the organisation has spearheaded the conversion and […]
