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BAE Systems demos FireNet transceiver capability for rotary aircraft

BAE Systems has completed a capability demonstration of its FireNet software-defined communication transceiver, which displayed the system’s addition...

World Mobile launches balloon-driven hybrid mobile network in Zanzibar

London based World Mobile is launching its unique hybrid mobile network supported by low altitude platform balloons in Zanzibar, as it plans to roll-...

Autonomous electric shuttle trialled at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus

An autonomous electric shuttle will transport passengers around Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, for a trial funded by the UK Spa...

Inmarsat's advanced GX Aviation terminal receives FAA certification

Inmarsat announced today that the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved and certified an advanced terminal that will further optimise ...

Airbus finalises order for 28 aircraft for ITA Airways

Italy’s new national carrier, ITA Airways, has firmed up an order with Airbus for 28 aircraft, including seven A220s, 11 A320neos and 10 A330neos, th...

Developing UK PEMD aerospace supply chains

With the switch to sustainable air travel to meet CO2 emission targets a necessity, the UK Government is investing millions into the manufacture of Po...

CAA launch consultation on cost sharing regs for private pilots

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a consultation on proposed changes to the current cost sharing regulations for private pilot...

Serco begins RAF Brize Norton specialist support

Serco has today started its new three year £40 million contract to provide specialist support services at RAF Brize Norton. Image courtesy Ser...

Babcock recruitment drive marks completion of new Rosyth assembly hall

Babcock has unveiled plans to recruit 500 workers for its Type 31 frigate programme as the build of its new state-of-the-art assembly hall - The Ventu...

Leonardo UK and STEM Returners launch electronics engineering jobs scheme

Aerospace engineering firm Leonardo is teaming up with STEM Returners to further their commitment to improving diversity and inclusion across the indu...

Advanced Acoustic Concepts selects Sonardyne for underwater target tracking

Undersea weapon, sensors and integrated systems specialist Advanced Acoustic Concepts has chosen underwater positioning technology from maritime techn...

Inmarsat's GX Aviation passes another milestone

Inmarsat today marked the fifth anniversary of GX Aviation, its most successful and award-winning passenger inflight broadband service, which has been...

Chelton opens new Aerospace and Defence Research Facility

Slow aerospace industry recovery awaits lift off

Aircraft orders and deliveries for October saw a dip with 30 single-aisle and two wide-body aircraft ordered as the aerospace industry continues its s...

Britten-Norman signs new 15 year lease at Solent Airport

British aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman, is extending its presence at Solent Airport (Daedalus) after signing a new 15-year lease of its civil a...