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Inmarsat set to enhance airline passenger broadband

The launch of Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) Aviation solution this year creates the world’s first high-speed passenger in-flight connectiv...

CAE to develop Phenom 100 training devices for UKMFTS

Above: RAF College Cranwell. Courtesy Charles Drake Other key contracts include a contract amendment to CAE from UK Ministry of Defenc...

Defence Secretary visits Porton Down on its centenary of service

Above: Mr Fallon with the Enigma coding machine. As Dstl marks 100 years of defence operations at the Porton Down site, the Defence Secre...

Inmarsat and Singtel partner to strengthen global maritime cyber security capabilities

Trustwave, the cyber security arm of Singtel, will provide the software based UTM service to be integrated with Inmarsat hardware onboard ships, to pr...

Leicester Uni scientist awarded £1.4m ERC grant

Consolidator grants are awarded to outstanding mid-career researchers with "ambitious and innovative" projects. These excellent scientists w...

Strong subcontracting growth in UK continues

Above: The Qimtek Contract Manufacturing Index showing movements in demand for machining, fabrication and other outsourced manufacturing services ...

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STG Aerospace launches world's first blue-glowing photoluminescent floor path

Based on the proven technology of the original and market-leading saf-Tglo photoluminescent range, the unique and patented design of saf-Tglo blu shif...

BAE Systems playing pivotal role in Movement to Work

Movement to Work aims to tackle youth unemployment through the provision of high quality vocational training and work experience, giving young people ...

Marshall to provide engineering services on Aerodata's ATR-72 programme

Above: Hans Stahl (left), CEO of Aerodata and Steve Fitz-Gerald, CEO of Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, sign a contract under which Marshall wi...

CILT to lead UK activities for European Supply Chain Day 2016

The event, now in its third year, is a unique opportunity to promote, celebrate and raise awareness of the logistics and supply chain profession acros...

NATS launches new course for drone users

The course is available to private individuals, small companies or large organisations who intend to use a drone for commercial purposes. Over three...

AIM Altitude's Bournemouth complex nears completion

Once finished, the cabin interiors team will be equipped with ultra-modern facilities, enabling them to continue to provide the highest quality of bar...

WFEL receives UK MoD contract

A primary objective of this programme is to provide the Heavy Forces with an MLC 100 (Tracked) capability in order to support unrestricted crossing by...

New engineer brings FEA expertise to Cressall

Natali (above) relocated from Genoa, Italy, to join the Leicester-based company after working as a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) engineer for thr...