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GKN Aerospace and partners complete ASCEND

The ASCEND consortium has driven significant advancements in high-rate composite technologies through cross-sector collaboration across UK industry, w...

ADS partners with Hub Exhibitions

ADS has entered a new strategic partnership with Hub Exhibitions aimed at delivering a global event for the world-leading UK space industry. Image c...

BAE Systems and ISI set for next phase of Canada's River-class destroyer programme

A contract has been signed between BAE Systems and Canada’s Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI), marking the start of the next major phase on the River-c...

Virgin Atlantic and Joby partner to bring air taxi service to UK

Virgin Atlantic and Joby Aviation have announced a partnership that will see them collaborate on the launch of Joby’s air taxi service in the UK. ...

Ontic partners again with STEM Returners

Ontic is stepping up its commitment to helping more engineers return to work after a career break, by launching a second programme with STEM Returners...

DTC, a Codan Company, expands its video streaming portfolio by adding Vidar, ultra-low bandwidth video encoding device

BBGA CEO Marc Bailey wins Outstanding Contribution to Aviation Award

Marc Bailey, CEO of The British Business General Aviation Association (BBGA), is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Michael Wheatley Award for...

Manchester Airport’s woodland biodiversity project wins environment award

A project led by Manchester Airport that seeks to preserve woodland habitats around the city has been given an international Green Apple Award. Abov...

NMIS unveils second-stage vehicle demonstrator

A new demonstrator vehicle showcasing cutting-edge design and manufacturing innovation for space has been unveiled by the National Manufacturing Insti...

First autonomous mine hunting system delivered to Royal Navy

British Defence jobs have been boosted and sailors will be better protected as the UK’s first of a series of cutting-edge Maritime Mine Counter Meas...

AEGEAN reveals order for eight A321neo

AEGEAN has disclosed an order with Airbus for an additional eight A321neo aircraft. Image © AIRBUS - 2025 With this latest aircraft order, AEGEANâ€...

XLR Executive Jet Centres partners with Saxon Air at Norwich Airport

XLR Executive Jet Centres, the Air Charter Association’s (ACA) Handling Agent/FBO of the Year 2024, has announced a strategic partnership with Norwi...

UK Space Agency and Scouts launch Space Activity Badge

The UK Space Agency and the Scouts have launched a brand-new Space Activity Badge for Explorer Scouts - the first badge of its kind for the 14 to 18-y...

Aerovolt and 3 Legs Aviation Services launch aircraft charging at Isle of Man Airport

Aerovolt UK Ltd and 3 Legs Aviation Services Ltd (based on the Isle of Man) have announced a strategic partnership to introduce electric aircraft char...

University of Nottingham opens Zero Carbon Innovation Centre

The University of Nottingham, in partnership with East Midlands Freeport, Research England and Loughborough University, has opened the Zero Carbon Inn...