In a significant turn of events, the UK Treasury has approved a long-delayed £1 billion contract for the production of Leonardo’s AW149 helicopters. This decision comes after mounting pressure on
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Concerns are mounting regarding the future of the UK’s flagship £10 billion military space programme, known as Skynet. The impending threat arises amid significant defence spending cuts, which could influence
Rolls-Royce is poised to invest £3 billion in the development of a narrowbody Ultrafan demonstrator. This ambitious undertaking reflects the company’s commitment to advancing aerospace technology in an increasingly competitive
Airlines are engaging behavioural psychologists to investigate an increasingly dangerous passenger phenomenon that threatens aviation safety protocols. Mobile phone footage from recent emergency evacuations has revealed that travellers are routinely
China has escalated geopolitical tensions by imposing sanctions on Boeing and a roster of American defence contractors following the Trump administration’s approval of an $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers at Boeing facilities across the US Midwest have opted to continue their strike, now approaching its third month, after voting
BAE Systems is confronted with a potential £187 million legal action following the alleged withdrawal of support for its Advanced Turbo Prop (ATP) aircraft, a move that has disrupted aid
Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales have agreed to merge their satellite divisions, forging a powerful European joint venture with the explicit aim of taking on Elon Musk’s SpaceX. After months of
Filtronic, the British radio frequency specialist, has clinched its largest-ever contract—a near £50 million agreement—with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bolster the Starlink satellite internet constellation. The County Durham-based company, renowned
Rolls-Royce has delivered yet another strong set of results, sending its shares to record highs after the British engineering giant raised annual profit guidance on the back of what chief
The British government has thrown its weight behind Rolls-Royce’s ambitious plan to dominate the £1.6 trillion market for short-haul aircraft engines, offering potential taxpayer support for its next-generation jet engine
The electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft sector is experiencing significant headwinds as industry heavyweight Rolls-Royce withdraws from the market, citing escalating development costs reaching £3 million per unit.
The aviation industry giant Boeing confronts renewed scrutiny following a catastrophic crash of its 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad, India, resulting in 241 fatalities. The incident has forced CEO Kelly Ortberg
Australian infrastructure giant Macquarie is on the verge of securing a landmark multibillion-pound acquisition of Birmingham, Bristol, and London City airports. The deal, currently in its final stages, would see
Boeing has reached a contentious $1.1 billion settlement to avoid prosecution following two devastating crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft that caused the deaths of 346 individuals. This agreement with
China appears poised to make a significant shift in its aviation strategy by potentially ordering up to 500 aircraft from the European manufacturer Airbus. This move, reported by Bloomberg, comes
