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Reaction Engines Faces Investor Writedowns as Valuation Plummets
In a significant setback for British aerospace innovation, Reaction Engines, the company developing a revolutionary space vehicle engine, has seen major investors drastically reduce the value of their stakes. Artemis, a prominent…
Heathrow Loses 90000 Transfer Passengers Due to New £10 ETA Fee
Heathrow Airport, the bustling hub of the United Kingdom, has reported a significant setback following the introduction of the £10 Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) fee by the Conservative government in November 2023. The airport…
Next year, a low-cost anti-drone weapon may be available
The head of the UK-based company that is spearheading this development says that a cheap weapon capable of taking down multiple drones simultaneously by disrupting their electronic systems could be available next year.
Alex Cresswell is…
Avation PLC Announces Sale of Two ATR 72-600 Jets to Americas-Based Airline
Avation PLC (LSE:AVAP) recently made headlines with its announcement to sell two ATR 72-600 turboprop jets to an Americas-based airline, securing net proceeds of over US$10 million (£7.9 million). The commercial aircraft leasing company is…
The UK’s first prototype could pave way for energy that is available all the time, even from…
A prototype built on Earth has helped a company that hopes to launch the world's first solar farm in space reach a crucial milestone.
Space Solar, based in Oxfordshire, plans to power over a million homes with a mile-wide array of…
The government gives another £8 million to the electric flying taxi company
Vertical Aerospace in Britain, the pioneer of flying taxis, has received another £8m from the government. This brings its total taxpayer support to £37m, as it attempts to get its electric plane off the ground.
The company claimed that…
Rocket Revolution threatens to undo years of European space unity
When he spoke to aerospace executives and innovators at Toulouse, the French president Emmanuel Macron had a combative tone.
"We have been fighting for months, saying that European sovereignty is European Unity. He told the gathering of…
Boeing Deliveries to China May Face Delays for Safety Inspections
Learn about potential delays in Boeing deliveries to China as safety inspections are intensified after an alarming incident. Explore the implications for the aviation industry and the hope for improved relations.
As geopolitical tensions rise, global defence orders are surging
Due to the increasing geopolitical tensions, such as the conflict in Ukraine, the order books of world's largest defence companies have reached near-record highs. They have grown by over 10 percent in only two years.
The analysis found…
UK regulator: Common global regulations are needed before the ‘flying cab’ boom.
The UK's head of aviation regulation has called for a global standard for flying taxis. He predicted that air travel is on the verge of a new revolution.
Sir Stephen Hillier of the Civil Aviation Authority said that the travel industry…
Nasa turns to data-driven approach for the search of UFOs
Nasa will likely ask companies, citizen scientists and air traffic controllers to keep track of UFO sightings in order to collect more data about unidentified flying object.
The US Space Agency released the results of an almost year-long…
UK fighter jet alliance to be established by 2035, despite Saudi overture
According to one of its industrial partners, a landmark project that involves the UK, Italy, and Japan will continue to follow its current schedule despite Saudi Arabia’s request to join.
Herman Claesen said that 2035 is a "fundamental"…