Global airline capacity experienced a decline in March 2026, with the weakness predominantly affecting international travel routes as geopolitical tensions exerted pressure on passenger demand, according to research published by
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A British space entrepreneur’s start-up has successfully secured $170 million, approximately £128 million, to establish itself as a formidable competitor in the market for orbital data centres. This significant investment
SpaceX, the space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, is preparing to file a prospectus for an initial public offering with regulators, marking the beginning of what could be one
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
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
