Ministers are considering proposals for a joint venture to safeguard 2,000 aerospace jobs in Belfast following concerns about the future of Spirit AeroSystems. Unite, the trade union, has called upon
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British aircraft parts, including Rolls-Royce engines, are set to be exempted from US import tariffs under an evolving trade agreement with the administration of Donald Trump. The landmark development is
British manufacturers and exporters have expressed optimism following the announcement of a breakthrough trade deal between the United Kingdom and the United States. The agreement, confirmed on 8 May 2025,
The chief executive of Airbus Guillaume Faury has issued a stark warning about the potential consequences of the ongoing trade war between the United States and Europe. Speaking at a
China has officially announced its ambition to create a supersonic passenger jet, entering a competitive aerospace race with the United States. Engineers from Comac, the state-owned aircraft manufacturer, recently disclosed
Melrose Industries, the Birmingham-based aerospace engineering giant, reported a remarkable 36% increase in pre-tax profits for 2024, reaching £438 million. The strong performance was driven by growth in both its
Rolls-Royce, the British aerospace giant, has demonstrated a remarkable financial turnaround by announcing a £1 billion share buyback programme and reinstating dividend payments, marking a decisive recovery from its pandemic-era
A groundbreaking development in British aerospace engineering is poised to transform the aviation sector as Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) advances its plans to manufacture the world’s largest aircraft. The Bedford-based
Britain’s largest defence contractor BAE Systems has reported extraordinary financial results, driven by escalating global conflicts and mounting geopolitical tensions. The FTSE 100 company’s underlying operating profits surged by more
A significant milestone in commercial aviation occurred yesterday as Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 prototype successfully broke the sound barrier during a test flight over the Mojave desert in California, marking the
The long-standing rivalry between aviation giants Boeing and Airbus has taken a decisive turn, with the American manufacturer experiencing a significant decline in its market position. After enduring a year
The American aerospace giant Boeing is projected to confirm manufacturing figures at less than half those of its European rival Airbus for 2024, raising serious concerns about the company’s production
Italian aerospace giant Leonardo is confronting an unprecedented £2.15 billion lawsuit filed by the family of deceased Thai billionaire Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in what stands to become the largest fatal accident
The European aerospace sector is preparing for significant trade headwinds as Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury signals mounting concerns over potential US tariffs under a second Trump presidency. The industry
SpaceX’s remarkable technological achievement on 13 October marked a pivotal moment in space exploration economics. The successful launch and recovery of Starship, the world’s most powerful rocket, demonstrated a significant
South Korea has announced comprehensive inspections of all Boeing B737-800 aircraft operated by domestic carriers following a catastrophic crash that claimed 179 lives. The devastating incident occurred when a Jeju
