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
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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
US President Donald Trump has launched a forthright assault on American defence contractors, warning that he will restrict dividend payments and share repurchase programmes unless they accelerate weapons manufacturing. The
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
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.
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
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
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
The Ministry of Defence has awarded Babcock International a significant five-year contract extension valued at approximately £1 billion. This contract will see the aerospace and defence company responsible for the
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
Boeing has recorded its second-largest annual loss as the American aircraft manufacturer struggled with an escalating safety crisis and prolonged industrial action that brought 737 Max production to a standstill.
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
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