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
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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
China’s state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation (Comac) is intensifying its efforts to disrupt the long-standing duopoly of Boeing and Airbus in the global aviation marketplace. The manufacturer’s C919 passenger jet, which
The future of Britain’s defence manufacturing capabilities hangs in the balance as BAE Systems’ historic Warton facility in Lancashire faces uncertainty over its Typhoon fighter jet programme. The factory, which
A United States judge has struck down Boeing’s guilty plea agreement linked to the fatal 737 Max crashes, citing concerns over diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) requirements in the selection
