WEAF News
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Skylon Testing Success for Fine Tubes and Reaction Engines
Posted on 19th Jun 13
Fine Tubes technology continues to support developments in aerospace with its lightweight tubing used in the heat exchange system of Skylon’s SABRE engine. Fine Tubes (www.finetubes.com) a leading metal tubes manufacturer specialising in the a...
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SUPPORTING R&D TO BOOST SUPPLY CHAIN
Posted on 17th Jun 13
Michael Fallon the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise, today at the Paris Airshow, announced the launch of a new funding stream dedicated the aerospace sector. ADS in partnership with WEAF, NWAA, MAA and FAC has successfully bid and...
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A350 XWB First Flight
Posted on 14th Jun 13
Airbus is delighted to announce that the A350 XWB made its historic, maiden voyage this morning. The A350 XWB, equipped with Rolls-Royce engines, is a generation beyond its current competitor, benefitting from a 25 per cent reduction in fuel burn,...