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iFACTS wins the Duke of Edinburgh’s Navigation Award for Technical Achievement
29 Jul
iFACTS, one of the most advanced air traffic control systems in the world, has won the Duke of Edinburgh’s Navigation Award for Technical Achievement. The award was given by the Royal Institute of Navigation, of which the Duke is the patron. iFACTS was developed...
High demand for Fine Tubes short lead times for seamless titanium tubing at 50th Paris Air Show
19 Jul
Fine Tubes attended the 50th Paris Air Show in June, joining over 2000 other exhibitors from 44 countries. The Paris Air Show is a world-renowned display of the latest innovations in aerospace, and the event generated high interest in the company’s product range...
British Airways takes delivery of its first Airbus A380
5 Jul
British manufacturing helps nation’s flag carrier reach new heights British Airways (BA) has become the tenth operator to receive an Airbus A380 after taking delivery of the first of 12 aircraft on order. BA is the first UK operator of the A380 and will start to...
AEROSPACE GROWTH PARTNERSHIP ROADSHOW COMES TO BRISTOL
2 Jul
-South West aerospace companies invited to attend to find out how investment could benefit them- Representatives from aerospace businesses across the South West will today (Tuesday 2 July) gather to learn about the work of the joint Government and industry...
Universal Wiring Systems
1 Jul
“We’ll be back in Paris in 2015” Manufacturer of electrical harnesses for the aerospace industry, Universal Wiring Systems exhibited for the first time at the Paris Air Show and have already committed to attend the next one. The company met 124...
As Fine Tubes Approaches its 70th Anniversary Demand Continues to Rise for Their Products and Services
26 Jun
Fine Tubes celebrates 70 years in the metal tube fabrications industry and continues to develop new processing routes for materials in an ever-challenging market. As a key player in the aerospace, medical, chemical process, nuclear, power and oil and gas sectors, the...
New Product Development Keeps Fine Tubes at the Forefront of Metals Innovation
20 Jun
With a long history of innovation in aerospace, medical and many other critical industries, Fine Tubes is continuing to lead the field with more ground-breaking developments. Fine Tubes (www.finetubes.com) holds a proud position at the cutting edge of material...
Skylon Testing Success for Fine Tubes and Reaction Engines
19 Jun
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 aerospace, medical,...
SUPPORTING R&D TO BOOST SUPPLY CHAIN
17 Jun
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 won funding for...
A350 XWB First Flight
14 Jun
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, operating costs and...
Smith & Williamson advises on sale of British International Helicopter Services
13 Jun
Smith & Williamson has advised the shareholders of long-standing client British International Helicopter Services (“BIH”) on its sale to Patriot Aerospace Group (“Patriot”), part of the Rigby Group. BIH is an operator of medium and large...