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Clean Sky 2 Initiative:

Developing a new generation of greener aircraft New environmentally friendly technologies for next generation aviation; New market opportunities and jobs; Underpinning European international aviation competitiveness; Speed up development of technology...

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British Airways takes delivery of its first Airbus A380

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...

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AEROSPACE GROWTH PARTNERSHIP ROADSHOW COMES TO BRISTOL

-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...

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Universal Wiring Systems

“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...

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Skylon Testing Success for Fine Tubes and Reaction Engines

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,...

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SUPPORTING R&D TO BOOST SUPPLY CHAIN

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...

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A350 XWB First Flight

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...