German machine tool industry returns to record levels

German machine tool industry returns to record levels

Last year saw Germany’s machine tool industry report all-time high levels of exports and production levels close to that of the record-breaking 2008. The annual report from the German machine tool builders’ association VDW revealed...
Enter your apprentice in the Apprentice of the Year category at The Manufacturer of the Year Awards 2013.

Who will be crowned manufacturing Apprentice of the Year?

The Manufacturer is committed to the development of long-term skills in the industrial sector and is supporting employment and training through the creation of a new apprenticeship award as a part of The Manufacturer of...
Businesses step up campaign on gas volatility

Businesses step up campaign on gas volatility

Potential shortages are harming employment say group

Businesses are stepping up their campaign for urgent Government intervention to protect industry from gas shortages. The escalation follows revelations that UK supplies of gas were dangerously low in March. Uncertainty over supply has already...
The Boeing Dreamliner 787-10 aircraft, which Boeing announced at this year's Paris Air Show.

Boeing announces 787-10 Dreamliner for 2018

Boeing has unveiled plans for its new 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft at the Paris Air Show, which is set to take to the air by 2018. Design of the 787-10 has already started at Boeing, and...
The new study reports the figure, which highlights the difficulties of manufacturers obtaining finance.

5,359 manufacturing business loan applications rejected in 2012

Total value around £327.81 million according to study

5,359 manufacturing business loan applications made by manufacturing business last year were unsuccessful, according to a new report. Research carried out by equity loan and housing investment provider Castle Trust revealed the figure, which accounts for loans...
easyJet selects Airbus A320neo for future fleet development

easyJet selects Airbus A320neo for future fleet development

Airline says it needs 100 A320neo and 35 A320ceo

Low cost carrier easyJet has identified the Airbus A320neo for its future fleet requirements, following a full technical evaluation. Based on company growth forecasts, the A320 was selected for offering the best productivity, and best...
GECAS commits to 10 Boeing 787-10X Dreamliners

GECAS commits to 10 Boeing 787-10X Dreamliners

GE Capital Aviation Services, the aircraft leasing arm of General Electric, has announced a commitment to order 10 Boeing 787-10X Dreamliners equipped with GEnx engines, subject to the 787-10 programme launch. Announced at the Paris...
Dunlop aims high at Paris Air Show

Dunlop aims high at Paris Air Show

Birmingham-based Dunlop Aircraft Tyres, whose tyres are used on the Airbus A400M, expects to build on recent export success at this week’s Paris Air Show with new tyre technology. Attending the Paris Show comes as...
Michael Fallon announces £25m aerospace research funding

Michael Fallon announces £25m aerospace research funding

Business and energy minister Michael Fallon announced up to £25m of government funding for aerospace research at the Paris air show today. The £25m government fund will be targeted at small and medium sized aerospace suppliers...
Dickinson (pictured), a 7,000 hour Boeing 757 pilot, announced the investment at the Paris Air Show, which began today at Le Bourget north of Paris.

Iron Maiden rocker’s aviation firm secures £5m investment

An aerospace company co-founded by Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson is to invest £5m into its Vale of Glamorgan site. The announcement was made by Dickinson at this year’s Paris Air Show, which began today...

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