Russian MC-21 airliner shown off to public
Posted on 9 Jun 2016 by Michael Cruickshank
The new MC-21 passenger airliner has been rolled out to the public for the first time in a ceremony in the Siberian city of Irkutsk.
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Ball Aerospace employee Lisa Hardaway named Engineer of the Year by Colorado AIAA
Posted on 7 Jun 2016 by Tim Brown
The Rocky Mountain Section (RMS) of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has named Dr Lisa Hardaway, of Ball Aerospace, Engineer of the Year for 2015-2016. Boeing signs massive jet deal with VietJet
Posted on 25 May 2016 by Michael Cruickshank
Aerospace manufacturer Boeing announced yesterday that it had signed a massive new deal to sell aircraft to VietJet, Vietnam’s sole privately-owned airline.
India tests home-grown space plane demonstrator
Posted on 23 May 2016 by Michael Cruickshank
India’s first ever indigenously manufactured spacecraft was successfully tested today.
Thales leading French development of secure 4G radio for emergency services
Posted on 19 May 2016 by Tim Brown
Thales is leading a consortium of nine businesses to develop secure high speed 4G radio communications for security agencies and emergency services. 30 days to International Festival for Business 2016
Posted on 18 May 2016 by Jonny Williamson
Britain’s business leaders marked the 30-day countdown to the International Festival for Business 2016 yesterday evening (May 17) at an exclusive showcase at BT Tower. Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance created to help companies buy green electricity
Posted on 16 May 2016 by Tim Brown
A new US-based organisation, called the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance, has been created to assist companies, including manufacturers, to purchase a greater proportion of their electricity from renewable sources. Nasa awards $20m contract to Made In Space to develop in-space manufacturing
Posted on 12 May 2016 by Aiden Burgess
Silicon Valley-based company, Made in Space, has a chance to live up to its company name after being selected by NASA to lead the next phase in the ongoing development of in-space manufacturing. UTC Aerospace Systems expands with new manufacturing site in Foley, Alabama
Posted on 11 May 2016 by Tim Brown
UTC Aerospace Systems announced that it is expanding its existing footprint in Foley, Alabama by adding a new manufacturing and nacelle assembly facility that is estimated to bring 260 new jobs to Baldwin County. Illinois congressmen urge Boeing CEO not to do business with Iran
Posted on 11 May 2016 by Aiden Burgess
A group of Illinois congressmen have written to Boeing CEO, Dennis Muilenburg, urging the US aircraft manufacturer to avoid doing business with Iran so as not to upgrade the country’s fleet.