Aerospace

When cracks form, microbeads embedded in the material break open and cause a chemical reaction that highlights the damaged area - image courtesy of Nancy Sottos.

New polymer coating changes color for early warning of damage

For the first time, BAE is offering a Higher Apprenticeship qualification in engineering which has attracted more than 400 applications.

BAE to recruit record number of higher apprentices in 2016

In January 2013, under the stewardship of CEO W. James McNerney, Jr., Boeing rolled out the first 777 to be built at the increased production rate of 8.3 per month, or 100 airplanes per year - image courtesy of Boeing

Boeing and SPEEA agree on tentative deal for contract extension

An artists impression of artificial intelligence and robotics - image courtesy of DFC

Elon Musk leads tech giants with $1bn AI research plan

The new rocket motors are designed to replace the Russian RD-180 (pictured). Image courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

Orbital ATK and SpaceX awarded millions to replace Russian engines

Airbus chief announced as new ADS Group president

A modified G550 aircraft flown by the Singapore Air Force. Image courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

Australian Government to buy G550 jets for airborne surveillance

A Boeing 787 takes to the skies as commercial aircraft sales skyrocketed during FIA 2012.

Aerospace and defence companies tipped to resume growth

Honda Aircraft Company employees celebrate the delivery of the first HondaJet at the company's world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina - image courtesy of Honda

Honda Aircraft Company delivers first HondaJet as it enters the light jet market

The new Chinese aircraft carrier will resemble the Liaoning (pictured). Image courtesy of Flickr - Simon Yang

China confirms work on second aircraft carrier

UK space sector: breathing space