Chinese aviation company AVIC buys AIM Altitude
Posted on 3 Dec 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
UK-based aerospace cabin outfitter AIM Altitude announced last month that it would be acquired by a Chinese company.
Defence
TransDigm acquires fellow aircraft component maker Breeze-Eastern
Posted on 30 Nov 2015 by Aiden Burgess
TransDigm Group has reached a definitive merger agreement with Breeze-Eastern for the New Jersey-based aircraft parts manufacturer to become an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of TransDigm. US whistleblowers speak out against drone program
Posted on 27 Nov 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
A group of whistleblowers have spoken out this week against the US government’s program of drone strikes.
New material allows 3D printing to be used for high volume production
Posted on 18 Nov 2015 by Tim Brown
Stratasys, the maker of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, has introduced a new soluble support material that is designed to significantly reduces the time and manpower required to clean 3D printed models. Graphene used to revolutionise thermal and night vision imaging
Posted on 18 Nov 2015 by Aiden Burgess
Infrared and night vision technology could be part of future smartphones thanks to a new design that uses graphene and was developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Rolls-Royce shares dip after CEO predicts challenging 2016
Posted on 13 Nov 2015 by Aiden Burgess
Rolls-Royce CEO, Warren East, has revealed the initial findings of his review of operations, which includes an update on the company's profit forecast for 2015 and the outlook for 2016. Boeing to manufacture Apache helicopters in India
Posted on 11 Nov 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
The world’s largest aircraft manufacturer Boeing has this week announced plans to manufacture Apache attack helicopters in India.
Boeing employees settle ‘401k excessive fees’ case for $57m
Posted on 9 Nov 2015 by Tim Brown
Boeing employees and retirees have reached a final settlement of $57m in the 401k excessive fees case, Spano versus Boeing. Dubai Airshow dinner shines spotlight on US-UAE aero/defense relationship
Posted on 9 Nov 2015 by Tim Brown
The US-UAE Business Council and the Aerospace Industries Association welcomed 400 senior business executives and government officials on yesterday (Sunday) for an exclusive dinner celebrating Dubai Airshow 2015. Breakaway US military blimp wreaks havoc in Maryland, US
Posted on 3 Nov 2015 by Aiden Burgess
A US military blimp, which was part of a $2.8bn defense program [sic], wreaked havoc on the countryside and cut power to thousands after breaking free from its mooring at a US army base in Maryland last week.