News archive 2009

Recession holds no boundaries in industry and the squeeze on companies both big an small can be felt across the globe and with Boeing announcing its figures and strategy many hold their breath to see how implications may affect them in the aerospace industry

Medium to heavy lifting field helicopters are reported to be in short supply, causing difficulties in current battle field demands

In an attempt to explore greater ties in defence and aero-space technology between the two countries, Britain’s Trade, Investment and Business Minister will undertake a four-day visit to India from Monday

The Society of British Aerospace Companies has been examining in detail just how the UK can stay at the cutting edge of the worlds highly competitive aerospace industry during the next 2 decades

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, will power new Gulf Air aircraft in an order worth US$1.5 billion at list prices, The contract includes a TotalCare long-term service agreement. In addition, Gulf Air also renewed TotalCare on Trent 700s that power 10 A330s already in service

Reports indicate that the Government has delayed its £400m aerospace contract to upgrade the countries RAF’s Puma helicopters for political reasons. Under current plans, the MOD intends to extend the service life of both the Puma Mk1 and Sea King Mk4 helicopters

The ending of combat operations in Iraq will be marked later today with a ceremony which will see the lowering of the flag of 20 Armoured Brigade in Basra - With troops leaving, the doors of business are set to open

BAE Systems has today welcomed the award of a new £574 million Harrier availability contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). The contract, which will ensure increased availability of Harrier fighter aircraft to support frontline forces

The Daily Star on Sunday claims that Joint Strike Fighters (JSF) are unable to fly properly in hot weather because designers of the F-35 Lightning II JSF want it to be ’stealthy’ so it won’t show up on enemy radar

Despite the deepening recession and economic downturn ravaging the world economy it is good to hear that some industries are still thriving with healthy order books.
One such company is NP Aerospace. The midlands based manufacturing sector is reported to be progressing well with a £160 million order book