“We will do it together”: Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers message to Farnborough International Airshow attendees


“We will do it together”: Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers message to Farnborough International Airshow attendees
Burnham was appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on 20 July, day one of the world’s largest international airshow
Royal Navy-backed maritime drone trials demonstrate persistent surveillance


Royal Navy-backed maritime drone trials demonstrate persistent surveillance
Trials involving ACUA Ocean, Teledyne FLIR Defense and Project Beehive demonstrate how Britain could rapidly deploy networked autonomous systems at sea.
Over £7m funding to fuel UK zero-emission flights


Over £7m funding to fuel UK zero-emission flights
Several sustainable aviation projects are to benefit from funding of £7.3 million, set to fire up hydrogen-powered planes and electric aircraft and fuel the UK’s transition to zero-emission flights.
Aerospace
Over £7m funding to fuel UK zero-emission flights


Over £7m funding to fuel UK zero-emission flights
Several sustainable aviation projects are to benefit from funding of £7.3 million, set to fire up hydrogen-powered planes and electric aircraft and fuel the UK’s transition to zero-emission flights.
Defence
Farnborough International Airshow concludes with £62.9bn in orders


Farnborough International Airshow concludes with £62.9bn in orders
ADS analysis puts the value of UK content at £10.8bn as aircraft, engine and helicopter commitments drive another major week of business.
Security
UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience


UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience
Unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow, the funding will support satellite communications, space security and emerging technologies as the UK seeks to strengthen its resilience and reduce reliance on overseas capabilities.
Space
Farnborough International Airshow concludes with £62.9bn in orders


Farnborough International Airshow concludes with £62.9bn in orders
ADS analysis puts the value of UK content at £10.8bn as aircraft, engine and helicopter commitments drive another major week of business.

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Alfor Aviation targets faster A330 freighter conversions with internal loading system


Alfor Aviation targets faster A330 freighter conversions with internal loading system
Bournemouth-based Alfor Aviation believes its new internal loading system could reduce the structural work, cost and time involved in converting Airbus A330 passenger aircraft into freighters.
£100m fund proposed to strengthen UK aerospace supply chain


£100m fund proposed to strengthen UK aerospace supply chain
The British Business Bank is working with the Government, ADS and leading aerospace manufacturers on a proposed £100m fund to help UK suppliers scale up and secure future work.
Over £7m funding to fuel UK zero-emission flights


Over £7m funding to fuel UK zero-emission flights
Several sustainable aviation projects are to benefit from funding of £7.3 million, set to fire up hydrogen-powered planes and electric aircraft and fuel the UK’s transition to zero-emission flights.
Farnborough International Airshow concludes with £62.9bn in orders


Farnborough International Airshow concludes with £62.9bn in orders
ADS analysis puts the value of UK content at £10.8bn as aircraft, engine and helicopter commitments drive another major week of business.
Babcock and LIG D&A deepen frigate and autonomous systems partnership


Babcock and LIG D&A deepen frigate and autonomous systems partnership
The agreement brings together British and South Korean defence capabilities, including plans for an AH-140 frigate concept equipped with LIG systems.
Farnborough International Airshow concludes with £62.9bn in orders


Farnborough International Airshow concludes with £62.9bn in orders
ADS analysis puts the value of UK content at £10.8bn as aircraft, engine and helicopter commitments drive another major week of business.
ALL.SPACE Hydra MAX certified for SES O3b mPOWER network


ALL.SPACE Hydra MAX certified for SES O3b mPOWER network
ALL.SPACE’s second-generation terminal Hydra MAX has achieved certification for operation on SES’s O3b mPOWER network, expanding access to high-performance medium earth orbit (MEO) connectivity for government and defence users.
Farnborough Day Three deals deliver £765m for UK industry


Farnborough Day Three deals deliver £765m for UK industry
Firm orders for 35 Airbus aircraft lifted the value of Farnborough Airshow deals to £62.7bn across the first three days, with £10.8bn attributed to UK content.
Royal Navy-backed maritime drone trials demonstrate persistent surveillance


Royal Navy-backed maritime drone trials demonstrate persistent surveillance
Trials involving ACUA Ocean, Teledyne FLIR Defense and Project Beehive demonstrate how Britain could rapidly deploy networked autonomous systems at sea.
Farnborough International Airshow concludes with £62.9bn in orders


Farnborough International Airshow concludes with £62.9bn in orders
ADS analysis puts the value of UK content at £10.8bn as aircraft, engine and helicopter commitments drive another major week of business.
Babcock and LIG D&A deepen frigate and autonomous systems partnership


Babcock and LIG D&A deepen frigate and autonomous systems partnership
The agreement brings together British and South Korean defence capabilities, including plans for an AH-140 frigate concept equipped with LIG systems.
Babcock and LIG D&A deepen frigate and autonomous systems partnership


Babcock and LIG D&A deepen frigate and autonomous systems partnership
The agreement brings together British and South Korean defence capabilities, including plans for an AH-140 frigate concept equipped with LIG systems.
UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience


UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience
Unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow, the funding will support satellite communications, space security and emerging technologies as the UK seeks to strengthen its resilience and reduce reliance on overseas capabilities.
NPAS orders two more Airbus H135s as fleet renewal grows to nine


NPAS orders two more Airbus H135s as fleet renewal grows to nine
The aircraft will be customised at Airbus Helicopters’ Oxford facility and equipped with new Helionix avionics before entering police service.
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