A record quarter has lifted aircraft production levels higher than 2015, putting the industry on track to deliver another record year of production. The figures have been driven by record single aisle delivery production, an area that has risen 32% over five years. Current figures show that the industry has contributed ...
The British Army’s high-readiness paratroopers are preparing to serve on a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. Troops from 16 Air Assault Brigade are due to travel to the country, as part of the Defence Secretary’s promise to add 100 extra UK personnel to the mission. Michael Fallon met members of ...
Minister for Defence Procurement, Harriett Baldwin announces £131.5M support contract for RAF’s Sentinel surveillance aircraft. The Minister also visited Kent Periscopes in St Asath to view their new innovative periscope assembly facility, before hosting the small and medium sized enterprise (SME) Forum which included a showcase of SME products and services ...
Baines Simmons, Air Partner’s aviation safety consultancy division, has appointed MOD veteran Jason Greenslade and Malcolm Rusby as consultants. The pair will be based at Baines Simmons’ Headquarters at Fairoaks airport in Chobham, Surrey. Mr Greenslade specialises in Availability, Reliability and Maintainability within MOD environments, while Mr Rusby’s focus is on drafting, ...