On 30 September 2016 the AirTanker consortium, of which Cobham is a shareholder, reached the final milestone in the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) programme with the achievement of ‘Full Service Date’. The FSTA project, the largest private-funded defence project to date, includes a 27-year contract through to 2035 that covers ...
The UK Space Agency has announced funding to help develop Earth observation satellite technologies and opened an online portal for satellite data. In September the agency unveiled new support to help the UK space and satellite technology sector maintain its leading position in Earth observation and help tackle global issues such ...
Baines Simmons has been awarded a contract to provide Integrated Operational Support (IOS) consultancy services to BAE Systems with a specific focus on Typhoon aircraft. As part of its new contract Baines Simmons will support BAE Systems’ strategic aim to become the leading global IOS provider by 2021. IOS programmes increase ...
Aerospace manufacturing enjoys busy August on way to record production rates The ADS has reported that the aerospace industry in the UK hit new heights in August, with record levels possible as order books continue to grow. Figures show that aircraft deliveries for August 2016 jumped 12% compared with 2015 levels, with orders ...
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