The Aerospace Technology Institute has launched a competition to find new aerospace design ideas. The government is investing £3.9billion into the UK Aerospace Research and Technology (UKART) programme, including a new competition seeking aerospace design innovations. Entrants can win a share of £150million and can apply for funding if their projects ...
Flight equipment is being redesigned with measurements taken from female aviators to make the US Air Force more inclusive. Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, held a Female Fitment Event, June 4, where Air Force and Navy female aviators gathered to have their measurements are taken, which will be used to design new ...
The Military Aviation Authority (MAA) will change the requirements for the design and airworthiness of service aircraft to improve safety. The MAA will update the ‘Design and Airworthiness Requirements for Service Aircraft’ or Defence Standard 970/DS970 to reflect modern aviation. This mirrors regulations for commercial aircraft, which are regularly reviewed and updated. The MAA maintains ...
DASA opens a contest to fund aviation security innovation at UK airports. The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is making more funding available for innovations that enhance aviation security measures, courtesy of the Future Aviation Security Solutions (FASS) programme. FASS – a joint initiative between the Department for Transport (DfT) and ...