The lower half of the Clean Sky 2 Thermoplastic Fuselage Demonstrator (MFFD) has been delivered, and at 8m by 4m, it is one of the largest thermoplastic assemblies in the world. The technology used could significantly reduce weight and manufacturing costs for future aircraft
Government and industry in the UK are investing £113 million in cutting-edge hydrogen and all-electric flight technologies to unlock ‘guilt-free flight’ and support green job opportunities
Aircraft design and certification specialist, Aerospace Engineering Solutions (AES), has opened an office in Malaga, Spain, as the company embarks on a phase of international expansion
Dnata has appointed Lynn McClelland as CEO of its Catering and Retail division in the UK. She will head Dnata’s catering and retail operations at 18 airports across the UK, a setup that provides services to 38 airlines
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) will set the scene for the next chapter of aircraft cabin innovation when it returns to Hamburg Messe in June 2023, amid the year of the aviation industry’s return to profitability
The UK can reduce its aviation emissions and reach jet zero (net-zero aviation) by 2050 without forcing people to give up flying. The Conservative Environment Network (CEN) explains how to find the right balance
The Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit will be held in March at Airbus’s state-of-the-art facility in Hamburg. It’s ”a significant opportunity to help facilitate the next generation of cabin experiences alongside fellow aerospace pioneers,” says Ingo Wuggetzer, VP of cabin marketing at Airbus
A 3D-printing technology company has reported that its thermoset polyurethanes have passed 14 CFR vertical burn tests, demonstrating compliance with anti-flammability standards for airworthiness. The materials can now be used for 3D-printing parts including stowage compartments, decorative panels, ductwork, cargo liners, fabric sealing and more
Finnair has bucked the general trend among airlines to maximise their ancillary revenue opportunities, with the decision to discontinue both in-flight and pre-order retail sales
Rob Morris from Cirium forecasts demand for 44,500 new commercial aircraft over the next two decades, worth US$2.9 trillion. Global aviation activity is predicted to reach 2019 levels in October 2023
