Aerospace & Defence

Rotor Technologies, Inc. (Rotor) has announced the successful completion of its inaugural autonomous flight campaign using a full-scale civilian helicopter.

The UK Space Agency recently allocated a £2m investment for research into the refuelling of a mission designated for the removal of space debris.

Astute Electronics' Sales and Marketing Director, Mark Shanley, is soon to be recognised with the 'John Bullock Quality Ambassador' award at the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Quality Awards 2023.

Hybrid Air Vehicles has announced the results of a first of its kind concept study into the role of Airlander, the world’s most efficient large aircraft, finding that it can deliver cost-effective, low-emission passenger transport and freight to the Highland and Island communities in the North of Scotland.

Satellite launch company RFA UK (Rocket Factory Ltd) has received £3.5 million to support its plans to launch from SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands. 

Astronauts from the United Kingdom could fly to space on a future Axiom Space mission, thanks to a new agreement signed between the UK Space Agency and the Houston-based space company.

Aircraft capable of changing their shape during different flight conditions, addressing two of the most important challenges for the future of sustainable aviation: weight reduction and increased efficiency.

Available through Powell Electronics, the supplier of connectors and more for high-rel applications including defence, aerospace, and industrial, is the reliable, compact, and fully QPL approved MIL-DTL-M24308 connector series from Positronic.

Rosenberger, one of the leading connector suppliers worldwide, provides the high-voltage electrical harness systems for the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (‘eVTOL’) jet developed by Lilium N.V.

Is it possible that one day, you or I could step onto another planetary body? For decades, space travel has been reserved for the select few.