Aerospace & Defence
Effective time tracking improves efficiency for MRO organisations
Sensus Aero is offering new-gen software solution for the aviation industry that aims to improves efficiency for MRO organisations, here's why.
Venturi Astrolab’s FLEX rover to launch to the Moon
In three years' time, the Monegasque Venturi Group will write the most impressive page in its history: in 2026, the FLEX (Flexible Logistics and Exploration) rover, the result of an international collaboration (see below), will head for the Moon.
Airbus autonomously controls a drone from a tanker aircraft
Airbus Defence and Space and the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Airbus UpNext, have achieved in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone using an A310 MRTT.
Ensuring success among the stars
The space race didn’t get off to the best start this year, with the UK’s first ever satellite mission ending in disappointment.
UK space sector income reaches £17.5bn as jobs grow
The amount the UK space sector brings to the UK economy has grown by £1 billion, helping to launch new business and create jobs across the country, according to latest figures.
New electric drone testing and training facility in the works
Planning permission has recently been granted for a new drone training and testing facility at the Royal Holloway, University of London.
Candela raises $20m to unlock electric waterborne transport
Waterborne transport is now on a path to be faster, cheaper, and more sustainable than land transport in many cities. Candela raises $20 million to bring its passenger hydrofoil vessels to mass production.
Patent application filed for CAV Systems-designed ice protection solution
CAV Ice Protection Limited has filed for a patent for an anti-icing solution for small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) that it claims could revolutionise commercial drone use in cold climates.
UK Space Agency backs Rolls-Royce nuclear power for Moon exploration
The UK Space Agency is backing research by Rolls-Royce into how nuclear power could be used to support a future Moon base for astronauts.
RTI announces first transport services with FACE 3.1 conformance certification and DO-178C DAL A Safety Evidence
Real-Time Innovations (RTI), one of the largest software framework companies for autonomous systems, has announced that RTI Connex TSS has achieved two industry firsts.