Aerospace & Defence

easyJet and Rolls-Royce announced a new partnership, H2ZERO, to develop hydrogen combustion engine technology capable of powering a range of aircraft.

Funding for pioneering new space technologies will help to cut carbon emissions, improve energy security and enhance the UK’s reputation as a science superpower, the Business and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has announced.

EPC Space announces two new rad-hard (radiation-hardened) GaN transistors with ultra-low on-resistance and low gate charge for high power density solutions. These solutions are lower cost and more efficient than the nearest comparable radiation-hardened silicon MOSFET.

A new programme supported by leading aerospace companies aims enhance UK defence capabilities through the development of innovative hypersonic technologies.

A research satellite from RHEA Group, built by Open Cosmos, completes the line-up of satellites set to launch from Spaceport Cornwall this year.

AMETEK has announced its plan to support the growing supply chain demands in the commercial and military aerospace sectors by expanding the presence of its Hermetic Seal and Sealtron brands.

Mercury Systems has announced that its mPOD, a rapidly reprogrammable electronic attack (EA) training system designed to train pilots using realistic, near-peer jamming capabilities, is currently undergoing final flight testing.

Sensata Technologies announced it has developed a fly-by-wire inceptor for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and has provided prototypes to several advanced air mobility manufacturers.

Solar powered aircraft, efficient wings and medical treatment carrying drones are just some of the technologies backed by £273m to advance low-carbon aerospace innovation, economic growth and jobs, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng will announce at the Farnborough International Airshow.

TT Electronics says its Kansas City facility has been awarded a Letter of Authority from long-term partner Honeywell Aerospace to proceed with the design of a new power supply for next-generation inertial navigation units.