Aerospace5 days agoUK aerospace sector given boost by VietJet dealThe order for 100 aircraft will safeguard jobs and boost the economy, the government said.5 days ago24 Oct 2025Drones could fly medicines and mail in Argyll and ButeMore than £500,000 has been announced by the UK government to further explore the use of drones in the area.24 Oct 20258 Oct 2025Staff at helicopter manufacturer vote to strikeUnite members at defence firm Leonardo vote in favour of industrial action over a pay dispute.8 Oct 20258 Oct 2025Airport land could be key to Marshall's recoveryA report says the Cambridge-based aerospace firm has been "firefighting on several fronts".8 Oct 202523 Sep 2025Electric 'flying taxis' to be built at Cotswold AirportBristol-based Vertical Aerospace plans to start production of its VX4 near its flight testing centre in Gloucestershire23 Sep 202518 Sep 2025We have hybrid cars, now hybrid planes are comingWith batteries still too heavy, start-up plane makers are exploring hybrid options for new aircraft.18 Sep 20255 Aug 2025First UK-based firm gets space launch licenceThe CAA licence allows Skyrora to launch its rocket from the SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland.5 Aug 202526 Jul 2025Moment 'air scooter' fails Channel crossing attemptThe drone-like contraption flew from Sangatte and neared the cliffs of Dover before splashing down.26 Jul 202520 Jul 2025Spaceport to help develop hypersonic defencesThe facility is included in a £1bn seven-year programme run by the Ministry of Defence.20 Jul 2025...
