Work is underway at Aerospace Bristol to get the nose of Concorde “Alpha Foxtrot” dropping again, reviving one of Concorde’s most iconic features. The hydraulic nose drooping system is a feature of concorde designed to improve ground visibility for the crew when during take-off and landing. The crew was able [read more]
The Welsh Government has announced plans for a new £30m research facility in Deeside, North Wales to focus on Aerospace, Nuclear and Automotive industries. Airbus, who currently build wings at its nearby Broughton site will be one of the first tenants that will use the facility. They will use the [read more]
On 1st November 2016 Roger Lewis marks his first year as chairman of Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) after taking over from Lord Rowe-Beddow. He has taken the opportunity to reflect back on his 1st year of Cardiff Airport. In his annual report he said: “First and foremost, on behalf of the [read more]
Aston Martin has decided to opt for the St Athan Super Hangar as the location of its new factory creating up to 750 jobs in South Wales. The Welsh Government has been working hard to bring the iconic British car maker to Wales and the announcement that the DBX will [read more]
British Airways (BA) Chairman Keith Williams today confirmed BA’s commitement to Wales by opening a new £3.3m Aerospace Centre in Treforest. During the ceremony he also confirmed that maintenance for BA’s new Boeing 787 dreamliner aircraft will be carried out at the British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (BAMC) facility. In the [read more]
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