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Farnborough deals boost aerospace and defence sector

Air August 3, 2016

Over $124Bn of orders and options for aircraft, engines and supply chain solutions were confirmed at last month’s Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) in Hampshire, it has been revealed. International co-operation was the order of the day, allaying fears that Britain’s recent referendum vote to exit the EU would see a downturn ...

Textron AirLand Scorpion jet selected for ASDOT bid

Air July 15, 2016

Thales and Textron AirLand have announced a collaboration that will bid for the Ministry of Defence’s upcoming Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT) programme. The three companies’ CEOs met at Farnborough International Airshow to announce the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) setting the foundation for the bid. The operational training activities that will comprise the ASDOT programme are currently fulfilled ...

Oxley signs business agreement with Saab

Air July 14, 2016

Oxley has signed a new business agreement with Saab extending their successful collaboration in leading-edge LED lighting systems for the next generation of Saab Gripen fighter aircraft. Under this agreement, signed at the recent Farnborough International Airshow, Oxley will collaborate with Saab on the new Gripen E aircraft programme, creating the most competitive and reliable external aircraft lighting ...

Acceleration and standardisation of 3D printing process

Air July 9, 2016

SAP has announced the signing of a co-innovation agreement with APWorks, a subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space, which aims to accelerate the adoption and standardisation of industrial 3D printing initiatives for the aerospace and defence industry. The announcement was made at Farnborough International Airshow 2016. APWorks plans to use the 3D printing services recently announced by SAP to operate a bionics ...