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The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) will be held from 19-25 July 2010 and is certain to be the most exciting to date. With its existing exhibition halls, flying displays and UAV pavilion, FIA 2010 will evolve its business theme to include a number of new networking initiatives such as a themed conference and seminar programme, a ‘Meet Your Buyer’ event and a day dedicated to International Futures for Youth. Additionally, FIA 2010 will feature a dedicated ‘Space Zone’ and enhanced UAV presence.
Click on this link to find the latest list of the Media Centre Conferences Timetable.
Keep abreast of the UK aerospace industry's news and announcements by checking this press pack page regularly.
If you are a company exhibiting on the A|D|S stand in Hall 1, or if you are one of our regional partners (or member of a regional partner) and would like your press release included in our press pack please send it, together with hi-res image/s, to samuel.jones@adsgroup.org.uk.
This page will be updated as new press releases become available with news from A|D|S, exhibitors on the A|D|S stand in Hall 1 and A|D|S' regional partners. Some will be under embargo, so please respect any embargo dates, which will be clearly marked.
The A|D|S stand can be found in Hall 1, B15 and will be manned by A|D|S staff who will be on hand to introduce you to any of the exhibitors.
MEDIA ALERT - FARNBOROUGH AIRSHOW INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like to interview A|D|S and FIL Chairman, Ian Godden, please contact:
- Matthew Knowles +44 (0) 7595 863 749
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Samuel Jones + 44 (0) 7827 309 732
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Photographer opportunities for the FIA 2010 (52.8 KB) |
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Futures Day Information (1.4 MB) |
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Futures Day - Ops Note (19.5 KB) |
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SC21 Awards - Ops Note (28.3 KB) |
A|D|S NEWS RELEASES
Please note and respect the individual embargoes where applicable on these news releases
UK VILLAGE EXHIBITORS PRESS RELEASES
Below are the UK exhibitor press releases. Please note that these are UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 00.01 19 JULY 2010 unless otherwise stated.
If you have any trouble contacting the organisations associated with these press releases, contact:
- Samuel Jones + 44 (0) 7827 309 732
Aeropair teaming up with BIO BASED to provide eco cleaning for the aircraft industry
FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW: Aeropair Ltd have announced that the formal signing to their exclusive license with BIO BASED will be taking place on Wednesday 21 July 2010, on their stand in Hall 1, B19.
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Aeropair PR (83.0 KB) |
Aero Sekur spotlights integrated survival
Aero Sekur will display an integrated package for helicopter survival at Farnborough International Airshow 2010. The company that specialises in the innovative use of flexible materials will highlight flotation and external life-raft system capability and reveal a new concept system.
Aero Sekur’s Farnborough Initiative for Engineering Futures
Supporting Farnborough Airshow’s Futures Day, Aero Sekur - the Anglo-Italian flexible structures specialist - is hosting an ‘International Futures for Young Engineers’ programme on stand B8 in Hall 4.
Landmark IXV contract for Aero Sekur
Proven competence in the design and qualification of flotation systems for helicopters, backed by a specialist space development department and expertise in parachute manufacture for aircraft braking systems, has resulted in the selection of Aero Sekur to support the Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV) project.
Aerospace Tooling announces capacity expansion
Farnborough (19 July 2010): Aerospace Tooling, the Scotland based sophisticated machining and manufacturing shop for defence, aerospace and industrial sectors, has announced today at the Farnborough International Airshow the expansion of their Dundee, Tayside Scotland site which will extend their current capabilities in Component Repair.
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Aerospace Tooling PR (36.0 KB) |
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Aerospace Tooling Logo (29.0 KB) |
AgustaWestland to exhibit three new helicopters at FIA 2010
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, will be exhibiting for the first time at Farnborough International Air Show (FIAS) three new helicopters – the GrandNew, AW159 and AW149. In addition to these new products AgustaWestland will also have on display six more helicopters.
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AgustaWestland PR (197.0 KB) |
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AgustaWestland image (1.3 MB) |
AOS: ASTRAEA 2 start announced at Farnborough 2010
AOS was a founding member of ASTRAEA 1 in 2006, tasked as the autonomous systems specialist. Our role in ASTRAEA 2 is much the same, working on the two major themes “Autonomy & Decision-Making” and “Separation Assurance & Control”.
C-BDI: Safety-critical Software from AOS
AOS is a world leader in this area of decision-making software, with its JACK® software already deployed in experimental autonomous UAVs.
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AOS PR 1 (122.2 KB) |
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AOS PR2 (146.1 KB) |
ASTRAEA drives forward on next steps to open the airspace to Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Phase 2 of a series of research projects to support the ASTRAEA (Autonomous Systems Technology Related Airborne Evaluation & Assessment) programme has been launched with funding totalling £30m from a number of public bodies and defence and aerospace organisations. It is part of a six year programme that seeks to introduce unmanned aircraft systems into civil operations.
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ASTRAEA PR (201.5 KB) |
Barden’s UK plant certified as a diagnosis and repair facility for aerospace-approved bearings
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved The Barden Corporation’s manufacturing plant in Plymouth as an authorised diagnosis and repair facility for aerospace-approved bearings.
Collaboration cuts design and assembly costs
By working closely with its bearings supplier, Ultra Electronics Precision Air Systems has reduced bearing costs and assembly times by 40-50 per cent on its high pressure pure air generator.
Super precision bearings enable improved optical guidance systems and stabilised camera platforms
Custom-designed, super precision ball bearings are playing a vital role in ensuring the stability and reliability of optical guidance systems and stabilised camera mounts used in both military and commercial applications.
Beldam Crossley: Innovative new system set to be a high flyer for aerospace
The aerospace industry is set to benefit from a new high tech facility recently developed by UK-based Beldam Crossley. Used to manufacture gaskets and insulation components, the facility will be showcased at this year’s Farnborough International Air Show in July.
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Beldam Crossley PR (43.0 KB) |
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Beldam Crossley PR - Image 1 (81.2 KB) |
Bombardier at Farnborough International Airshow 2010
Montréal, July 14, 2010 –Bombardier Aerospace returns to the Farnborough International Airshow with four of its innovative and industry-leading aircraft. As the world’s third largest civil aircraft manufacturer, Bombardier will highlight the broad spectrum of its business and commercial aircraft products, technical expertise and customer and aircraft services at this important aerospace event.
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Bombardier PR (26.5 KB) |
Bromford Industries awarded contract by Messier Dowty
Bromford Industries is proud to announce its selection by Messier Dowty to supply precision machined components for large landing gears, following the conclusion of an 8 year Long Term Agreement valid until 2018. This contract represents a potential sales value of almost $40m.
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Bromford Farnborough PR (73.5 KB) |
Castle Precision Engineering - SC21 award winner at FIA10
Castle Precision Engineering is an AS 9100 approved first tier supplier providing critical precision components to the Aerospace, Defence and Energy sectors. The Company has over 60 plus major CNC machine tools making it one of the foremost independent production facilities in Europe.
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Castle Precision SC21 award (555.0 KB) |
CERN nomination for Caparo Accles and Pollock
Caparo Accles and Pollock (CAP) are pleased to have been a nominated for further supply of beam-screen assemblies to the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN).
Welding news from Caparo Accles and Pollock
Caparo Accles and Pollock are pleased to announce the commissioning of a brand new state of the art welding facility.
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CAP PR 2 (428.5 KB) |
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CAP PR 1 (388.5 KB) |
CHH CoNeX sets sights on £21m turnover
CHH CoNeX, provider of bespoke cable assemblies, integrated products and logistics services, has today (Monday 19 July) revealed at the Farnborough International Airshow its ambitious growth strategy, spearheaded by its rebrand and appointment of Shaun Ashmead as Director in Charge of Operations.
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CHH CoNeX PR (194.5 KB) |
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CHH CoNeX Logo (166.9 KB) |
Consultavila has a visual management solution
Consultavila is working with NoMuda, authors of VisualFactory.net, to develop and deliver lean enterprise solutions to its clients.
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Consultavia PR (29.0 KB) |
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Consultavila Image (1.4 MB) |
Cranfield Aerospace: ‘Valkyrie’ VTOL UAS to meet ISTAR requirements
Cranfield Aerospace (CAe) has successfully completed the first phase of development of a new autonomous Unmanned Air System (UAS) with vertical take-off and landing capability.
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Cranfield Aerospace PR (164.0 KB) |
Delcam’s aerospace software and services on show at Farnborough
Delcam will promote its wide range of software and services for the aerospace industry on the Midlands Aerospace Alliance stand at the Farnborough Air Show. Aerospace manufacturing demands the highest levels of quality and consistency, plus cost-effective production and the shortest-possible delivery times.
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Delcam PR (30.0 KB) |
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Delcam Image (481.8 KB) |
EDM: British expertise assists in the development of new Chinese and Russian passenger aircraft
Two of the world’s most important new passenger aircraft projects, the Chinese built Comac C919 and Russia’s Sukhoi Superjet SJ100, are both being manufactured in Manchester by EDM, not as finished aircraft but as an engineering mock up and a flight crew simulator.
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EDM image (871.0 KB) |
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EDM PR (199.0 KB) |
Faun Trackway lifts off with Eurofighter order
FAUN TRACKWAY – the defence division of FAUN MV – has secured a contract with the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) to design and build a new side fairing accessory for its fleet of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.
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FAUN Trackway PR (30.0 KB) |
JARA to map out 'Battle of Britain' plan at Farnborough
Leadership consultancy JARA will be marking this year’s 70
th anniversary of the Battle of Britain by creating its own version of the iconic operations room at Fighter Command HQ to demonstrate its Structured Leadership management approach. |
JARA at FIA 2010 (146.1 KB) |
KDC Group launch new division
KDC Group continue to grow with the launch of a new division, Enhance RPO, a true partner company delivering tailored manpower solutions to meet industry needs for complete resourcing lifecycle management.
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KDC Group PR (57.0 KB) |
Loadmaster Ltd accelerates production of operational documents with streamlined 'Load and Trim' service
Loadmasters Ltd a world leading provider of aircraft weight and balance services, today announces the launch of a new Load and Trim service offering.
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Loadmasters PR (530.6 KB) |
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Loadmasters Press Pack (3.2 MB) |
West Midlands’ manufacturing coalition aims to fly high at Farnborough
MAN, a ten-strong group of engineering companies, will be heading to the event for the first time in its history in a bid to help 1st and 2nd tier suppliers reduce their costs, develop new products and improve their quality and delivery performance.
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Ian Wiles portrait (199.2 KB) |
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Launch Party image (193.8 KB) |
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MAN PR (40.0 KB) |
Midlands Aerospace Alliance: Local aerospace companies fly the flag at international airshow
Aerospace and defence suppliers from across the Midlands will show the world’s aerospace industry their achievements in a UK wide supply chain programme at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow (FIA).
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Midlands Aerospace Alliance PR (48.5 KB) |
Young engineers the focus for North West Aerospace Alliance at Farnborough
The NWAA, which represents hundreds of aerospace companies in the North West, will be exhibiting at the show for the full week, sharing its pavilion with more than 40 North West companies and organisations involved in the sector, including Hyde Group, Unipart, MB Aerospace, the Isle of Man Aerospace cluster and the Virtual Engineering Centre.
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North West Aerospace Alliance PR (79.0 KB) |
Premier Drive into Aerospace
The Premier Group are taking a leaf from the new coalition British government and bringing established automotive manufacturing knowhow into the aerospace industry.
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Premier Sheet Metal PR (531.9 KB) |
Q-par Angus Sinuous Antennas chosen for A400M Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)
Q-par Angus Ltd is pleased to announce a range of specialist sinuous antennas especially applicable for defence airborne applications.
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Q-par Angus image (115.8 KB) |
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Q-par Angus PR (127.2 KB) |
Semta offer free skills support at Farnborough International Airshow 2010
Semta, the employer-led Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, will offer free skills advice and support to help aerospace and defence employers at Farnborough Airshow get a return on investment from training.
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SEMTA PR (185.0 KB) |
Shearline: Strong, light and exciting - Shearline moves to magnesium
With the backing of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing and the University of Sheffield, Shearline is creating a test rig for magnesium moulding.
Shearline goes large
Precision manufacturer Shearline is extending its capabilities so as to handle large-scale precision engineering of infrastructure components for rotary and fixed wing aircraft, vehicle gearbox housings and wind turbine parts.
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Shearline Magnesium (76.3 KB) |
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Shearline Goes Large PR (61.6 KB) |
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Shearline Image 1 (565.3 KB) |
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Shearline Image 2 (935.5 KB) |
Smiths invests for the future literally with cutting edge technology
FARNBOROUGH AIRSHOW: Smiths Advanced Metals (SAM) has announced a 500,000 Euro investment in new technology saw equipment, which was very recently installed in their headquarters, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, UK.
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Smiths Advanced Metals PR (69.4 KB) |
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Smiths Advanced Metals Image (1.9 MB) |
TMD Technologies shows advanced microwave power modules at the Farnborough Airshow
Visitors to this year’s Farnborough Airshow will be able to see the latest microwave power modules from TMD Technologies, on the A|D|S stand B15 in Hall 1.
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TMD Technologies PR (824.0 KB) |
Tower Tool: Manufacturers to showcase Leicestershire’s engineering expertise
Tower Tool, of Wigston, and Phase Vision, of Loughborough, are jointly exhibiting their world-class products and services at the International Farnborough Air Show in July.
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Tower Tools PR (102.0 KB) |
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Tower Tools Logo (62.7 KB) |
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Tower Tools Image (964.9 KB) |
Businesses fly the flag for Wolverhampton at this year’s Farnborough Airshow
Wolverhampton’s aerospace companies and some of the city’s Business Champions will be joining forces with the city council to fly the flag for Wolverhampton as a major UK centre of aerospace industries at this year’s Farnborough Air Show.
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Wolverhampton PR (25.5 KB) |
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Wolverhampton Logo (767.8 KB) |