First P-8 Poseidon aircraft for Norway moves into assembly
16 April 2021 • In News
The first P-8A Poseidon fuselage for Norway has arrived at Boeing’s factory in Renton, Washington, from Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas.
This marks a major milestone in the production of the first of five Poseidons for the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
A derivative of the Boeing 737 Next-Generation commercial aircraft, the P-8 is first assembled at Boeing Commercial Airplanes’ 737 production line, where the fuselage receives additional wiring and systems needed to support military components, equipment and operation.
The aircraft is then delivered to Boeing’s defence, space & security unit for the installation of military systems, testing and delivery to military customers.
Government must do more to promote space sector ambitions
6 April 2021 • In News
Industry experts have come out in support of the government’s ambitions to make the UK a global space superpower.
But there are also calls for clearer communication of its real-world implications, especially spacetech’s role in addressing sustainability issues and the climate crisis, to tap into latent public support for space sector investment.
The intervention comes as new data reveals more than half the population supports investment in UK spaceports and rocket launch infrastructure, despite only a quarter being aware of the government’s aims and more than half knowing nothing about the UK’s current activity and achievements.
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16 March 2021 • In News
GE says the new plant could create up to 750 direct renewable energy jobs
GE’s investment in a new wind turbine blade manufacturing plant places Teesside at forefront of green revolution, an industry expert says.
LM Wind Power, a GE Renewable Energy business, will build a plant dedicated to the production of 107m offshore wind turbine blades, a key component of GE’s Haliade-X, one of the most powerful offshore wind turbines.
GE estimates the new plant, set to open and start production in 2023, could create up to 750 direct renewable energy jobs and up to 1,500 indirect jobs in the supply chain.
15 March 2021 • In News
Denmark’s first F-35 production aircraft has flown its inaugural flight. Denmark is the fifth European NATO nation to fly and operate an F-35, strengthening NATO’s fifth generation airpower foundation.
Denmark is joining four other European nations who already operate the F-35: the UK, the Netherlands, Norway and Italy.
Like the F-16 before it, the F-35 is spearheading NATO’s air power and ensuring strategic integration of allied combat airpower.
The vital interoperability of the fifth generation F-35 binds 13 allies and partners with the US in air dominance and enabling critical joint capabilities. The F-35 will serve as a force multiplier for Denmark, allowing the Royal Danish Air Force to train and fight alongside NATO allies and create a strong deterrent.