


Airbus signs new study contract to define France’s future maritime patrol aircraft
The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement) has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space as prime contractor, in partnership with Thales, for a risk-assessment study of the future maritime patrol aircraft programme. This 24-month contract follows on from the architecture and feasibility study launched at the...
Jennings Brewery to return to brewing in Cockermouth under new ownership
The historic Jennings Brewery located in Cockermouth, Cumbria, has been acquired by two local business owners and entrepreneurs. The acquisition of the brewery for an undisclosed sum will see two local business owners, Kurt Canfield (CEO of specialist engineering business Delkia) and Rebecca Canfield (Proprietor of wine and spirits company...
Velocity Composites appoints new Chief Operations Officer
Velocity Composites, the leading supplier of advanced composite material kits to the aerospace market, has announced the appointment of Oliver Smalley to the role of Chief Operations Officer. Oliver will be focused on driving business process improvements, digital transformation, new product introduction and optimising operational efficiency as Velocity builds on...