DIT Airports Overseas Trade Missions – India and Saudi Arabia
The Department for International Trade (DIT) is excited to announce two UK Airport sector trade missions in February 2023. Both missions are open to all companies across the UK Airport supply chain, who are looking to establish new or strengthen existing partnerships in country. • India: Confirmed dates 20th –...
The University of Central Lancashire Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC)
The Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC) is an advanced, state-of-the-art £35 million facility located in Preston within one of the most intense engineering and manufacturing areas in the UK. The EIC helps strengthen Lancashire’s position as a national centre of excellence for aerospace, advanced engineering and manufacturing and contributes towards maintaining...
UK industry to play key role in new Global Combat Air Programme, delivering next phase of combat air fighter jet development
The UK’s sovereign industry partners, under Team Tempest, will support the significant endeavour announced today by the Governments of the UK, Japan and Italy, which will see the three nations build a truly international programme, with a shared ambition to develop a next generation fighter aircraft under a new Global...
Businesses urged to apply soon for Government-backed export grants
Are you looking to grow your business's international presence? Would you benefit from a match-funded grant from the Department for International Trade? Businesses seeking to grow exports are urged to apply soon for match-funded grants of up to £9,000 available from the Department for International Trade's Internationalisation Fund. The grants...
NWAA North West Aerospace Alliance AGM & Winter Forum ‘A Huge Success’
Yesterday saw NWAA host its annual AGM & Winter Forum at the AMRC, Samlesbury. The event was well attended, extremely well received and a huge success as members networked with our phenomenal guest keynote speakers. Stephen Cowan Vice President of GKN Aerospace Defence travelled from overseas to deliver a phenomenal...
Sustainable Ground Power Units Rolled Out To UK Typhoons
Royal Air Force Typhoons will be powered up by 40 new electric battery ground power units following a recent trial conducted with BAE Systems on a Typhoon Squadron. The units will replace diesel powered systems and reduce harmful emissions by more than 90% whilst cutting running costs by 80%. The...
A sparkling start to the season as families get festive at Burnley College’s popular Winter Wonderland!
Christmas has officially arrived in Burnley! Burnley College’s free family seasonal celebration Winter Wonderland returned for another year full of snow, sparkles, Santa, sweets, treats, music, markets, fairground rides and festive food and drink. And it’s brought festive cheer to families from Burnley and beyond. The seasonal spectacle sees the...
