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Head of UK’s second-biggest defence company says group can be strengthened without an equity issue
Tempest programme is seen as vital to the future of the UK’s combat air sector
Chief Faury warns EU plans for tax on aviation fuel would slow attempts to decarbonise
US aircraft manufacturer reports first quarterly profit since September 2019
Passenger preference for direct flights could be a convenience the planet can no longer afford
Government taking ‘active interest’ in proposed merger on national security concerns
Production of 787 passenger jet hit by setbacks in worrying sign for US aircraft manufacturer
New requirements have taken a toll on smaller passenger and cargo carriers
Takeover move should set UK government’s early warning systems pinging
Engineering supplier’s shares surge as private equity-backed group makes cash offer
The £5.5bn Ajax programme has been beset by delays and design problems and may now be in doubt
Trials of US-made Ajax have been halted twice over injuries from issues with noise and vibration, MPs told
George Robertson sent critical letter to Robin Cook siding with British Aerospace chief over arms sales to Indonesia in 1997
US interior department officials complain about price and capability of civilian fleet of vehicles
State-backed Comac’s C919 nears commercial approval as trade tensions rise with the west
Advent’s disposals shrink defence stalwart’s British footprint amid alarm over power of buyout groups
US airline to buy 270 new narrow-body jets and add more high-priced seats to existing fleet
Private equity-backed aerospace group adds to wave of interest from buyout firms in UK companies
Spending watchdog finds cumulative net delays of 254 months on 13 programmes
UK aerospace and defence group rejects fifth and final proposal from US private equity firm
UK buyout group boosted by proceeds from sale of air conditioning arm Nortek
Sector calls on government for faster action to boost investment in clean technologies
Company pledges to cut CO2 emissions are at odds with high-polluting private aircraft
BAE Systems is experimenting with new technology to deliver project in half the time of previous programmes
Both must work together, not against each other, to confront China
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