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The Top 5 Aerospace Developments In 2020

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Our focus, as it has been since the Wright brothers first proved flight was possible, is to build the best aircraft. What this means in today’s world though is a little different to what was imagined over a hundred years ago. In this article, we’re taking a look at 5 key trends that have evolved over the last few years that are likely to play pivotal roles in how our industry develops in 2020 and beyond.


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The Silver Spitfire Returns: Part II

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A silver spitfire flying alongside a classic Royal Airforce version in the clouds

On the 5th of December, the Silver Spitfire was escorted by two red arrows, back home to England in triumph. It had completed its astounding challenge. The 1943 Mk.9 Spitfire was piloted over 22,000 nautical miles on the Longest Flight expedition, circumnavigating the globe over a three-month period.


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The importance of historic fasteners in a fast-developing aerospace industry

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Orville Wright with a later Model A Flyer at Tempelhof Field in Berlin

Historic aircraft are our passion! We’ve recently worked on several projects sourcing historic fasteners for high profile classic aircraft refurbishments


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Cyber security in the military supply chain

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A military helicopter in flight

When it comes to the military supply chain, data security becomes a matter of national security. So how do we ensure we stay 100% compliant?


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The Silver Spitfire takes to the skies for a truly global expedition

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Silver Spitfire in mid flight

There are rarely events that truly make our fingers tingle, but this, dare we say, is one. And the best part is, thanks to our aerospace fasteners, we can say that we’ve had the privilege of playing our part in the very nuts and bolts of the enterprise. In a daring project that brings to light the beautiful and elegant design of one of our all-time favourite aircrafts. Two pioneering aviators, Matt Jones and Steve Brooks, along with their dedicated support team, are attempting to fly their Silver Spitfire around the globe. Their tour will take them to some of the earth’s most impressive landmarks. From the Grand Canyon in the Arizona desert, to Mount Fuji in the East. Taking

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How are Aerospace Fasteners keeping up with Defence Technology?

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An F-35 Lightening II flies around the airspace of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on March 5, 2016. The F-35 was participating in Air Combat CommandÕs Heritage Flight Training Course, a program that features modern fighter/attack aircraft flying alongside Word War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War-ear aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brandon Shapiro)

With defence technology even more susceptible to the influence of technological changes, how are aerospace fasteners keeping up with these rapid changes?


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Meeting the Demand for Aerospace Fasteners

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A selection of fasteners

In a rapidly expanding market struggling to meet the travel needs of a growing population, how are we meeting the increasing demand for aerospace fasteners?


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How Increased MRO Efficiency is Driving Aftermarket Growth and the Effect on Supply Chain

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We’ve talked before about the growth of the commercial aerospace marketplace over the last few years. More people want to go places, and with more efficient aeroplanes being developed there are more service suppliers than ever able to offer affordable travel solutions. This has led to steadily expanding fleet sizes for many airlines which has in turn put increasing pressure on manufacturers.


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What Will Electric Technologies In The Aerospace Industry Look Like In 5 Years?

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What will electric technologies in the aerospace industry look like in 5 years time? Who is leading the way and who’s falling behind? Find out here!


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Working in the aerospace supply chain

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The undercarriage of a commercial aircraft

It’s one of the UK’s most dynamic and fast-paced industries. But what exactly is the aerospace supply chain and what would a career in it look like? We take a detailed look at the changing pace of our industry, from exciting developments in the UK space industry to our core specialism as leading suppliers of aerospace fasteners across commercial aviation and defence.


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