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Front cover The publishers would like to thank Atmos UAV, EOS Data Analytics, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)/ Phoenix, Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), TÜV SÜD, Vertical Aerospace, for the use of their images on the front cover of Aerospace Test & Validation.


The source guide for engineers, scientists and technicians


The UK aerospace industry remains attractive on global markets despite political uncertainty.


2 & 3 Power profile test in


the Atmos VTOL autonomous drone makes use of sophisticated test processes to ensure the right balance of power in its motors.


5 Supply Chain Under


Attack What can the aerospace industry do to protect itself from new malware designed to target the aerospace supply chain?


6 Autonomy at high


altitude The Phoenix aims to take autonomous variable buoyancy powered craft to higher altitudes to operate like satellites in low orbit.


9 Ultrasonic tester makes


waves for aviation Multilayered ultrasonic testing brings improved structural test capabilities to the aerospace industry.


10 Personal Electric Flight UK start-up takes to the skies with its fully electric vertical take off taxi for personal, on-demand and carbon free aviation.


13 PLM gives aerospace supplier


more flexibility Aerospace supplier adopts a platform approach to Product Lifecycle Management for rapid development and collaboration.


14 Aerospace Test & Validation Specialist suppliers Information on Key Suppliers of Aerospace Test Equipment and Test Services.


16 Increased resolution for


spatial mapping 3D global terrain and elevation data paves the way for improved avionics and synthetic vision systems.


19 Sensors in Space A range of sensors with rugged construction for harsh environments is meeting the needs of the space industry.


20 Dirty fluid resilience Test procedure examines the susceptibility of aerospace components to contaminated fluids.


23 Company guide A five-page guide to Test Houses and suppliers of test equipment and test services.


28 Sensors explore the ionosphere ICON satellite operates as platform for sensor loaded instruments to measure the impact of weather on the ionosphere.


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infrastructure and labour. The USA was ranked in top position, followed by Canada, Singapore and then UK, being the top European nation in the list. The analysis took into consideration geopolitical risks, such as Brexit, with the UK judged to remain a strong investment competitor as a result of its robust Aerospace & Defence industry. Roland Sonnenberg, head of UK aerospace and defence at PwC, commented “We’ve seen a lot of speculation that uncertainty over Brexit terms and the potential disruption to global supply chains may impact the ability to attract global investment but this analysis shows that the UK continues to be a strong competitor when it comes to investment.” There is nonetheless some fragility in the sector with a heavy dependence on continued Government investment. The Future Flight Challenge initiative saw a Government commitment of £125m for new aerospace technology and a further £2 billion has been pledged for the next generation fighter jet, “Tempest”. With commitments and pledges being swift to evaporate during political uncertainties, with Brexit still in a state of uncertainty and an election on the horizon, the industry is understandably reticent to bank its future on pledges and commitments. Speaking at an open forum recently, Tim Figures of Make UK (formerly the Engineering Employers’ Federation) discussed the implications of Brexit and pointed out that the present uncertainty over timings and potential outcomes is likely to persist for some time. “The prospect of exiting the EU with no deal has not gone away despite efforts in Parliament to prevent it so manufacturers should certainly not stop preparing for it,” he says. Pundits like PwC may be bullish about the future of UK aerospace manufacturing but the political risks persist and will certainly continue throughout the change-over to whatever outcome the Brexit process may hold. The pragmatic approach favoured by Make UK at least allows companies to envisage and plan for the darker routes through political uncertainty.


A Jonathan Newell, Editor


recent report from Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC) shows that UK is in the top four nations in terms of investment potential in the aerospace industry. The Aerospace Manufacturing Attractiveness report took account of such factors as cost, economy,


An Attractive Proposition


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