F-35 deployment pushed forward by USAF

21 May 2013

The US Air Force plans to start operational use of the F-35 fighter jets in mid-2016, a year earlier than planned.

Storm-chasing drones to prevent tornado disasters

21 May 2013

Engineers from Oklahoma have invented storm-penetrating drones that could prevent tragedies like yesterday’s tornado.

Speedster concept for Aston Martin centenary

20 May 2013

Aston Martin has revealed a new speedster concept car as part of its centenary celebrations.

First British astronaut for 20 years announced

20 May 2013

Britain’s first astronaut for more than 20 years will visit the International Space Station (ISS) after being named today.

French to receive A400M in time for Bastille Day

17 May 2013

The French army hopes to receive its first Airbus A400M in time for the country's annual Bastille Day celebrations.

General Electric warns of Boeing jet engine fault

16 May 2013

General Electric and Boeing have alerted airlines about a potential problem with engines on Boeing's long-range 777 jumbo jet.

NASA’s planet-hunting telescope out of action

16 May 2013

A NASA telescope dispatched to hunt for Earth-like planets has lost use of its positioning system, threatening its mission.

HS2 has £3.3bn funding gap according to watchdog

16 May 2013

The HS2 rail project has an estimated £3.3bn funding gap which the Government has yet to decide how to fill, a new report says.

Integrating advanced driver assistance systems to improve driver safety

15 May 2013

An integrated driver assistance concept for avoiding accidents and mitigating the consequences of accidents in urban traffic scenarios is at the centre of a collaborative project between Darmstadt Technical University and international automotive supplier Continental.

Drones used for oil exploration in Norway

15 May 2013

Geologists in Norway are using flying drones with cameras to hunt for oil.

Rolls-Royce to provide Bloodhound ambassadors

13 May 2013

Rolls-Royce will provide trained ambassadors to help spread the message of the Bloodhound Project land speed record attempt.

First unmanned flight over British airspace

13 May 2013

The first unmanned flight over British airspace has been successfully completed.

Safety features top car buyers’ list of priority technologies

09 May 2013

New accident prevention technologies will make driving safer is the belief of 96.5 per cent of consumers, according to an independent survey of 1,000 new car buyers carried out by CarSafetyRules.com in the UK.

Airbus decides against A350 rollout ceremony

09 May 2013

Airbus has started painting the A350 but has decided against a traditional "rollout" for its newest jet.

Liquid air energy storage could become £1bn industry

09 May 2013

Liquid air energy storage technology could unlock a £1bn industry and 22,000 UK jobs, according to a new report.

Pentagon announces anti-satellite weapons drive

08 May 2013

The US has announced a "long overdue" effort to develop anti-satellite weapons to protect its own space resources.

Queen's speech tackles HS2 and Energy Bill

08 May 2013

The Government has been criticised for a lack of commitment to HS2 in today’s Queen’s Speech.

Best April for new car sales since 2008

07 May 2013

New car sales in Britain were nearly 15 per cent higher in April than a year ago, according to new figures.

Honda achieves cuts through voluntary redundancy

03 May 2013

Japanese car giant Honda has achieved its target of cutting hundreds of jobs at its UK site mainly through voluntary redundancy.

Solar-powered plane begins transcontinental flight

03 May 2013

A solar-powered airplane has taken off on the first leg of an attempt to fly across the US with no fuel but the sun's energy.

UKSA and NASA to collaborate on major missions

02 May 2013

The UK and the US will collaborate on three major space projects launching missions to the Sun and Mars.

Boeing starts ‘mini-jumbo war’

02 May 2013

Boeing has started offering its long-awaited 777X long-range jet, paving the way for a “mini-jumbo” war with Airbus.

Virgin Galactic fires rocket in flight for first time

30 April 2013

A six-passenger spaceship owned by an offshoot of Virgin Group fired its rocket engine in flight for the first time yesterday.

Committee blasts Government infrastructure plans

29 April 2013

A committee has branded the Government’s £310bn infrastructure proposals as “not a real plan with a strategic vision”.

China signs deal to buy 60 Airbus planes

25 April 2013

China signed a deal with Airbus to purchase 60 planes, as French President Francois Hollande began a two-day visit to China.

Import emissions push up UK carbon footprint

24 April 2013

Carbon emissions from increasing imports have pushed the UK's overall carbon footprint up by a tenth in the last two decades.

Ethiopian Airlines to resume Dreamliner flights

24 April 2013

Ethiopian Airlines is set to become the world's first carrier to resume flying Boeing's 787 Dreamliner passenger jets.

US Navy’s newest warship vulnerable to cyber attack

24 April 2013

The computer network on the US Navy's newest class of coastal warships has been found vulnerable to hacking.

Privately-owned space rocket lifts off for test flight

22 April 2013

A privately-owned rocket built in partnership with NASA blasted off for a debut test flight yesterday.

Boeing Dreamliner coming to UK 'within weeks'

22 April 2013

UK airlines hit by the grounding of Boeing's Dreamliner plane could soon be taking delivery of the first of their new aircraft.

Euston station rebuild plans scrapped

19 April 2013

Plans to knock down and completely rebuild Euston railway station as part of the HS2 high-speed project have been scrapped.

Toyota plans U.S. production of Lexus

19 April 2013

Toyota plans to make the Lexus ES 350 saloon at its Kentucky plant in 2015.

China's first carrier to undergo high seas voyage

19 April 2013

China will send its first aircraft carrier on its first high seas voyage within a year, said state-run news agency Xinhua.

Siemens given go ahead for Invensys rail takeover

18 April 2013

The £1.74bn takeover of a British rail technology company by Siemens has been cleared by The EU's competition watchdog.

Busking, boating and broadcasting to engage public

18 April 2013

Engineers will have the opportunity to become buskers, radio presenters and barge drivers in an effort to engage the public.

Singapore Airport to build fourth terminal

17 April 2013

Singapore Changi Airport has unveiled plans to build a fourth passenger terminal at a cost of US$853m.

Too few experts trained in mobile lidar says report

17 April 2013

A new US report into mobile lidar imaging technology has highlighted significant constraints on achieving its full potential.

Lion Air crash pilot felt jet 'dragged' from sky

15 April 2013

The pilot of the Lion Air jet that crashed into the sea while trying to land in Bali said he felt it "dragged" down by wind.

JCB records highest ever profits despite slump

15 April 2013

Digger manufacturer JCB has defied a slump in the construction market to record the highest profits in its 67-year history.

EU rules to make lorry cabs safer and more efficient

15 April 2013

New EU rules could force lorries to have longer, rounded, more aerodynamic cabs to save fuel and cut down on accidents.

Transport biofuel increase to cost motorists £460m

15 April 2013

A government move to increase its target for biofuel use could cost motorists £460m over the next 12 months, a think tank says.

Russia to launch space missions from own soil in 2015

13 April 2013

Vladimir Putin has told astronauts in orbit that Russia will send up the first manned flights from its own soil in 2018.

Japanese cars recalled over airbags

11 April 2013

Thousands of UK cars are being recalled due to an airbag problem.

Asteroid capture mission backed in Obama budget

11 April 2013

NASA has been given the go ahead for an asteroid capture mission after the US President included it in his 2014 budget.

Chrysler recalls more than 263,000 vehicles globally

10 April 2013

American automaker Chrysler has said it is recalling more than 263,0000 vehicles globally in six separate actions.

Air travel to get more turbulent as CO2 emissions rise

08 April 2013

Turbulence on transatlantic flights will become more frequent and severe by 2050 as carbon dioxide emissions rise.

Firm demo GPS-free landing for asteroid missions

05 April 2013

Researchers have demonstrated GPS-free landing technology designed to guide spacecraft safely to the surface of asteroids.

India's planned $15bn Rafale jet deal may be delayed

05 April 2013

India's planned deal to buy 126 fighter-jets from Dassault Aviation could be delayed, a defence ministry source said.

Ionic thrusters generate efficient propulsion in air

04 April 2013

Researchers have found that ionic thrusters may be more efficient than conventional jet engines in air.

EE launches 4G taxis in London and Birmingham

04 April 2013

Mobile network EE has unveiled a fleet of 4G enabled black cabs which will hit the streets of London and Birmingham.