July 2010

Welcome to the Wales Aerospace and Defence eNewsletter

This edition focuses on recent sector developments such as Thales UK being awarded a £55 million contract for a significant UAV project, Airbus securing the biggest jet deal in history plus South Wales based Spectrum Technologies are using groundbreaking technology within the aircraft industry. Also highlighted is the support given by Wales to EADS and Qinetiq in their recent venture and announcements by Contour Premium Aircraft Seating. There’s also a chance to meet the Aerospace and Defence team at the Farnborough International Airshow 2010.

Thales MOD Watchkeeper First Flight Wales

Thales UK has been awarded a contract worth £55 million ($82.5 million) to support the British Army's Watchkeeper 450 tactical unmanned air vehicle system during its first three years of use.

Click here to see the Watchkeeper in action

Airbus lands biggest jet deal in history


	The most expensive civil aircraft order in history is set to give a boost to aerospace workers in North Wales. Gulf carrier Emirates Airline is ordering another 32 A380 superjumbos.

	Find out how Emirates total order of 90 aircraft will benefit Wales

Farnborough International Airshow		A real live wire in inkjet technology
Come and meet the team. Join Thales and Airbus in a winning business location. To find out how your business can benefit come and meet us in the UK pavilion, Hall 1, Stand B17.		A South Wales manufacturer is using ultraviolet and inkjet technology to mark wires for identification purposes in aircraft.

Click here to find out how to meet the Aerospace & Defence team		Find out about this ground breaking technology

Wales Supports EADS & Qinetiq in ASTRAEA II UAV Project		Contour Premium Aircraft Seating Recent Announcements
A UK unmanned air vehicle sense-and-avoid project will continue with a £30.5 million ($46.9 million) second stage, 18 months after its £32 million first phase ended.		Contour Premium Aircraft Seating is the world’s most experienced supplier to the world’s leading airlines.

Find out why		Read more about their latest contracts


	Thales MOD Watchkeeper First Flight Wales

Airbus lands biggest jet deal in history

Farnborough International Airshow

A real live wire in inkjet technology

Wales Supports EADS & Qinetiq in ASTRAEA II UAV Project

Contour Premium Aircraft Seating Recent Announcements

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The 2010 Ryder Cup

	Chance to Win tickets to The 2010 Ryder Cup here in Wales, Play interactive game and Company / Course Locator.

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	Farnborough Airshow, UK Pavilion.

	Hall 1 stand B17 If you would like to meet one of our sector experts at Farnborough Airshow to discuss how Wales can help your business grow please register your details here.

	Pre-book a meeting with the Wales Aerospace and Defence Team


	AUVSI's Unmanned Systems North America 2010

	Stand 2434 24 - 27 August 2010, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, USA. If you would like to meet one of our sector experts at Farnborough Airshow to discuss how Wales can help your business grow please register your details here.

	Pre-book a meeting with the Wales Aerospace and Defence Team


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