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Gibsons Paddle Club memorial plaque stolen
A treasured and unique piece of Sunshine Coast paddling history has been stolen. The Gibsons Paddle Club is appealing to the public for the return of a bronze memorial plaque that was recently pried off the rocks at the western end of Keats Island. The plaque, which was securely pegged and cemented into a secluded rock grotto, served as a private memorial site for club members to honour paddlers who have passed away.
EU SFDR 2.0 – Parliament draft published
The European Parliament has published its draft report on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (“SFDR”) review – now being referred to as SFDR 2.0. The Report suggests a number of changes to the European Commission's proposal for SFDR 2.0, which are intended to enhance its effectiveness and reduce some of the burdens on financial market participants. The SFDR has been in force since 2021.
‘Take our places in those canoes’: A goodbye letter from Ed and Joy Hill
Editor’s note: Usually, such letters would appear in our letters to the editor section. But Ed and Joy Hills’ contributions to the Sunshine Coast, particularly Gibsons, are vast and deep and deserve space. Coast Reporter, to which Ed has also contributed over the years, wishes them both great happiness in their new adventure. Thank you for your service to the community. If the term ever applied, for us, Joy and Ed Hill, this is the time.
Gibsons Curling Club celebrates 50 years
As this article is composed, I realize that many, perhaps most of the readers may not even remember 1975. That’s a half-century ago. That’s when the population of Gibsons was somewhere around 1,500 and the mayor was Larry Labonte. Those were the years of major fishing derbies in the summer, with many big salmon weighed in. The Beachcombers TV series was only four years into its long run. And those were the years of longer, colder winters.
Making curling history in Gibsons
Many of you reading this article have played golf, perhaps even more of you have played the card game of cribbage, and some of you have played the game of curling. And, in case you’re wondering, I mention all three of these together to highlight a point. In the game of golf, the mark of a truly perfect shot would be a hole-in-one.
High School and Middle School Football Roundup
Eastern High School's football team poses with the trophy after defeating Coolidge 13-7 in overtime at Howard University for the DCSAA Class AA State Championship on Dec. 6. (Cory Royster/DCSAA) Eastern Caps Off Season with First DCSAA Title Eastern High School Ramblers defeated the Calvin Coolidge Colts, securing a 19-8 victory in the District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA) Class AA Championship at Howard University’s Greene Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Lamont Roach Fights to A Majority Draw as Issac Cruz Retains Title
**FILE** Lamont Roach at Howard University for a press conference in December 2024 (Skylar Nelson/The Washington Informer) The match between D.C. boxing star Lamont “The Reaper” Roach Jr. (25-1-3, 10 knockouts) against World Boxing Council (WBC) interim junior welterweight title champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz reached a majority draw on Dec. 6 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
Inaugural Capital City National Showcase Highlights Local Talent
Athletes compete in day one of the first-ever Capital City National Showcase at Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer) The first-ever Capital City National Showcase delivered a standout weekend of basketball at the historic Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C., setting a high bar for future events and highlighting young athletes throughout the nation.
Howard Defeats Morgan State 33-27 in Dramatic Homecoming Matchup
Howard University’s victory against Morgan State on Saturday was a historic homecoming matchup in a number of ways. While it was their eighth matchup of the season, it was the Bison’s first “home” game back in Greene Stadium on the campus of the university. Moreover, the timing was perfect as the Bison had just dropped its third game in a row at Tennessee State (Oct. 18), plus Oct. 25 marked the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener for both Howard and the Morgan State Bears.
Howard Wins 2025 'Battle of the Real HU' 34-7, Snaps Hampton's Streak
The sounds of excited fans from Howard and Hampton Universities filled Southwest D.C. as people gathered at Audi Field for the Truth and Service Classic, better known as the “Battle of the Real HU” on Sept. 20. More than a football game between longtime rivals, the annual meetup between Howard in Northwest D.C. and Hampton in Hampton Roads, Virginia, is an event showcasing African American excellence, camaraderie and pride, featuring two historically Black institutions.
Archer begins Abu Dhabi test flights
Archer Aviation has completed an initial flight of its Midnight aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, marking a key milestone for its planned commercial deployment in the UAE and the expansion of its operations in the Middle East region.
GE Aerospace to invest more than $100 million in North Carolina
The GEnx engine General Electric (GE) Aerospace, a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components and integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, has announced plans to invest $101 million into its North Carolina manufacturing facilities in 2025. “Fostering a vibrant aerospace industry in North Carolina strengthens our national security, spurs technological innovation and creates good paying jobs,” said North Carolina Governor Josh Stein.
Fargo delivers modified Beechcraft to Greek ministry of health
Fargo Jet Center (FJC) has completed the delivery of a newly outfitted dedicated air medical Beechcraft King Air 360C to the Hellenic Ministry of Health’s National Center for Emergency Care (EKAB). Supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) as part of its Global Health Initiative (GHI), the aircraft will be operated by the Hellenic Air Force as part of Greece’s expanding national air ambulance program.
Howard Softball Wins MEAC Tournament Title to Advance to the NCAA Regional Round
The Howard University softball team took the motto ‘hustle, hit, and never quit’ to new extremes after earning the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) championship title to advance to the NCAA Tournament. “This is one of the best teams that the MEAC has had. And I say that with full confidence,” Tori Tyson, the program’s all-time winningest coach, said in a recent interview with Softball America. “This is a phenomenal group.
Jackson-Reed Tops School Without Walls for Regular Season Title
Evan Rosario of Jackson-Reed High School, which defeated School Without Walls for the baseball regular-season District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association title (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer) The characters may change each year, but the script has remained the same: At the end of the season, Jackson-Reed High School and School Without Walls have been longtime rivals, battling it out for the baseball regular-season District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic...
DMV's Basketball Success and Its Impact on High School Programs
While the nation witnessed University of Florida and University of Connecticut (UConn) crowned as the 2025 NCAA men’s and women’s basketball champions, respectively, throughout March Madness, the DMV watched with pride as players from the area were well represented and dominating on the court. In the women’s and men’s competitions, the Washington Catholic Athletic Association (WCAC) was in full effect.
Celebrating 60 years of sports coverage by The Washington Informer
**FILE** D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (left) holds the key to the city after presenting it to Washington Football Franchise legend Darrell Green (center). Antonio the Cuban Cigar Smoker holds the proclamation for Green as Mitch Rales celebrates. Green says The Informer has provided “invaluable” sports coverage. (Robert R.
HBCUs and local teams compete in NCAA tournaments
With March Madness here and other tournaments ahead, this is an exciting time for men’s and women’s basketball teams at many local institutions and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) alike. With the popularity continuing to grow in men’s and women’s college sports, new post-season tournaments have been added and players are now getting an opportunity to continue competing and vying for a championship.
Abrams Ashton Chorley joins us, strengthening SME support in Lancashire
We have expanded our regional network with the acquisition of Abrams Ashton Chorley, reinforcing our commitment to local people delivering local services to local businesses. This latest move brings us to 25 offices and a team of 500 professionals, continuing our rapid growth while staying true to our core values of client-focused, community-driven accounting and advisory services.
Pigskin Club honors African American athletes and coaches
Over the past eight decades, numerous organizations have taken turns honoring athletes and coaches for their accomplishments. Most did not survive the test of time and have since ceased to exist, but for more than eight decades, the Pigskin Club of Washington, INC. has thrived, celebrating the achievements of African Americans in sports. The Pigskin Club was initially formed in 1938 by Dr. Charles B.
UK built rocket concept set to advance interplanetary travel
A new nuclear fusion rocket concept developed by British scientists over the past decade has been unveiled. Pulsar Fusion’s novel ‘Sunbird’ concept could redefine space travel and reaffirm the UK’s position in advanced space technology. Developed in secret, the concept is unlike anything Pulsar Fusion has publicly shared before.
Lufthansa newly painted A321 rolls out at Teesside Airport
Europe’s largest airline Lufthansa has seen another of its planes painted at Teesside Airport. Expanding aircraft painting firm Airbourne Colours – which secured its Teesside base last year – completed the aircraft this week before it rolled out of its facility on Wednesday morning (5 March). The Lufthansa Airbus A321 marked the 20th aircraft painted by Airbourne, and the second Lufthansa, since its £6.5million facility opened its doors north of the runway in October.
FACC receives award for turbine innovation at JEC World
At JEC World 2025 show in Paris, FACC AG was presented as one of the top three finalists of the JEC Composites Innovation Awards together with Competence Center CHASE GmbH. An innovative wing profile for aircraft turbines made of thermoplastic composites was submitted. The annual industry award recognises projects and technological innovations that demonstrate the full potential of high-tech lightweight materials.
AWI donates further £5k to leading children’s hospice
Acorns Children’s Hospice has become the first charity to be recognised twice by a Black Country manufacturer’s fundraising campaign. Alloy Wire International (AWI), a leading producer of round, flat and profile wire, has donated £5,000 to the organisation as part of its ongoing ‘Wired for Good’ initiative, with the money helping deliver essential services to more than 780 children and over 1,000 families every year across the West Midlands.
Warwick University and MSC Industrial collaborate on innovative Veloris superbike
Following a year of intense engineering and collaboration, students at the University of Warwick have worked with MSC Industrial Supply Co UK (MSC) to unveil a groundbreaking new electric racing motorbike. The bike is designed to embody the pinnacle of UK high value manufacturing and demonstrate the visionary potential of future electric superbikes.
Scout team success in satellite design challenge
Seven Scout teams from across Ireland have been named as finalists in the Resonate Testing Space Challenge. Based in Newry, Resonate Testing has been involved in a number of high-profile space projects in recent times including the launch vehicle for the James Webb Space Telescope, Ariane 6 and Vega-C. It is also a member of the UK Space Trade Association and the Catapult Centre at Harwell.
Virginia State Men, Fayetteville State Women Capture CIAA Crowns
Since 1907, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) tournament has maintained its status as an event that features some of the best basketball that historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have to offer. This year’s edition, hosted in Baltimore, was no different. In the end, it was the Virginia State men’s basketball team that pulled out a hard-fought 71-64 victory over Bluefield State.
UK Government needs new strategy to bolster defence procurement
In this article, Stuart Cleary, operations director at Cranden Diamond Products – manufacturers of precision diamond and CBN grinding wheels – discusses how the UK Government needs to devise a new strategy to meet the ramp-up in demand expected for military hardware. British manufacturers want to make sure the Government starts looking within the British Isles for top quality tooling for the coming arms increase. The world looks a more dangerous place.
Bentley begins construction of Integrated Logistics Centre
Bentley Motors has officially broken ground on its new Integrated Logistics Centre at its historic Crewe headquarters, marking a crucial step in preparing for the luxury marque’s all-electric future. Designed to enhance operational efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability, the facility will support the production of all future Bentley BEVs, while reinforcing the brand’s commitment to its Beyond100+ strategy.
World’s first protein-based aircraft seat biofoam revealed
Muirhead, the global leader in high-performance aviation leather, has unveiled its pioneering BioPRO Foam – the world’s first naturally fire-resistant, protein-based aviation biofoam. The patented innovation is made with hydrolysed collagen – a by-product of Muirhead’s own leather manufacturing process.
Airframe Designs completes additive R&D project for interiors
Airframe Designs has completed a collaborative R&D project co-funded by Innovate UK to advance ultra-polymer additive manufacturing of aircraft cabin interior parts. The 18-month government part-funded NATEP project was led by Airframe Designs alongside the flammability test house MIX14 and structural test house AMS. The project focus was the use of soluble supports in combination with a new ultra-polymer material called AM200.
Muirhead Avionics awarded UKAS accreditation
UKAS – the United Kingdom Accreditation Service – has conferred Muirhead Avionics/AMETEK MRO with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation. This demonstrates that the Company meets its stringent calibration and testing laboratory requirements.
CBM makes important sheet metal specialist appointment
The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) has strengthened its offer to its 200-strong membership base with a high-profile industrial appointment. Maurice Spooner, who has over forty years’ experience in manufacturing, has joined as the organisation’s sheet metal specialist and will help companies involved in pressings and roll formed products to navigate an increasingly complex business landscape.
Bombardier celebrates 1,000 delivery
Bombardier has delivered its 1,000th super-midsize aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the history of business aviation. This landmark achievement was celebrated with the delivery of a Challenger 3500 aircraft to JM Family Entreprises, a long-standing Bombardier customer, during a special ceremony at Bombardier’s Challenger delivery centre in Montréal.
Filtermist sets sights on growth in APAC region
Filtermist, the developer of factory air filtration systems designed to create cleaner and safer working environments, is embarking on a major international expansion drive. As part of the move, the Telford based company, which employs more than 150 people, has appointed Graeme Bell as its new global business development manager. The filtration expert will be responsible for driving new opportunities in the APAC region – particularly in India and China.
GTF Advantage gains FAA certification
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business has announced that the GTF Advantage engine has achieved the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification for the Airbus A320neo family. The Advantage is the latest engine from the GTF family to be certified and includes a number of design and performance enhancements. “GTF engines already offer the lowest fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for single-aisle aircraft,” said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney.
BGB welcomes third generation graduate to team
Family-owned engineering firm, BGB, has welcomed Alex Holt, son of CEO David Holt, to its team, marking the third generation of the Holt family to step into the business. Founded in 1976 by David’s father, David Holt Snr., and his two partners, BGB quickly became a standout provider in power and data transfer solutions for rotary applications.
Creaform launches pro version of Scan-to-CAD module
Creaform, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, has released Scan-to-CAD Pro, a powerful new application module integrated within the Creaform Metrology Suite. It has been specifically designed to streamline and enhance reverse engineering workflows with a more concise approach.
South African MRO specialist completes first gearbox replacement on Challenger 604
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has completed its first engine accessory gearbox (AGB) replacement on a Bombardier Challenger 604. ExecuJet MRO Services’ engine shop, a GE authorised service centre, installed overhauled AGBs and completed the work on-wing, thus reducing the aircraft’s downtime. The engine work was carried out when the Nigerian-registered Challenger 604 was under-going a 96-month scheduled airframe maintenance check.
Universal Robots and SICK team-up to create closer cobot/human collaboration
Sensor specialist SICK has teamed up with cobot experts Universal Robots to unveil a groundbreaking End of Arm Safeguard (EOAS) sensor enabling even safer, collision-free, close collaboration between robots and humans. Mounted directly onto the cobot arm, the EOAS moves with the cobot for seamless teamwork with humans and enables added iterative risk reduction, potentially removing the need for additional safety measures.
Lockheed Martin to develop missile tracking satellites for US defence constellation
Lockheed Martin is developing 18 Tranche 2 (T2) Tracking Layer space vehicles in support of the Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). The T2 Tracking Layer will accelerate the capability to provide global, persistent indications, detection, warning, tracking, and identification of conventional and advanced missile threats, including Hypersonic Glide Vehicles.
Cardozo Boys Upset Jackson-Reed; Coolidge Girls Defeat Eastern
Cardozo High School pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association (DCIAA) championships in recent years, defeating Jackson-Reed 53-52, before a packed house at the Frank Williams Activity Center in upper Northwest, D.C. on Feb. 20. It was a rematch of last year’s DCIAA boys’ championship with the reigning champs, Jackson-Reed Tigers and upstart Cardozo Clerks.
EASA certifies GTF powered Airbus A321XLR
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. This follows the certification of the CFM LEAP-1A powered A321XLR in July 2024 and paves the way for the first customer aircraft with Pratt & Whitney engines to enter into service later this year. Christian Scherer, CEO commercial aircraft at Airbus said: "The A321XLR already displays its great versatility crossing the Atlantic in daily operations.
Local council approves Tata Steel plans for Port Talbot
Neath Port Talbot Council’s Planning Committee has approved Tata Steel UK’s proposals to deliver state-of-the-art Electric Arc Furnace steelmaking in Port Talbot. Rajesh Nair, CEO of Tata Steel UK, said: “We are very pleased to have secured approval to build sustainable steelmaking in Port Talbot.
Steph McGovern launches podcast to tackle skills gap
Presenter and journalist, Steph McGovern is launching an SOS podcast to help crack the ever-growing skills crisis faced by UK industry. ‘Steph on Skills’, powered by Enginuity, takes on many of the impediments that are endangering growth in one of the nation’s most important sectors – engineering and manufacturing. The podcast also features some helpful best practice and innovative initiatives that are bhelping to make things better.
NCMT renews university racing team sponsorship
Reinforcing its commitment to fostering talent and innovation in motorsport and in engineering and manufacturing generally, machine tool sales company NCMT has announced the continuation of its sponsorship of the University of Wolverhampton Racing (UWR) team for the 2025 season. Building on a successful partnership that started in 2023, NCMT will support the renowned Morgan Racecar and the innovative UWR Revolution 500 EVO racecar.
Howard University Finds Diamond in the Rough in Blake Harper
While the Washington metropolitan area is home for Blake Harper, the Howard University freshman is not just getting attention locally, but making waves and turning heads on the national scene. During his early days of basketball, Harper got exposure to some of the best training and competition in the talent-rich DMV.
Baker Dearing trust welcomes apprenticeship changes
The Baker Dearing Educational Trust that supports University Technical Colleges (UTCs) has welcomed the new flexibilities for companies taking on apprentices announced by the Government today, but argues that core educational subjects such as maths and English still remain important.
MSC introduces new brand of cutting tools
MSC Industrial Supply Co. UK (MSC) has introduced MSC Edge, a new brand of cutting tools designed by MSC engineers, for engineers. As the UK’s leading supplier of metalworking, safety, and MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) products, MSC and its team of time-served engineers recognised an increasing demand within SME engineering firms for durable, quality cutting tools, at an affordable price from a trusted source.
Getting secure with supply chains
In this article Nick Fryer, vice president of marketing at Sheer Logistics discusses the value of building resilient supply chains so aerospace manufacturing companies can employ strategies to navigate costly disruptions. The aerospace industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, fuelled by rising global demand for air travel, advancements in sustainable aviation technologies, and the expansion of defence and space exploration initiatives.
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