A supply contract has been awarded to SPIE UK for maintenance and repair support services to Airbus’ wing assembly production facility in Broughton, UK.

The work will be performed on the facility’s mechanical and electrical assets.

Airbus Group SE has announced the sale of $1.21bn worth of bonds due 16 June 2021 through public offering.

"As part of the partnership, the UAE Space Agency and Nasa will initially collaborate on Mars exploration."

Based in the Netherlands, Airbus is engaged in manufacturing defence and aerospace products.

Nasa and the UAE have executed a contract to partner on a number of tasks, including aeronautics research, space science, technology, and airspace exploration.

The partners will also work on spacecraft and space stations, as well as ground-based antenna systems.

As part of the partnership, the UAE Space Agency and Nasa will initially collaborate on Mars exploration.