We take a look back at the week’s manufacturing news featuring: –

• Rolls-Royce’s multi-million pound deal with Lufthansa.
• What we know so far about the Ethiopian Airlines’ Boeing MAX 737 accident.
• Safran Group aircraft titanium grade component manufacturing using additive manufacturing for the Airbus A350.
• Investment for the only UK-based coffee machine manufacturer, Fracino.
• Forbes’ innovation report.
• Honda’s Swindon factory closure not due to Brexit and their commitment that every Honda vehicle will be electrified within 6 years.
• Nissan to stop the infinity model production at Sunderland plant.