The aviation industry is set for a major boost as £43 million for green projects was announced by the government today (20 January 2026), supporting jobs and unlocking new investment.

ESG research and ratings agency, Sustainalytics, has improved Leonardo’s ESG Risk Rating, reducing it to 22/100 from 29/100 (on a scale from zero to 100, where zero represents the best score), placing the Company third worldwide among aerospace & defence (A&D) companies.

IBA's Chief Economist & Chief Data Officer, Dr Stuart Hatcher, has revealed his insights and predictions for the upcoming year as easing inflation, lower fuel prices and improving OEM production rates underpin a more stable outlook for airlines.

Smiths Detection has enabled the launch of a fully automated International Remote Baggage Screening System (IRBS), setting a new global standard for cross-border aviation security and passenger processing between South Korea and the United States.

Newcastle International Airport (NIAL) has successfully secured a new £364 million bank finance package, refinancing existing facilities and supporting its long-term growth ambitions and sustainability targets.

Base Materials has developed a new proprietary Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tool to calculate the carbon footprint of its full product portfolio, providing partners robust, transparent environmental data as part of their own sustainability and supply chain reporting.