The International Group announced yesterday that it has launched an aerospace and defence division - International Aerospace & Defence Alloys (IADA) - a dedicated business focused on high-integrity alloys for aerospace and defence programmes.

Telford based Bruderer UK and Brandauer are marking 60 years of precision production with a £700,000 investment.

Advanced engineering and manufacturing specialist, AFD Systems, has invested in its continued growth with the recruitment of three new employees.

EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first of 16 Airbus A350 900 on order, becoming the launch operator for the type in North Africa.

New data from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) shows rising passenger numbers are expected to continue this year with nearly a third of consumers (31%) planning to fly more in 2026 than they did last year.

Young people will be given a quicker route into high-quality jobs on major projects as the UK Government slashes red tape to fast-track the process.