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Rolls-Royce Trent 700 selected by IAFC

Rolls-Royce has been selected by International AirFinance Corporation (IAFC) to provide Trent 700 engines for 20 A330 Regional aircraft, in a deal worth $930m.

The Trent 700 is the market leader on the A330 with more than 60% of new orders over the last three years. The Trent 700 now accounts for 90% of A330 freighters in service and on order.

Moulay Omar Alaoui, International AirFinance Corporation, President and CEO, said: "We selected the Trent 700 as the best solution in terms of economics and reliability."

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Eric Schulz, Rolls-Royce, President - Civil Large Engines, said: "We welcome our customer's confidence in the Trent 700 as the best solution for fuel burn, emissions and noise performance as well as delivering unrivalled reliability for Middle East operations."

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Luton Airport and University of Beds sign AI partnership

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Luton Airport and University of Beds sign AI partnership

6 January 2026

London Luton Airport (LLA) and the University of Bedfordshire have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) collaboration.

STARLUX takes delivery of first Airbus A350-1000

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STARLUX takes delivery of first Airbus A350-1000

6 January 2026

STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has taken delivery of its first of 18 A350-1000s, becoming the 11th global operator of the largest version of the A350.

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Cranfield University's NFLC secures Reach for the Sky funding

5 January 2026

Cranfield University’s National Flying Laboratory Centre (NFLC) has been successful in a bid for funding from the Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund, a UK government led initiative aimed at encouraging young people into careers in the aviation sector.

Stansted given green light to increase passenger limit

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Stansted given green light to increase passenger limit

5 January 2026

London Stansted has secured planning approval to increase its annual passenger limit up to 51 million, unlocking the potential to deliver a wide range of consumer, economic and community benefits over the next 20 years.

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CALC orders 30 A320neo Family aircraft

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CALC orders 30 A320neo Family aircraft

5 January 2026

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has signed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A320neo Family aircraft.

Babcock leads new STEM pilot in Plymouth

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Babcock leads new STEM pilot in Plymouth

5 January 2026

Babcock International Group is to lead a new STEM pilot in Plymouth as part of a major UK Government £182 million national skills drive.

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