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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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Astra Group completes delivery of Manchester Airport wayfinding contract

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Astra Group completes delivery of Manchester Airport wayfinding contract

13 March 2026

Manchester based provider of traditional and digital signage solutions, Astra Group, has completed on a seven-figure wayfinding contract for Manchester Airport.

AirportsUK urges government to help increase competitiveness

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AirportsUK urges government to help increase competitiveness

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At last night's AirportsUK Annual Dinner, senior aviation executives and politicians were given an insight into the size of the prize if government worked with the sector to increase competitiveness.

UK-first achieved in advanced materials

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UK-first achieved in advanced materials

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The UK has established its first sovereign manufacturing capability for ultrahigh temperature materials - vital for space, hypersonic and propulsion systems.

Smith Myers and HAT.tec integrate ARTEMIS with SCALE

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Smith Myers and HAT.tec integrate ARTEMIS with SCALE

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Smith Myers Communications and HAT.tec have announced the integration of the ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection and Location System (MPDLS) with the HAT.tec mission management system SCALE across the helicopter fleet of a major European law enforcement agency.

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BBGA hosts annual conference and AGM at 50

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BBGA hosts annual conference and AGM at 50

11 March 2026

The British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) will host its annual conference and AGM on 12th March in London, 50 years on from the formation of its antecedent, the General Aviation Manufacturers’ and Traders’ Association (GAMTA).

HRH The Princess Royal tours MTL Advanced in Rotherham

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HRH The Princess Royal tours MTL Advanced in Rotherham

10 March 2026

HRH The Princess Royal visited Rotherham based MTL Advanced (part of WEC Group) on Friday 20th February to meet apprentices, engineers and senior leadership, gaining an insight into the company’s continued investment in skills development, innovation and regional growth and learning about its new Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC).

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