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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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Cranfield steps up in 2026 QS Sustainability Rankings

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Cranfield steps up in 2026 QS Sustainability Rankings

3 February 2026

Cranfield University has strengthened its global position in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026 – now ranking in the top 10% of universities worldwide.

Global aircraft deliveries in 2025 highest in seven years

Aerospace

Global aircraft deliveries in 2025 highest in seven years

3 February 2026

More aircraft were delivered in 2025 than in the previous seven years, with 25% more aircraft delivered in 2025 than in 2024 – at 1,411 compared with 1,128 the previous year – according to ADS, the trade association for the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors.

ABT sets framework for OEM battery development

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ABT sets framework for OEM battery development

2 February 2026

UK battery pack manufacturer Alexander Battery Technologies (ABT), has set out a clearer framework for how OEMs can approach battery development.

AGS secures £745m refinancing package

Aerospace

AGS secures £745m refinancing package

2 February 2026

AGS Airports (AGS) - which operates Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports and collectively handles over 11 million passengers annually - has completed a £745 million refinancing package, with support from Allied Irish Bank (AIB).

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Helen Hardy appointed CEO of CILT (UK)

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Helen Hardy appointed CEO of CILT (UK)

2 February 2026

The Board of Trustees of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) is pleased to confirm the appointment of Helen Hardy as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following a successful seven-month period as Interim CEO.

Report exposes airports’ long term investment and financial viability challenge

Aerospace

Report exposes airports’ long term investment and financial viability challenge

2 February 2026

ACI EUROPE recently released a landmark report on the future viability of the airport industry, based on research conducted by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG): 'Decoupling Financial Viability from Volume Growth: Charting the Way Forward for Europe’s Airports'.

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