16 January 2025

Trac Precision Solutions (TRAC) has been acquired by India’s PTC Industries

TRAC acquired by India’s PTC Industries

Rcapital has announced the sale of Trac Precision Solutions (TRAC), a UK-based provider of precision-machined components serving the aerospace, defence and power generation sectors, to India’s PTC Industries Ltd, a prominent player in the engineering industry. The acquisition follows TRAC’s remarkable turnaround, which saw the company return to profitability and achieve sustained growth. Rcapital took […]

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Staff of Panasonic Avionics' new Portland software centre © Panasonic Avionics

Panasonic Avionics opens new software hub in Portland

Panasonic Avionics has announced the launch of a new software centre of excellence in Portland, Oregon. Portland joins Panasonic Avionics’ network of global engineering hubs, which includes facilities in Irvine, California; Malmö, Sweden; Osaka, Japan and Pune and Mumbai in India. The Pune centre, established in July 2024, was further bolstered by a new software

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TP Aerospace and Maldivian have expanded their partnership © TP Aerospace

TP Aerospace and Maldivian extend partnership

TP Aerospace has extended its long-standing partnership with Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, by implementing a comprehensive cycle flat rate (CFR) programme. This full-service, all-inclusive solution will support Maldivian’s newly acquired A330 wide-body fleet, further strengthening the relationship between the two companies. Maldivian has been a valued customer of TP Aerospace since 2015,

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Liebherr has decided to expand the production facilities of its aerospace division in Guaratinguetá, Brasil

Liebherr Aerospace Brasil to expand operations with €45m investment

Liebherr has announced plans to expand the production facilities of its aerospace division in Guaratinguetá, Brasil, by 8,000 m². The new site, expected to be operational within two years of construction commencement, represents a €45 million investment over the next decade. This expansion is set to create hundreds of new jobs, providing a significant boost

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Brian Postel

Brian Postel appointed new president for CAVU Aerospace

Brian Postel has been appointed as CAVU Aerospace‘s new president. With over 40 years of experience in aerospace management, Postel brings extensive expertise and a strategic vision to drive the company’s growth and commitment to excellence. Throughout his distinguished career, Postel has achieved significant milestones in the aerospace sector. His leadership experience and in-depth industry

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TBM 960 and Kodiak 100 in flight © Jean-Marie Urlacher

Daher delivers 82 TBM and Kodiak aircraft in 2024

Daher has delivered 82 aircraft in 2024, comprising TBM and Kodiak single-engine turboprops, reflecting an 11% increase compared to the previous year. This growth was accompanied by 100 new orders, ensuring a strong order book with deliveries planned into 2026. CEO Nicolas Chabbert expressed gratitude to customers and Daher’s teams, noting: “The market demand for

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The National Police Agency of Japan becomes new Airbus H160 operator

Japan’s National Police Agency receives Airbus H160 helicopters

The National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan has become the first para-public operator in the country to receive the Airbus H160 helicopter, a state-of-the-art rotorcraft designed for advanced safety and versatility. The delivery marks a significant milestone in modernising the NPA’s aviation fleet. The first of the two helicopters was handed over at the end

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