31 July 2025

Olivier Andriès, Safran CEO and Director

Safran to build €450 million aircraft carbon brake facility in France

Safran has announced it will build a new aircraft carbon brake production facility at the Plaine de l’Ain Industrial Park (PIPA) near Lyon, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The plant, scheduled to begin operations in 2030, is expected to boost Safran’s carbon brake production capacity by 25% by 2037. The new 30,000 m² (323,000 […]

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Josh Lane

IAG Cargo names Josh Lane as director of London operations

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, has appointed Josh Lane as director of London operations, highlighting the strategic importance of London Heathrow as its global headquarters and busiest hub. The role aims to strengthen operational efficiency and deliver improved customer-focused services. Lane, who previously served as Head of Warehouse at IAG Cargo,

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EPCOR and Riyadh Air sign long-term APU maintenance deal

EPCOR, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), has entered into a long-term agreement with Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, Riyadh Air, to provide full maintenance and support for APS5000 auxiliary power units (APUs) fitted to the airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The agreement is designed to

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IBA reports global passenger capacity up 10% from pre-pandemic levels

IBA, an aviation market intelligence and advisory company, has reported continued growth in global passenger capacity and shifting aircraft delivery patterns in the first half of 2025. Global Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs), a key measure of passenger capacity, rose by 4.6% compared with the first half of 2024 and stood 9.8% higher than in the

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Airbus Helicopters’ revenues grew 16% to €3.7 billion in the first half of 2025 © A.Pecchi / Airbus Helicopters

Airbus posts strong first-half commercial performance despite supply chain challenges

Airbus SE has reported consolidated financial results for the first half of 2025, highlighting strong commercial performance despite supply chain challenges affecting aircraft deliveries. Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury said the results reflected progress in the Defence and Space division and ongoing issues with engine supply for the A320 programme, which have pushed deliveries to

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