Skyways Aviation has arranged the ACMI lease of a Saab 340A freighter for Loganair of the UK. The aircraft is under contract from Avion Express of Lithuania and is based at Inverness from where it is flying to Stornoway and Benbecula on freight services for the Royal Mail.
Skyways Aviation has worked with Loganair for many years, having previously placed three aircraft and a CT7 engine with the Scottish airline. Loganair has also called upon the company several times since to source ACMI cover for its short term aircraft requirements.
The DoD has changed its structures and is been increasing efforts to facilitate access to loans by companies interested in working with artificial intelligence, advanced materials and semiconductors, biotechnology and quantum science.
India has approved millions of dollars in new military purchases, most of which will go to public sector companies.
The main obstacles to overcoming risks in the region are a lack of a strong cybersecurity culture and inadequate funds to invest in this domain given a widespread Chinese presence in the region.
MBDA is adapting to supply chain pressures as the Russian invasion of Ukraine leads to increased demand for armaments.
Despite the additional funding promised this week, the UK armed forces still look set to face cutbacks, and maintaining international commitments to AUKUS and GCAP may limit the options for other programmes.
This week on the Shephard Defence Podcast, senior naval reporter Harry Lye and military training & simulation reporter Norbert Neumann chat with Professor John Louth.
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