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Darwin buys Hampson Aerospace

Darwin Private Equity has acquired Hampson Aerospace Machining (HAM) from Hampson Industries for £23.7 million in cash.

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Triumph for Kongsberg in aviation deal

Triumph Group, a US aircraft manufacturer, has agreed to acquire the Essex and Germany-based aviation business of Kongsberg Automotive for £18 million.

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Dunedin sells navigation aids company

Mid-market private equity house Dunedin has sold Fernau Avionics, a designer of navigational aids for aeroplanes, for £32 million.

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Stobart to acquire Southend Airport

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AMETEK acquires Muirhead Aerospace

AMETEK, a global manufacturer of electric motors and electronic instruments, has acquired UK-based Muirhead Aerospace, a manufacturer of motion technology products for the aerospace and defense markets.

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Ryanair’s Aer Lingus stake takes off

Ryanair has upped its stake in rival Irish airline Aer Lingus to almost 30 per cent. Europe’s biggest low-cost airline bought an additional 3.5 million shares, bringing its total holding to more than 159 million.

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BA to fly away with French airline

Aviation giant British Airways has boosted the services offered by one of its subsidiaries after agreeing to buy a French airline.

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ATG takes off with airport lighting rival

A runway lighting company with revenues of more than £20 million a year has been created after ATG Airports bought one of its rivals.

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Kalbraier plans take-off for aviation firm

Suffolk-based entrepreneur Graeme Kalbraier has established an unusual spin-off from his insurance call handling company Call Connection – an aircraft charter business.

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Lonrho plans airline float

David Lenigas, entrepreneurial boss of Lonrho Africa, says the emerging conglomerate plans an AIM float in the New Year for Norse Air, the African air charter and leasing company where Lonrho has bought a 43 per cent controlling stake for £3.15 million.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial