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Thales Strengthens Panama’s Air Traffic Management Capabilities with Comprehensive Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Thales will modernise the Air Traffic Control Centre of Panama’s Civil Aviation Authority by delivering a full suite of advanced air traffic management solutions designed to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Implemented in partnership with SOFRATESA, the project … Read the full press release

Airbus Secures Additional A350 1000 Order from China Airlines to Support Long Haul Growth

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has confirmed a follow-on order from China Airlines for five additional A350-1000 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total order for the type to 15 and complementing its existing fleet of 15 A350-900s. The deal supports China Airlines’ long-term … Read the full press release

Family-Owned Omnibus Weidachstein Introduces Locally CO₂-Free Buses with eCitaro Handover

(IN BRIEF) Omnibus Weidachstein GmbH & Co. KG has taken delivery of five Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses from Daimler Buses in Neu-Ulm, marking the family-owned company’s first move toward locally CO₂-free public transport. The buses will replace existing vehicles on … Read the full press release

From Sialkot to Birmingham: The Hidden Architecture of Transnational Criminal Networks

(IN BRIEF) The text argues that Pakistani-linked drug trafficking networks operating in the UK are not a recent development but the modern continuation of long-standing clandestine trade systems rooted in South Asia, which have evolved from historic courier routes into … Read the full press release

KPN Reaches Agreement with Trade Unions on New Collective Labor Deal Focused on Pay and Flexibility

(IN BRIEF) KPN and several trade unions have reached a negotiation result on a new collective labor agreement that emphasizes higher pay, greater flexibility, and improved support for employees’ financial and personal well-being. The proposed CAO includes a total salary … Read the full press release

Bilfinger drives decarbonization progress at Fortum CHP plant with biomass transition and P2H integration

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has completed a key milestone in Fortum’s €100 million modernization of its Częstochowa CHP plant in Poland as part of the company’s move away from fossil fuels. Under a contract awarded in 2024, Bilfinger is providing full … Read the full press release

Saab and Airservices Australia Sign Long-Term Service Agreement to Support Tower Automation at Major Airports

(IN BRIEF) Saab and Airservices Australia have signed a master service agreement covering automation services for major airports in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. The partnership ensures the ongoing deployment and upgrade of Saab’s Integrated Air Traffic Control Suite (I-ATS) … Read the full press release

Nokia powers major upgrade of KPN’s national core network as FabriQ becomes the foundation for the Netherlands’ digital future

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been selected by KPN to rebuild the Netherlands’ core digital infrastructure through an 800G-capable IP and optical network that forms the heart of KPN’s FabriQ architecture. The upgrade increases network capacity from 48 Tbps to more … Read the full press release

Bilfinger to Support Emarat and Emdad with End-to-End Engineering for Critical Jet-Fuel Link to the World’s Future Largest Airport

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been appointed by Emdad Aviation Fuel Storage FZCO, an affiliate of Emarat, to deliver complete engineering and design services for a new jet-fuel pipeline that will connect Dubai’s harbor-based Emdad terminal with the expanding Al Maktoum … Read the full press release

Nokia to Modernize Taoyuan International Airport’s Communications Network with Mission-Critical IP/MPLS Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Nokia will upgrade the communications infrastructure at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport using its mission-critical IP/MPLS solution, replacing the current systems in Terminals 1 and 2 and significantly strengthening cybersecurity, reliability, and operational efficiency. Delivered with HwaCom Systems, the … Read the full press release

Avia Solutions Group Highlights Chapman Freeborn’s Award-Winning Expansion in Key Global Aviation Markets

(IN BRIEF) Avia Solutions Group announced that its subsidiary Chapman Freeborn has won the “Innovation in Regional Service Expansion” award at the Aviation Innovation Awards 2025, recognising the company’s successful growth across the IMEA region and China. Presented during Dubai … Read the full press release

DNV launches London Cruise Centre to enhance decarbonization, innovation, and local support for Europe’s cruise industry

(IN BRIEF) DNV has inaugurated its London Cruise Centre to provide enhanced, time-zone-aligned support for cruise operators, shipyards, and ports across Europe. The centre will focus on helping the cruise industry address growing complexity through decarbonization, digitalization, and regulatory compliance. … Read the full press release

ISS Extends Longstanding Partnership with Brisbane Airport, Expands Scope to Include Enhanced Aviation Security Services

(IN BRIEF) ISS has extended and expanded its partnership with Brisbane Airport through a new five-year contract beginning in November 2025, with options for an additional three years. The agreement covers a broad range of aviation security and operational services, … Read the full press release

KPN to Invest Over €5 Billion in Fiber, 5G, Cybersecurity, and AI to Accelerate the Digitalization of the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) KPN will invest more than €5 billion by 2030 in fiber expansion, 5G, AI, and cybersecurity as part of its updated Connect, Activate & Grow strategy. The telecom leader is raising its fiber coverage goal from 80% to … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Partners with PD Ports and VEV to Deliver First Commercial eHGV Charging Facility in Stockton

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has opened its first eHGV charging hub at its Stockton-on-Tees depot, in partnership with PD Ports, the Port of Middlesbrough, and e-fleet solutions company VEV. The successful two-hour, 150 kW charging trial of a Volvo eHGV demonstrated … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Offers Free Nationwide Bus Travel for Military Personnel and Veterans on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach is offering free nationwide travel on its bus services for serving military personnel, veterans, and cadets on Remembrance Sunday (9 November) and Armistice Day (11 November). The initiative, supported by the company’s Veterans Network, encourages participation in … Read the full press release

ALBANIA: Lagardère Travel Retail and Kastrati Group Open New Duty Free Store at Durrës Port to Serve Growing Passenger Flows

(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Travel Retail has opened a new 100m² duty free store at Albania’s Port of Durrës through its joint venture with Kastrati Group, further expanding its presence in the country after launching operations at Tirana International Airport. The … Read the full press release

Costa Rica’s First Electric Train Secures EIB, CABEI and Green Climate Fund Financing to Drive Sustainable Urban Mobility

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), through EIB Global, has signed a $250 million loan to support Costa Rica’s first electric train project — the country’s first EIB-financed operation in over ten years. Co-funded with the Central American Bank … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Signs Deal with TUI Cruises for Two New LNG-Powered InTUItion Class Ships

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri has finalized a contract with TUI Cruises, a joint venture of TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, for two new InTUItion class cruise ships to be delivered in 2031 and 2032. The order replaces a previous … Read the full press release

Euronext Launches Mini-Sized Futures on European Government Bonds to Broaden Fixed Income Market Access

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has introduced its first set of mini-sized, cash-settled futures on major European government bonds, including the 10-year OAT, Bund, Bono, and BTP, as well as the first 30-year BTP. Listed on Euronext Derivatives Milan with a notional … Read the full press release