BAE Systems grounds aid planes in Somalia and South Sudan

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BAE Systems has grounded aircraft vital for delivering aid to Somalia and other impoverished nations. The company withdrew airworthiness licenses for its Advanced Turbo-Prop planes, impacting humanitarian aid flights operated by EnComm Aviation. This decision comes amid record profits for BAE Systems. The ATP aircraft were crucial for reaching remote areas, and their grounding exacerbates a severe food crisis in Somalia, where millions face famine.


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