BAE Systems grounds vital food aid aircraft in South Sudan, Somalia, and DRC

theguardian.com

BAE Systems has ceased support for aircraft vital for delivering food aid to crisis-stricken regions. This decision grounds planes that supplied food to South Sudan, Somalia, and the DRC. The move comes as BAE Systems reports record profits, with the company revoking the airworthiness certificate for its last commercial aircraft model, the ATP. This impacts humanitarian contracts, including one with the World Food Programme in Somalia. The ATP aircraft were crucial for reaching remote areas with limited airstrips. EnComm Aviation, the operator, claims BAE misled them about continued support and is seeking significant damages.


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