New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia
This budget will be spent over the next four years and nearly doubles the country’s defence spending as part of GDP to 2%.
bmibaby re-signs with Dunlop Aircraft Tyres
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres has landed a three-year contract worth more than £1 million with UK-based low-fare airline bmibaby.
The agreement will see the tyre manufacturer exclusively supply the airline with nosewheel and main wheel tyres for its fleet of Boeing 737-300s and 737-500s.
Bmibaby operates services from the UK to holiday and business destinations across Europe. The company is a long-standing Dunlop Aircraft Tyres customer and under this new agreement the airline will receive new and retreaded tyres.
“Naturally we are delighted to win all contracts, but it is especially rewarding to retain important customers such as bmibaby,” remarked Dunlop Aircraft Tyres’ chairman, Ian Edmondson. “We operate in a competitive marketplace and can only secure this level of business with major airlines by continually delivering excellent, reliable products and strong after-sales support. This contract is not only a vote of confidence in Dunlop’s ability to deliver in the future but also acknowledges our success to date.”
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