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With this acquisition, Challenge Group now operates a fleet of 10 advanced aircraft, including six Boeing 747-400F and four Boeing 767-300F freighters. In less than three years, the company has successfully tripled its fleet, reinforcing its position as a key player in the global air cargo industry.

As the adoption of alternative fuels accelerates, ensuring robust safety frameworks and crew competence has become critical. According to DNV's Alternative Fuels Insights platform, the number of vessels equipped for alternative fuels continues to rise, with 322 methanol-fueled ships and 27 ammonia-fueled ships currently on order. To facilitate the safe operation of these vessels, shipboard crew must develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and updated procedures.

ABB has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the power electronics business of Gamesa Electric, a subsidiary of Siemens Gamesa, based in Spain. This acquisition strengthens ABB's position in the expanding market for high-powered renewable power conversion technology. The transaction is expected to significantly enhance ABB's product and service offerings for renewables OEMs and end users, supporting the growth strategy of ABB's Motion business area.

The construction of the Sprimont wind farm in Wallonia, Belgium, marks a step toward renewable energy and carbon reduction goals. Located along the E25 motorway in Damré, approximately 100 km from Brussels, the new onshore wind farm will feature five wind turbines with an annual production capacity of between 32 and 38 MWh, enough to supply clean energy to over 10,000 households.

Since June 2024, when HMD, a West African equipment dealer, introduced the Rokbak brand to the region, the RA30 and RA40 ADTs have proven ideal for the demanding local environments. Built for reliability, fuel efficiency, and heavy-duty performance, Rokbak haulers are gaining traction not only for their rugged design but also for the availability of attractive financing options.

Under the scope of work, KENC will design and engineer several custom solutions, including a hose reel platform to house the hydraulic power unit (HPU), a hose saddle, a control cabin work frame, and a gangway platform. The primary challenge was to deliver lightweight, stable, and robust structures tailored to the deck requirements of the jack-up vessel. KENC's design and finite element analysis teams collaborated closely to achieve solutions that meet the project's demanding specifications for strength, weight, and safety.

Powered by DocuWare, the solution allows automatic matching of invoices to purchase orders within the MCS-rm rental management system, streamlining approvals and reducing errors from manual data entry. The integration is available for both existing and new MCS customers.

A consortium including VINCI subsidiaries Eurovia CZ and Stavby mostů (50%) alongside Austria's PORR (50%) will construct a 12.6 km section of Prague's eastern ring road. Valued at €385 million, the project, set to begin in Q1 2025 and finish by 2027, includes 19 bridges, two tunnels, and infrastructure for pedestrians, cyclists, and noise reduction.

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Sarens is pioneering sustainable practices in the industry with its SGC-90 electric crane. Known affectionately as ‘Little Celeste,' this revolutionary crane reduces energy consumption by up to 40% by feeding excess electricity back into the grid. It has already proven instrumental in several high-stakes projects, including Indonesia's Balikpapan refinery and Taiwan's Greater Changhua offshore wind farm.