Design capabilities can now be marketed to OEMs and operators domestically and overseas, benefitting customers through shorter lead times and cost savings for the design, certification and installation process.

Air Works is bringing its rotary, fixed wing, commercial and defence servicing operations under the umbrella of maintenance giant Adani, which will be well-placed to benefit from the growth in India's MRO market.

Satys' acquisition of Air Livery could prove lucrative, as the UK repainting firm is forecasting a turnover of GBP 17 million for 2018/19. Its experience in graphics, external markings and sticker production all contribute.