BBA Aviation sees profits plunge in first half

BBA Aviation, the FTSE 250 aviation and support services provider, said soft markets were to blame for a drop in profits in the first half.

BBA Aviation, the FTSE 250 aviation and support services provider, said soft markets were to blame for a drop in profits in the first half.

Profit before tax fell 27% to $58.4m in the six months to the end of June, pushing earnings per share down 17% to 12c.

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