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Reuters • Julia Payne

Ryanair to cut 2.2 million Belgian seats in 2026–27 after €3 passenger tax imposed

Ryanair will remove 1.1 million seats at Charleroi in 2026 and a further 1.1 million in 2027 — a 2.2m-seat reduction — in response to Belgium’s decision to introduce a €3 per‑passenger departure tax. The airline also signalled capacity trims in Spain, France, Germany and Portugal.

2026-01-14T06:06:32.114481-08:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

French Army: Combat in Ukraine validates helicopters’ role and accelerates manned–unmanned teaming

By AeroTime: French Army leaders say combat in Ukraine confirms helicopters are essential for air assault/counter-drone missions, while manned-unmanned teaming accelerates.

2026-01-14T07:46:01.605160-08:00
space   Satellite   PaxEx   Commercial Space   Airbus   Airlines  
Airbus

Airbus UpNext launches SpaceRAN demonstrator to test 5G NTN global connectivity from orbit

By Airbus: Airbus UpNext launches Airbus UpNext SpaceRAN, a new demonstrator to enable standardised global connectivity by exploring advanced 5G NTN capabilities.

Also: Satellite Evolution, Airbus, Business Wire and 3 more
2026-01-14T03:24:45.157244-08:00
aviation   eVTOL   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
eVTOL Insights • Jason Pritchard

UrbanV and Pax Aeroportos sign agreement to develop Brazil’s first urban vertiports in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

By eVTOL Insights: UrbanV and Pax Aeroportos have signed an agreement to co-develop and integrate vertiport infrastructure at Campo de Marte in São.

Also: International Airport Review, evaint.com and airportindustry-news.com
2026-01-14T06:27:29.962343-08:00
space   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
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Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Study Warns Lunar Exploration Infrastructure Could Contaminate and Degrade Ancient Ice Deposits

By Universe Today: There is a fundamental tension in space exploration that has created ongoing debates for decades. By creating the infrastructure we need to explore other worlds, we damage them in some way, making them either less scientifically interesting or less “pristine,” which some would argue, in itself, is a bad thing.

2026-01-14T07:33:17.259117-08:00