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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Tata Sons appoints interim management committee to run Air India until a new CEO is named (Campbell Wilson to exit September 202

Air India will be operated by an interim committee appointed by Tata Sons while the group searches for a new chief executive. The change follows the scheduled departure of Campbell Wilson, who will leave in September 2026, keeping day-to-day leadership under committee oversight until a successor is selected.

Also: Aviation A2Z

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2026-07-16T23:27:12.375950-07:00

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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

With EU Funding Ukraine Will Buy 16 French Dassault Rafale Fighters

By AINonline: First four aircraft could be operational from 2028 following pilot training in France.

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2026-07-16T22:29:31.150271-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Viasat Demonstrates Automotive Voice Call in BMW Platform

By Via Satellite: In a recent demonstration during a 5G Automotive Association event, Viasat demonstrated a satellite voice call fully integrated into the infotainment system of a BMW Group vehicle.

Also: Satellite Evolution, satnews.com and spaceanddefense.io

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2026-07-16T15:57:19.833302-07:00

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AINonline • Analysis Staff, Leeham News

Pratt & Whitney Nears the End of the GTF Engine Saga, Eyes Its Successor

By AINonline: Its next-generation engine program reverses course.

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2026-07-16T22:17:25.917761-07:00

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Reuters • Kate Abnett

What is the EU's emissions trading system?

By Reuters: The European Commission will propose on Friday an overhaul of the EU's emissions trading system, Europe's biggest climate change policy, which affects power plants, industry, airlines and shipping firms across the continent.

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2026-07-16T22:15:16.070349-07:00

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Reuters

Saab profit beats forecast as defence boom spurs surge in orders

By Reuters: Swedish defence and aerospace group Saab reported a bigger-than-expected rise in operating earnings for the second ‌quarter on Friday as booming demand in its major markets drove a sharp rise in sales and order bookings.

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2026-07-16T23:43:59.994304-07:00

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Reuters • Cassell Bryan-Low, Joanna Plucinska, Tim Hepher

Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at Farnborough Airshow

By Reuters: Spiralling security risks are expected to push defence to the forefront of Britain's Farnborough Airshow, as aerospace and arms makers struggle to keep pace with demand for weapons while cementing a fragile recovery in civil jet and engine production.

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2026-07-16T23:44:00.863030-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

EDGE continues international expansion with Akaer acquisition

By FlightGlobal: Capture of Brazilian engineering specialist will give UAE-based group added impetus in UAV development. UAE state-owned defence and technology company EDGE has continued its international expansion with the acquisition of Brazilian aerospace and engineering company Akaer.