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Bomb threats divert multiple European flights, including Aer Lingus A320 bound for Rome

An Aer Lingus A320 flying from Dublin to Rome diverted to a French military air base Thursday after a bomb threat, with more than 150 people aboard. The diversion was part of a broader wave of alerts that disrupted passenger flights across Europe, prompting further diversions and a military escort for another flight.

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2026-11-05T01:04:27.618062-08:00
defense   Hypersonic   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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DefenseNews.com • Rudy Ruitenberg

MBDA plans to fly ‘fat’ hypersonic interceptor demonstrator before end-2029

By DefenseNews.com: “So it’s a bit fat, but it’s a Formula 1. It’s hypersonic, truly hypersonic, not just Mach 5," MBDA executive Lionel Mazenq said of the envisioned Hydis interceptor missile for Europe.

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2026-11-05T01:05:29.058974-08:00
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Fatal skydive crash pilot failed to pull Caravan out of intentional steep descent

By FlightGlobal: Aircraft initially followed post-jump profile of previous flights before exceeding maximum speed limit. US investigators believe a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan pilot intentionally put the aircraft into a steep descent after releasing skydivers, but failed to pull out before the aircraft exceeded its speed limits.

2026-11-05T03:05:30.366773-08:00
aviation   eVTOL   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Vaeridion Raises Nearly €125 Million to Build Electric Microliner Prototype and Assembly Line

By FlightGlobal: Equity raise on top of European grant will enable construction of first Microliner prototype and final assembly line.

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2026-11-05T00:04:56.579346-08:00
aviation   Routes   Africa   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Uganda Airlines seeks Lagos-Accra fifth freedom rights

By ch-aviation: Uganda Airlines (UR, Entebbe) is working on obtaining fifth freedom rights for its newly launched route between Entebbe, Lagos, and Accra, with Ghana having approved the arrangement but Nigeria yet to grant authorisation, CEO Girma Wake has told ch-aviation.

2026-11-05T02:28:20.782282-08:00