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SpaceWatch Global • Judith Delany

Switzerland launches new space command to deliver dual-use capabilities amid contested orbital environment

Switzerland is creating a new space command focused on dual-use capabilities, European cooperation, and maintaining stability in an increasingly contested orbital environment. The effort—outlined in the context of Space Symposium 2026—centers on aligning national priorities with partner frameworks for space resilience.

2026-04-23T01:20:03.519487-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

NATO picks Saab GlobalEye as new AWACS: report

By AeroTime: NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) awarded the contract to replace the alliance’s aging fleet of Boeing E-3A Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft to Sweden’s Saab and Canada’s Bombardier on April 21, 2026, according to French defense publication La Lettre.

2026-04-23T02:50:46.727091-07:00

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Euronews • Dianne Apen-Sadler

Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3 is opening. Here’s what to expect

By Euronews: Airlines in Terminal 2 will move operations to the new building over the next three months.

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Fraport opens Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 3, marking major expansion milestone

One Mile at a Time

New "Flagship" SkyTeam Lounge Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 Opens

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2026-04-22T03:24:55.875731-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Lufthansa debuts first retrofitted A380 with new 68-seat business class

By Air Data News: D-AIMC 'Mike-Charly' operates inaugural flight from Munich to Los Angeles after Lufthansa operated its first Airbus A380 equipped with new business class seats on April 23, with D-AIMC 'Mike-Charly' departing Munich as flight LH452 to Los Angeles.

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First A380 with new Business Class takes off

2026-04-23T02:49:44.102253-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

Heathrow okayed to recover early expansion costs

By ch-aviation: The UK Civil Aviation Authority has tentatively allowed the operator of London Heathrow to raise fees in 2027 and 2028 to recover up to GBP320 million pounds (USD432 million) in early expansion costs borne in 2025 and 2026.

2026-04-23T02:24:40.681167-07:00

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CNBC • Lucy Handley

Economic coercion from U.S. and Europe almost drove Canada 'into China's arms,' says Trudeau

By CNBC: Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said U.S. actions almost allowed aircraft manufacturer Bombardier to be bought by China.

2026-04-23T01:50:47.135218-07:00

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Skies Magazine • Transport Canada Press Release

Canada aims for sovereign space launch capabilities with new legislation

By Skies Magazine: The Canadian Space Launch Act would enable the government to regulate and oversee space launch and re-entry activities conducted from Canadian territory.

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