space   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ATMOS Space Cargo raises €25.7M Series A to launch three PHOENIX 2 return capsules and start regular return-from-orbit operation

German-French startup ATMOS Space Cargo secured a €25.7 million Series A to build an initial fleet of three PHOENIX 2 return capsules and begin regular Earth return operations. The funding supports a dual-use business for government and defense customers and lays groundwork for the PHOENIX 3 programme to expand Europe’s sovereign return capability.

2026-04-22T02:36:19.921147-07:00
defense   Africa   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Embraer  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Togo linked to order for four Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos

By Air Data News: Togo is reportedly set to acquire four Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft under a deal valued at around $82 million, according to multiple African media outlets, although neither the Brazilian manufacturer nor the Togolese government has officially confirmed the purchase.

2026-04-22T01:58:22.188749-07:00
aviation   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Rolls-Royce wins first 787 engine order in nearly three years

By Air Data News: March deal for eight aircraft ended a 34-month drought for Trent-powered Rolls-Royce has secured its first new engine selection for the Boeing 787 in nearly three years, with an order recorded in March 2026 for eight aircraft , marking the first Trent-powered deal since mid-2023.

2026-04-22T01:34:41.551221-07:00
aviation   Africa   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Air India   Airlines   Boeing   Boeing 737  
ch-aviation • Ivan Nadalet

Ethiopian orders 11+15 B787s, 20+21 B737 MAX 8s

By ch-aviation: Ethiopian Airlines (ET, Addis Ababa International) has agreed to order eleven B787-9s and twenty B737-8s from Boeing (BOE, Washington National). As part of the commitment, announced during the Dubai Airshow 2023, Ethiopian has also gained options for a further 15 and 21 jets respectively.

2026-04-22T00:36:12.290257-07:00