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CNBC • Elsa Ohlen

Arianespace expands launch commitments as Europe and partners pursue sovereign space capabilities

Arianespace’s Ariane 6 backlog is growing, with Amazon Leo adding six Ariane 64 launches to bring its contracted total to 24. New agreements with ICEYE and Indian space companies also deepen European cooperation on sovereign access, satellite launches and microsatellite technology amid proposed consolidation among major manufacturers.

Also: Economic Times and ANI News Agency
2026-09-10T04:36:46.680021-07:00
defense   Satellite   Europe   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Reuters • Cassell Bryan-Low

EXCLUSIVE: UK deepens reliance on Musk's SpaceX, spending nearly $40 million on satellite services

By Reuters: Britain has spent nearly $40 million on SpaceX satellite services, deepening its reliance on Elon Musk's company for military communications despite growing European concerns about dependence on U.S.

Also: Economic Times and CNA
2026-09-10T04:36:19.615463-07:00
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Reuters

Aerospacelab wins €2.4 billion deal to build majority of IRIS² satellites

By Reuters: Belgium's ​Aerospacelab said on Thursday it had won a €2.4 ‌billion ($2.8 billion) contract to build 264 satellites for the European Union's IRIS² network, which is due to offer ​secure communications for governments, security agencies and ​commercial users by 2030.

Also: resiliencemedia.co, resiliencemedia.co and satelliteprome.com
2026-09-10T05:06:10.376869-07:00
aviation   Europe   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   airBaltic   Airlines  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

airBaltic seeks €257 million emergency financing at 25% interest

By Air Data News: airBaltic is seeking approval for up to €257 million (US$ 300 million) in emergency financing carrying an annual interest rate of 25%, as the Latvian carrier struggles to secure the liquidity needed to implement a major restructuring of its operations.

2026-09-10T05:21:40.377527-07:00