space   Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

e-GEOS and VENG sign multi‑year agreement to commercialise SAOCOM SAR data globally

e-GEOS and Argentine firm VENG have signed a multi‑year cooperation, marketing and distribution agreement to expand global sales of SAR data from Argentina’s SAOCOM satellite constellation. e-GEOS is a joint venture of the Italian Space Agency (20%) and Telespazio (80%); VENG is 97% owned by CONAE.

2026-04-08T13:40:21.492551-07:00
defense   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

USAF certifies A-10 for probe‑and‑drogue aerial refuelling, boosting interoperability

By FlightGlobal: The move is a rare use of the probe-and-drogue method for in-flight refuelling by the US Air Force, which typically conducts such missions via a fuel transfer boom.

Also: The Aviationist and theaviationgeekclub.com
2026-04-08T12:11:08.061992-07:00
aviation   Supply Chain   Europe   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
Aviation Week • Thierry Dubois

Aura Aero raises €340M for ERA 19‑seat hybrid‑electric aircraft; first flight delayed to late 2027

By Aviation Week: Aura Aero has secured an additional €340 million ($393 million) of funding, but first flight of its hybrid-electric, 19-seat ERA has been pushed to late 2027.

2026-04-08T11:32:37.479703-07:00