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Reuters • Gianluca Lo Nostro

Eutelsat forecasts more than €10 billion in commercial services revenue as it takes role in EU’s Starlink alternative

Eutelsat expects commercial services revenue of more than €10 billion ($11.1 billion) between 2032 and 2040, as it takes a leading role in the European Union’s planned alternative to Starlink. The forecast ties the company’s long-range revenue outlook to the initiative’s eventual deployment.

Also: CNA

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2026-10-29T10:04:28.270317-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

ITA Airways partners with Archer Aviation to develop Italian air taxi network

By FlightGlobal: ITA Airways has become the first European carrier to partner with electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) developer Archer Aviation, with a view to developing an air taxi network across Italy.

Airline Economics

Archer, ITA Airways to partner on all-electric air taxi network in Italy

Urban Air Mobility News

Archer and ITA Airways team up for air taxi network in Italy

Also: Seeking Alpha

5 Sources

2026-10-29T10:05:20.177436-07:00

defense

Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense

Giving counter-UAS operators 75 km of advance warning throws the advantage to them

By Breaking Defense: CACI’s SkyValor extends counter-UAS RF detection range to 75 km, giving operators more time to assess and respond to evolving drone threats and swarms.

1 Source

2026-10-28T14:04:36.735144-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

NTSB Warns GA Pilots of Fatal Injury Risk From Outdated, Faulty Restraints

By Flying Magazine: Agency urges GA owners and operators to inspect and replace certain seat restraints to lower risk of injury or death during accidents.

1 Source

2026-10-29T08:55:26.422655-07:00

aviation Air Cargo & Freight Logistics 777X Aircraft Finance & Leasing Orders Boeing

FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

Turkish Airlines leases pair of 777-300ER freighters from AerCap

By FlightGlobal: Nicknamed the 'Big Twin', the -300ERSF is a cargo conversion developed in partnership with the lessor.

Also: stattimes.com

3 Sources

2026-10-29T09:05:22.429724-07:00

aviation AI Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

eVTOL Insights • Thomas Sleightholm

Maxwell Aircraft Unveils Hybrid-Amphibious M1 Cargo Aircraft Concept

By eVTOL Insights: Thomas Sleightholm US-based Maxwell Aircraft has unveiled the M1 Hybrid, a patent-pending amphibious aircraft design that combines electric propulsion for take-off and climb with fuel-powered engines for cruise.

1 Source

2026-10-29T09:15:26.416121-07:00

aviation Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines