space   Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceNews.com • Andrew Parsonson

EU imposes 24-hour delay on some Copernicus Sentinel imagery after US security request

The EU has ordered a 24-hour delay in releasing certain Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 Earth observation imagery under Copernicus, following a US request citing security concerns about the satellites’ output. The measure applies to some imagery releases while review occurs.

2026-07-24T03:13:25.031639-07:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   F-16   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Romanian F-16 shoot down drone in country’s airspace, Italian Eurofighters join

By AeroTime: The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, has confirmed that a Romanian Air Force F-16 shot down a drone that entered the country's airspace.

2026-07-24T03:19:25.939145-07:00
aviation   Europe   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Skydive PC-6 fatally stalled on take-off after smoke seen and engine speed fell

By FlightGlobal: None of the 11 occupants survived the loss-of-control accident near Nancy. French investigators have indicated that smoke was observed by skydivers in the cabin of a Pilatus PC-6 during take-off before the aircraft stalled, rolled to the left, and crashed.

2026-07-24T03:36:26.912125-07:00
aviation   Museums   AI   Supply Chain   Hydrogen   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

MTU readies for ground tests of Flying Fuel Cell demonstrator

By FlightGlobal: Evaluations will take place at Munich site as firm eyes future collaboration with Airbus on the technology. MTU Aero Engines has begun assembly of the first pre-production 350kW fuel cell stack as part of its Flying Fuel Cell (FFC) programme, the German propulsion firm says.

2026-07-24T03:49:33.246438-07:00
aviation   Routes   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Southwest Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

Southwest attention turns to building on model changes

By FlightGlobal: Carrier aims to build on strong revenue growth with network push into "points of strength". Having completed the roll-out of a string of business model changes over the past year, Southwest Airlines executives are turning their attentions to what comes next.

2026-07-24T03:19:28.397244-07:00