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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Whisper Aero unveils JetFoil integrated ducted-fan concept pitching near-VTOL performance at half the thrust

Whisper Aero has provided new details on its JetFoil concept, positioning an integrated ducted-fan design as a near-VTOL solution without tilting. The developer claims that a “blown-wing” configuration for next-generation runway-independent aircraft delivers significant benefits while leveraging electric ducted-fan vertical lift.

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2026-06-02T08:43:10.757999-07:00
ATC   PaxEx   Europe   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines  
politico.eu • Tommaso Lecca

All flights to and from Brussels, Charleroi airports canceled due to surprise strike

By politico.eu: The absence of Belgian air traffic controllers at both hubs led to more than 100 flights being disrupted.

2026-06-02T07:56:58.224412-07:00
Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Insurers lose $340mn Russian aircraft claim

By ch-aviation: Support Contact Newsroom Print Page Preparing for print Commercial Aviation © Tis Meyer (PlanePics.org) By Hilka Birns 02Jun2026 LinkedIn X Facebook Copy news link RSS Feed In a setback for the aviation insurance industry, the Commercial High Court of England and Wales in London has rejected claims by Chubb European Group and Fidelis Insurance Ireland to recover about USD340 million from various war risk underwriters over payouts linked to aircraft lost to lessors following Russia's full-scale war on Ukraine.

2026-06-02T07:57:02.054042-07:00
Aerial Firefighting   Europe   Orders   Aviation Safety & Regulation   ATR  
latribune.fr • Florine Galéron

Incendies : face à la pénurie de Canadair, le Kepplair 72 prêt à voler dès 2027

By latribune.fr: Basé sur la conversion d’un ATR 72, le bombardier d'eau fera ses premiers essais de largage en fin d'année et espère obtenir sa certification au printemps suivant.

2026-06-02T02:12:31.267190-07:00