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KLM Cityhopper weighs Embraer E2 vs Airbus A220 for 25-aircraft regional jet order

KLM Cityhopper is evaluating a new order for 25 regional jets, with Embraer’s E2 family and Airbus’s A220 both in contention, according to managing director Maarten Koopmans. The decision will determine fleet commonality for the carrier’s regional arm and shape near-term delivery and operating economics.

2026-05-05T13:03:56.438593-07:00

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TUI fly exits widebody flying on Belgium AOC, reshaping leisure long-haul capacity

2026-05-06T10:18:53.551110-07:00

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France pre-positions Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group in the Red Sea for potential Strait of Hormuz mission

2026-05-06T08:21:25.875536-07:00

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Lufthansa to make binding offer for Portugal’s TAP, positioning stake as ‘right addition’ amid Iran-driven risk

2026-05-06T06:07:04.914530-07:00

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Telespazio France to distribute Greenerwave multi-orbit defense terminals in Europe Telespazio France has signed an agreement with Greenerwave to distribute Greenerwave’s multi-orbit terminals for the European defense market. The deal positions multi-orbit terminal supply as a deployable enabler for defense customers seeking resilient connectivity amid ongoing secure-satcom architecture planning.

2026-05-06T13:46:10.306243-07:00

Telespazio France to distribute Greenerwave multi-orbit defense terminals in Europe

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TUI fly exits widebody flying on Belgium AOC, reshaping leisure long-haul capacity TUI fly (Belgium) is ending its widebody operations on its Belgian AOC, marking a shift away from widebody-capable flying within the carrier’s legal operating structure. The move changes how the airline positions long-haul capacity and aircraft deployment for Belgium-linked service.

2026-05-06T10:18:53.551110-07:00

TUI fly exits widebody flying on Belgium AOC, reshaping leisure long-haul capacity

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France pre-positions Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group in the Red Sea for potential Strait of Hormuz mission France has moved the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and escorts from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea, positioning its carrier strike group for a conditional mission aimed at restoring navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Paris says the operation would begin once threats fall and shipping is reassured, and it urged Washington and Tehran to consider the proposal.

2026-05-06T08:21:25.875536-07:00

France pre-positions Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group in the Red Sea for potential Strait of Hormuz mission

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UK mulls rejoining EU airline satnav after airline lobbying The UK is considering whether to rejoin the EU’s airline satnav scheme following lobbying by airlines. The decision would determine how UK aircraft navigation services align with EU aviation standards and the commercial/regulatory terms carriers face for equipped operations.

2026-05-06T06:12:30.877121-07:00

UK mulls rejoining EU airline satnav after airline lobbying

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LOT Polish Airlines launches its first nonstop Warsaw–San Francisco route with Boeing 787 Dreamliner for Summer 2026 LOT Polish Airlines inaugurates nonstop service between Warsaw Chopin (WAW) and San Francisco (SFO), its first-ever direct link to the U.S. West Coast. For Summer 2026, the route will operate up to four times weekly using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, expanding the carrier’s North America footprint.

2026-05-06T06:07:12.633495-07:00

LOT Polish Airlines launches its first nonstop Warsaw–San Francisco route with Boeing 787 Dreamliner for Summer 2026

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Lufthansa to make binding offer for Portugal’s TAP, positioning stake as ‘right addition’ amid Iran-driven risk Lufthansa plans to move from prior non-binding interest to a binding offer for TAP Air Portugal, with Group strategy executives calling TAP a geographically complementary, connectivity-critical addition for Portugal. The company says it will proceed despite added risks from the Iran conflict, framing a continued path through Portugal’s privatization process.

2026-05-06T06:07:04.914530-07:00

Lufthansa to make binding offer for Portugal’s TAP, positioning stake as ‘right addition’ amid Iran-driven risk

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Explosion at Safran Ventilation Systems test bench in Blagnac leaves two workers critically injured An explosion during a high-pressure test at Safran’s Ventilation Systems site in Blagnac (near Toulouse) injured two technicians, with one described as still in critical care and the second improving. Investigators are examining the incident’s technical causes, including the role of a high-pressure nozzle.

2026-05-06T02:00:19.951842-07:00

Explosion at Safran Ventilation Systems test bench in Blagnac leaves two workers critically injured

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Air Congo sets up first intercontinental route: Kinshasa–Brussels nonstops in early 3Q26, with CEO talks and new ATRs Air Congo is preparing to launch nonstop long-haul service between Kinshasa and Brussels, its first intercontinental route. Multiple reports frame the plan around an early 3Q26 start, with Brussels-Europe competition highlighted as ticket sales begin from July. The airline’s CEOs also discussed the service with Ethiopian Airlines and the acquisition of new ATRs.

2026-05-06T02:00:16.681086-07:00

Air Congo sets up first intercontinental route: Kinshasa–Brussels nonstops in early 3Q26, with CEO talks and new ATRs

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KLM Cityhopper weighs Embraer E2 vs Airbus A220 for 25-aircraft regional jet order

TUI fly exits widebody flying on Belgium AOC, reshaping leisure long-haul capacity

France pre-positions Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group in the Red Sea for potential Strait of Hormuz mission

Lufthansa to make binding offer for Portugal’s TAP, positioning stake as ‘right addition’ amid Iran-driven risk

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