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Safran Chief Executive Olivier Andries said he sees an appetite from Britain’s Labour government to work with the European Union on industrial policy. The comments point to potential UK-EU coordination on the industrial environment for aerospace, though no specific initiative or commitments were detailed.
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KLM has removed Dubai from its schedule through the end of March 2027, while Lufthansa Group carriers Lufthansa, SWISS and Eurowings have again postponed their return to the city. The changes reflect continuing regional tensions and airport security concerns; the reports also cite delayed services to Saudi Arabia.
Bristow Group pilots can now train on a new AW139 Level D full-flight simulator at the company’s simulation hall in Dyce, near Aberdeen International Airport in Scotland. The facility adds simulator capacity for the helicopter operator’s pilot training operations.
Safran Chief Executive Olivier Andries said he sees an appetite from Britain’s Labour government to work with the European Union on industrial policy. The comments point to potential UK-EU coordination on the industrial environment for aerospace, though no specific initiative or commitments were detailed.
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has selected Thales to supply four deployable primary and secondary radar systems. The equipment is intended to support civil and military airspace surveillance as well as approach and landing operations, extending Thales’ role in Romania’s air-defense and air-traffic surveillance infrastructure.
The European Space Agency’s INVICTUS hypersonic aircraft program has passed its first major review, marking a milestone in the program’s development. The next review is expected in October 2027; the available report does not specify further technical findings or schedule details.
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ING expects global passenger growth to rebound to about 5% in 2027, but elevated fuel prices, aircraft shortages and geopolitical disruption are weighing on airline profitability. The reports point to uneven conditions: U.S. domestic fares rose 30.8% year over year in August 2026 while bookings slipped 1.6%, even as Finnair nearly doubled third-quarter net profit.
The European Defence Fund has selected French on-orbit transportation startup OSMOS X to lead a coalition examining how European countries can respond to threats in orbit. The article does not specify the consortium’s membership, funding or timetable, but places orbital security and coordinated national response at the center of the study.
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