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European Commission won’t impose fines on suppliers who miss SAF mandates

The European Commission has said it will not levy penalties on sustainable aviation fuel suppliers that fail to meet EU blending mandates, signalling enforcement leniency for mandated SAF volumes. The decision removes the threat of fines for supplier shortfalls while leaving the mandates themselves in place.

2026-03-08T01:37:31.425868-08:00

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China Eastern to restart Shanghai–Stockholm A330 service from 22 June 2026 after six‑year hiatus

2026-03-08T00:52:51.763377-08:00

Aviation24

Schiphol to renew taxiways A and B March–June 2026 as part of major infrastructure works

2026-03-07T13:40:06.043131-08:00

SpaceWatch Global

Space‑Comm Expo floor: DEFEM's Rosa Schmidt on defence and resilience

2026-03-07T23:38:11.547066-08:00

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European Commission won’t impose fines on suppliers who miss SAF mandates The European Commission has said it will not levy penalties on sustainable aviation fuel suppliers that fail to meet EU blending mandates, signalling enforcement leniency for mandated SAF volumes. The decision removes the threat of fines for supplier shortfalls while leaving the mandates themselves in place.

2026-03-08T01:37:31.425868-08:00

European Commission won’t impose fines on suppliers who miss SAF mandates

AeroTime

China Eastern to restart Shanghai–Stockholm A330 service from 22 June 2026 after six‑year hiatus China Eastern will resume direct Shanghai Pudong–Stockholm Arlanda commercial passenger flights from June 22, 2026, restoring a route suspended for six years. The reinstated service will be operated with Airbus A330 aircraft, re‑opening a direct link between China and Sweden.

2026-03-08T00:52:51.763377-08:00

China Eastern to restart Shanghai–Stockholm A330 service from 22 June 2026 after six‑year hiatus

SpaceWatch Global

Space‑Comm Expo floor: DEFEM's Rosa Schmidt on defence and resilience Laura Todd tours the Space‑Comm Expo exhibition floor with Rosa Schmidt, founder of DEFEM Agency, spotlighting defence‑ and resilience‑focused exhibitors. The conversation captures exhibitor priorities, emerging commercial and defence‑grade satellite technologies on display, and commercial‑to‑government bridging at the London event.

2026-03-07T23:38:11.547066-08:00

Space‑Comm Expo floor: DEFEM's Rosa Schmidt on defence and resilience

Aviation24

Schiphol to renew taxiways A and B March–June 2026 as part of major infrastructure works Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will carry out a major maintenance programme to renew sections of taxiways A and B between March and June 2026. The works upgrade two primary taxi routes used by aircraft taxiing between gates and runways as part of broader infrastructure maintenance.

2026-03-07T13:40:06.043131-08:00

Schiphol to renew taxiways A and B March–June 2026 as part of major infrastructure works

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Turkey considers deploying F-16s to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus after drone attack Ankara is evaluating deploying F-16 fighter jets to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to bolster security after a recent drone attack on the island. The move, reported by TRT Haber and Turkish defence sources, has heightened regional tensions and drawn international attention and offers of assistance.

2026-03-07T07:37:58.044813-08:00

Turkey considers deploying F-16s to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus after drone attack

Air Data News

US positions B-1 and B-2 strategic bombers in UK as Washington prepares to surge operations against Iran Four USAF B-1B Lancers from Dyess AFB landed at RAF Fairford on March 6–7, and US reports say B-2 Spirit stealth bombers will also deploy to the UK. The moves are intended to allow a rapid operational surge and signal possible escalation of strikes against Iran's ballistic-missile infrastructure.

2026-03-07T01:58:42.712233-08:00

US positions B-1 and B-2 strategic bombers in UK as Washington prepares to surge operations against Iran

SpaceNews.com

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Eutelsat completes €5bn refinancing, closes €1.5bn bond to fund OneWeb refresh and back EU IRIS2 French satellite operator Eutelsat has closed the final step of a €5 billion refinancing package with a €1.5 billion ($1.7bn) bond issuance. The move refinances debt, improves liquidity for its OneWeb LEO constellation refresh and underpins investment in Europe’s IRIS2 sovereign connectivity programme.

2026-03-06T09:19:10.584702-08:00

Eutelsat completes €5bn refinancing, closes €1.5bn bond to fund OneWeb refresh and back EU IRIS2

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RFA ONE arrives in Scotland as Rocket Factory Augsburg advances UK orbital launch campaign Rocket Factory Augsburg's RFA ONE has arrived in Scotland for ground integration and launch preparations, a major milestone in progressing a UK-based orbital launch campaign. The arrival accelerates RFA's SaxaVord pad commissioning timeline and supports two RFA One flights secured under ESA's Flight Ticket Initiative.

2026-03-06T08:47:31.246456-08:00

RFA ONE arrives in Scotland as Rocket Factory Augsburg advances UK orbital launch campaign

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European Commission won’t impose fines on suppliers who miss SAF mandates

China Eastern to restart Shanghai–Stockholm A330 service from 22 June 2026 after six‑year hiatus

Schiphol to renew taxiways A and B March–June 2026 as part of major infrastructure works

Space‑Comm Expo floor: DEFEM's Rosa Schmidt on defence and resilience

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