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Arianespace says Guiana Space Centre strike ends June 16; Ariane 6 launch remains on track

A strike that blockaded entrances to the Guiana Space Centre ended on 16 June. Arianespace’s CEO said the disruption will not affect Ariane 6 operations, asserting the rocket remains on track for its planned launch.

2026-06-16T11:36:20.122431-07:00

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France weighs industrial and policy responses to Germany’s ramp-up in military space spending

2026-06-16T10:26:00.281696-07:00

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ATR urges EU to strengthen incentives for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions in regional aviation

2026-06-16T06:21:30.364114-07:00

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EDGE and Safran expand cooperation in France, targeting Hammer precision weapon and UAV-related programs

2026-06-16T09:19:21.523021-07:00

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Arianespace says Guiana Space Centre strike ends June 16; Ariane 6 launch remains on track A strike that blockaded entrances to the Guiana Space Centre ended on 16 June. Arianespace’s CEO said the disruption will not affect Ariane 6 operations, asserting the rocket remains on track for its planned launch.

2026-06-16T11:36:20.122431-07:00

Arianespace says Guiana Space Centre strike ends June 16; Ariane 6 launch remains on track

Space Intel Report

France weighs industrial and policy responses to Germany’s ramp-up in military space spending Paris faces a complex challenge after Berlin’s decision to throttle down and thereby reshape its planned increase in space spending—particularly for military space. The cluster of reactions underscores the knock-on effects for France’s space-industrial base, procurement leverage, and broader Europe capability planning.

2026-06-16T10:26:00.281696-07:00

France weighs industrial and policy responses to Germany’s ramp-up in military space spending

FlightGlobal

EDGE and Safran expand cooperation in France, targeting Hammer precision weapon and UAV-related programs At Eurosatory 2026, EDGE Group and Safran signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement to deepen collaboration and broaden joint work across their portfolios. EDGE opened new production sites in France as it pursues greater European prime standing, while Safran and EDGE also plan joint ventures around Hammer precision weapons and UAV-related efforts.

2026-06-16T09:19:21.523021-07:00

EDGE and Safran expand cooperation in France, targeting Hammer precision weapon and UAV-related programs

Air Data News

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ATR urges EU to strengthen incentives for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions in regional aviation Regional aircraft leader ATR says European policymakers need stronger SAF incentives and low-emission technology support, arguing that short-haul flying will be pivotal to the continent’s decarbonization. ATR, which leads the 90-seat-and-under regional market, is pushing for decisive EU action at the European Parliament.

2026-06-16T06:21:30.364114-07:00

ATR urges EU to strengthen incentives for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions in regional aviation

AeroTime

Soframe, Thales and ArianeGroup unveil “B-Strike” sovereign deep-strike architecture for 150–2,500 km at Eurosatory At Eurosatory 2026, Soframe, Thales and ArianeGroup showcased “B-Strike” as part of a sovereign French deep-strike architecture built around the X-Fire/B-Strike concept. The system portfolio is presented for strike reach spanning roughly 150 to 2,500 km, signaling an integrated approach to long-range land-attack capability.

2026-06-16T04:34:11.506127-07:00

Soframe, Thales and ArianeGroup unveil “B-Strike” sovereign deep-strike architecture for 150–2,500 km at Eurosatory

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Norwegian in $845m deal to buy Nordic Leisure Travel Group, adding Sunclass Airlines and 26 hotels Norwegian Group has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group Holding (NLTG) in a 7.94bn Swedish krona ($845m) transaction, valuing the business at about $843–$845m. The deal includes 3.5bn krona ($375m) in cash and the remainder via Norwegian shares, bringing Sunclass Airlines, tour brands, and 26 hotels under one Nordic travel platform.

2026-06-16T03:32:55.344332-07:00

Norwegian in $845m deal to buy Nordic Leisure Travel Group, adding Sunclass Airlines and 26 hotels

Space Intel Report

France’s DGA buys initial €138M tranche of OneWeb LEO capacity to anchor long-term satcom demand The French defense procurement agency (DGA) has purchased its first tranche of Eutelsat OneWeb low-Earth-orbit (LEO) capacity under a contract worth €138 million over four years, honoring a 10-year, €1 billion commitment announced in June 2025.

2026-06-16T00:55:18.332658-07:00

France’s DGA buys initial €138M tranche of OneWeb LEO capacity to anchor long-term satcom demand

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Vietnam Airlines inaugurates first nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam service (launches 16 June 2026) Vietnam Airlines officially launched nonstop flights between Hanoi and Amsterdam on 16 June 2026, marking the carrier’s first direct air link between Vietnam and the Netherlands and its first nonstop service connecting the two markets. The new route extends Vietnam Airlines’ international network into Western Europe with a dedicated point-to-point offering.

2026-06-15T23:01:35.739878-07:00

Vietnam Airlines inaugurates first nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam service (launches 16 June 2026)

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Arianespace says Guiana Space Centre strike ends June 16; Ariane 6 launch remains on track

France weighs industrial and policy responses to Germany’s ramp-up in military space spending

ATR urges EU to strengthen incentives for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions in regional aviation

EDGE and Safran expand cooperation in France, targeting Hammer precision weapon and UAV-related programs

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