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Belarus’ Rada Airlines to revive ex-Gambia Il-62M

Belarusian carrier Rada Airlines plans to restart operations of an Il-62M previously operated by Gambia. The move points to continued fleet re-use of older widebody assets as airlines seek to bring aircraft back into service through operator change and aircraft turnover.

2026-04-15T00:34:53.906046-07:00

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Airbus shareholders approve 2026 AGM resolutions as Amparo Moraleda succeeds Renè Obermann as board chair from Oct. 2026

2026-04-14T21:23:58.849288-07:00

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Iran-war jet fuel shock escalates into a Europe-wide shortage risk, with potential May–June flight cancellations

2026-04-14T03:12:30.108887-07:00

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NHV Group leases and integrates factory-new Airbus H160 medium-twin helicopters to modernize its offshore support fleet

2026-04-14T06:53:36.081577-07:00

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Belarus’ Rada Airlines to revive ex-Gambia Il-62M Belarusian carrier Rada Airlines plans to restart operations of an Il-62M previously operated by Gambia. The move points to continued fleet re-use of older widebody assets as airlines seek to bring aircraft back into service through operator change and aircraft turnover.

2026-04-15T00:34:53.906046-07:00

Belarus’ Rada Airlines to revive ex-Gambia Il-62M

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Airbus shareholders approve 2026 AGM resolutions as Amparo Moraleda succeeds Renè Obermann as board chair from Oct. 2026 Airbus says Spanish national Amparo Moraleda will become chair of its Board of Directors from 1 October 2026, replacing longtime chairman Renè Obermann, who will not seek reappointment after his current term. At the 2026 annual general meeting, shareholders approved all resolutions, including board renewals and a €3.20 per-share dividend for 2025.

2026-04-14T21:23:58.849288-07:00

Airbus shareholders approve 2026 AGM resolutions as Amparo Moraleda succeeds Renè Obermann as board chair from Oct. 2026

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Italy suspends defense cooperation with Israel, halting training and equipment exchanges Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced a suspension of Rome’s defense cooperation agreement with Israel, stopping military training and equipment exchanges. The move intensifies Italy’s response to the Israel security environment and raises second-order implications for defense-linked aviation support and logistics.

2026-04-14T10:40:21.737332-07:00

Italy suspends defense cooperation with Israel, halting training and equipment exchanges

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Italy moves to replace Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani with Lorenzo Mariani; vote set for 7 May Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has proposed that Leonardo’s co-general manager Lorenzo Mariani replace outgoing CEO Roberto Cingolani after the end of his three-year term. The proposals will be put to a shareholder vote at a 7 May meeting.

2026-04-14T09:23:37.440806-07:00

Italy moves to replace Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani with Lorenzo Mariani; vote set for 7 May

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NHV Group leases and integrates factory-new Airbus H160 medium-twin helicopters to modernize its offshore support fleet NHV Group has introduced factory-new Airbus H160 helicopters into its fleet, leased from GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), to bolster support for oil, gas and offshore wind operations across Europe. The move is positioned as part of NHV’s offshore fleet modernisation strategy as demand grows for next-generation rotorcraft.

2026-04-14T06:53:36.081577-07:00

NHV Group leases and integrates factory-new Airbus H160 medium-twin helicopters to modernize its offshore support fleet

AeroTime

Estonia pauses €500M CV90 IFV buy, expands counter-UAS/air defense and orders more Lockheed Martin HIMARS Estonia is halting a €500 million CV90 IFV acquisition and redirecting funds toward counter-drone systems, air defense and unmanned capabilities. At the same time, it has signed with Lockheed Martin for three additional M142 HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems to bolster its long-range fires capacity.

2026-04-14T05:56:47.593451-07:00

Estonia pauses €500M CV90 IFV buy, expands counter-UAS/air defense and orders more Lockheed Martin HIMARS

SpaceWatch Global

Europe’s narrowing window for space security autonomy as US missile-defence and lunar competition accelerates Analysis warns Europe’s effort to achieve “space security autonomy” is facing a shrinking timeframe as the US pivots toward missile defence and lunar priorities. The report flags key risks, dependencies, and the urgent policy and industrial choices needed to reduce reliance and close capability gaps.

2026-04-14T03:35:25.987204-07:00

Europe’s narrowing window for space security autonomy as US missile-defence and lunar competition accelerates

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Iran-war jet fuel shock escalates into a Europe-wide shortage risk, with potential May–June flight cancellations Qantas, Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic warned the Iran conflict is driving spiralling jet-fuel costs and supply constraints that could force capacity cuts and even aircraft groundings. Europe’s airport and industry bodies warn of a “systemic” kerosene shortage within weeks and potential major disruptions during peak travel.

2026-04-14T03:12:30.108887-07:00

Iran-war jet fuel shock escalates into a Europe-wide shortage risk, with potential May–June flight cancellations

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Belarus’ Rada Airlines to revive ex-Gambia Il-62M

Airbus shareholders approve 2026 AGM resolutions as Amparo Moraleda succeeds Renè Obermann as board chair from Oct. 2026

Iran-war jet fuel shock escalates into a Europe-wide shortage risk, with potential May–June flight cancellations

NHV Group leases and integrates factory-new Airbus H160 medium-twin helicopters to modernize its offshore support fleet

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