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Tecnam sets up domestic airline subsidiary to deploy the P2012 Traveller in Italy

Italian aircraft maker Tecnam is plotting an airline subsidiary focused on domestic operations, positioning the P2012 Traveller for in-country route work. The move signals an operator-led demand strategy—combining aircraft manufacturing with direct airline participation to support domestic flying plans.

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2026-07-15T07:17:21.489204-07:00

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MBDA names Airbus veteran Jean‑Brice Dumont as CEO, succeeding Eric Béranger from Nov. 1

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2026-07-15T05:30:17.815035-07:00

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PZL Mielec starts building Europe’s first Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK helicopters for Czech aerial firefighting, as France deploys he

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2026-07-15T05:45:46.605164-07:00

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EU dismisses Ryanair appeal over Italian COVID-19 state aid

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2026-07-15T06:31:36.938203-07:00

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Tecnam sets up domestic airline subsidiary to deploy the P2012 Traveller in Italy Italian aircraft maker Tecnam is plotting an airline subsidiary focused on domestic operations, positioning the P2012 Traveller for in-country route work. The move signals an operator-led demand strategy—combining aircraft manufacturing with direct airline participation to support domestic flying plans.

2026-07-15T07:17:21.489204-07:00

Tecnam sets up domestic airline subsidiary to deploy the P2012 Traveller in Italy

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EU dismisses Ryanair appeal over Italian COVID-19 state aid The European Union has rejected Ryanair’s appeal concerning Italian COVID-19 aid. The decision confirms the EU’s position on the legality and compatibility of the state support measure with EU state-aid rules, limiting the airline’s ability to challenge the aid outcome.

2026-07-15T06:31:36.938203-07:00

EU dismisses Ryanair appeal over Italian COVID-19 state aid

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PZL Mielec starts building Europe’s first Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK helicopters for Czech aerial firefighting, as France deploys he PZL Mielec, Lockheed Martin’s Polish subsidiary, has begun production of two Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK helicopters for the Czech Republic—positioning Europe’s first FIREHAWK aircraft for emergency response roles. The milestone arrives as authorities in France fight fires on multiple fronts with helicopters and CL-415 waterbombers.

2026-07-15T05:45:46.605164-07:00

PZL Mielec starts building Europe’s first Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK helicopters for Czech aerial firefighting, as France deploys he

Breaking Defense

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MBDA names Airbus veteran Jean‑Brice Dumont as CEO, succeeding Eric Béranger from Nov. 1 MBDA Missile Systems has appointed Jean‑Brice Dumont, Airbus head of military aircraft programmes and Air Power leader, as chief executive starting Nov. 1. He will replace Eric Béranger, with a handover process beginning in October to support continuity as MBDA pursues global expansion.

2026-07-15T05:30:17.815035-07:00

MBDA names Airbus veteran Jean‑Brice Dumont as CEO, succeeding Eric Béranger from Nov. 1

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Serbia reviews amendments to regulatory framework governing foreign airline operations Serbian Prime Minister Đuro Macut met with Serbian Civil Aviation Directorate (CAD) representatives on June 29, 2026 to discuss amendments to the regulatory frameworks currently governing the operation of foreign airlines in the country. The review targets the rules applied to non-domestic carriers’ market participation and compliance obligations.

2026-07-15T04:29:51.000123-07:00

Serbia reviews amendments to regulatory framework governing foreign airline operations

FlightGlobal

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BA Cityflyer says British Airways’ system updates helped lift full-year 2025 operating profit 79% London City-based regional carrier BA Cityflyer links its improvement to British Airways’ ongoing system updates, citing benefits from technology changes across BA Cityflyer’s operation. The group points to BA Cityflyer’s parent’s reported 79% rise in full-year operating profit for 2025 as progress under its transformation plan.

2026-07-15T02:16:12.038155-07:00

BA Cityflyer says British Airways’ system updates helped lift full-year 2025 operating profit 79%

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EASA overhauls EU rules for flight simulation training devices, shifting to a more flexible qualification framework EASA has introduced a new regulatory framework for Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs), marking the biggest evolution of simulation qualification in Europe in decades. The update replaces existing qualification approaches with a more flexible, “capability signature”-based method to reduce reliance on full-flight simulators, supported by an implementation programme.

2026-07-15T02:13:43.718574-07:00

EASA overhauls EU rules for flight simulation training devices, shifting to a more flexible qualification framework

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British Airways A320 nose-wheel failure blocks Gatwick’s sole runway; 9 flights declare low-fuel emergencies and 14 divert overn A British Airways Airbus A320 suffered a nose-wheel failure that left it blocking London Gatwick’s sole runway. Late Tuesday night, at least nine passenger aircraft declared low-fuel emergencies (Squawk 7700) while other flights were forced to hold or divert, with 14 diversions overnight, disrupting the airport’s arrival flow.

2026-07-15T01:45:12.402130-07:00

British Airways A320 nose-wheel failure blocks Gatwick’s sole runway; 9 flights declare low-fuel emergencies and 14 divert overn