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Emirates SkyCargo adds weekly Toronto Pearson freighter service via Amsterdam (100 tonnes per week)

Emirates SkyCargo has launched a weekly freighter flight to Toronto Pearson Airport, routing Dubai World Central to Toronto via Amsterdam Schiphol. The new service adds about 100 tonnes of dedicated cargo capacity for Canada-UAE trade and further expands SkyCargo’s Canadian connectivity.

2026-04-30T23:54:44.819162-07:00

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CNES orders Loft Orbital and Magellium Artal Group to deploy 10-satellite Earth-observation constellation

2026-05-01T12:57:12.526351-07:00

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TAP Portugal A320neo warned by Prague approach system after descending below assigned altitude

2026-05-01T06:33:44.728652-07:00

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Ryanair urges EU to scrap aviation carbon trading as fares face cost pressure

2026-04-30T20:41:03.793836-07:00

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CNES orders Loft Orbital and Magellium Artal Group to deploy 10-satellite Earth-observation constellation CNES has ordered a 10-satellite Earth-observation constellation to provide Earth data under France 2030, awarding a multi-year contract worth up to tens of millions of euros to Loft Orbital. Loft will partner with Magellium Artal Group for constellation deployment.

2026-05-01T12:57:12.526351-07:00

CNES orders Loft Orbital and Magellium Artal Group to deploy 10-satellite Earth-observation constellation

FlightGlobal

Dutch airprox flags “weak” see-and-avoid after F-16 encounter; Belgium tests F-16-launched 70mm FZ275 drone-intercept capability A Dutch investigation found “weak” see-and-avoid rules contributed to a high-speed close encounter involving an F-16 formation and a light trainer near Lelystad. Separately, Belgium’s Defense Ministry says its Air Force tested F-16s firing 70mm FZ275 missiles to intercept drones.

2026-05-01T12:43:32.868135-07:00

Dutch airprox flags “weak” see-and-avoid after F-16 encounter; Belgium tests F-16-launched 70mm FZ275 drone-intercept capability

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EU Court to rule on whether business aviation is deemed “environmentally sustainable” economic activity An EU court is set to decide if “business aviation” can be classified as an environmentally sustainable economic activity under EU rules. The ruling could directly shape how private aviation is treated in sustainability-linked policy and market mechanisms across the EU.

2026-05-01T06:59:45.731563-07:00

EU Court to rule on whether business aviation is deemed “environmentally sustainable” economic activity

FlightGlobal

TAP Portugal A320neo warned by Prague approach system after descending below assigned altitude Czech investigators say a TAP Portugal Airbus A320neo crew received a minimum safe-altitude warning after descending below its assigned altitude and then breached the cleared altitude during a steep climb. The disclosure underscores how approach alerts and altitude-management errors can converge into terrain-risk events.

2026-05-01T06:33:44.728652-07:00

TAP Portugal A320neo warned by Prague approach system after descending below assigned altitude

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EU–Swiss bilateral agreement opens Swiss participation in EU space program activities The European Union and Switzerland have signed a broad package of agreements to strengthen bilateral cooperation, including terms that open Swiss participation in EU space program activities. The deal broadens cross-border engagement on EU-led space initiatives under a formalized framework for collaboration.

2026-05-01T02:24:59.822507-07:00

EU–Swiss bilateral agreement opens Swiss participation in EU space program activities

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Atlas Air Service exits German AOC activity, divests fleet and reshuffles leadership as it expands aircraft-maintenance business Germany-based Atlas Air Service has surrendered its AOC and divested fleet assets, while simultaneously strengthening management for its business-jet maintenance division in Bremen. The carrier also appointed Florian Kohlmann to the Vorstand for aircraft maintenance, with Dennis Klose named Director MRO, alongside plans to expand MRO operations.

2026-05-01T01:41:55.406032-07:00

Atlas Air Service exits German AOC activity, divests fleet and reshuffles leadership as it expands aircraft-maintenance business

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Emirates SkyCargo adds weekly Toronto Pearson freighter service via Amsterdam (100 tonnes per week) Emirates SkyCargo has launched a weekly freighter flight to Toronto Pearson Airport, routing Dubai World Central to Toronto via Amsterdam Schiphol. The new service adds about 100 tonnes of dedicated cargo capacity for Canada-UAE trade and further expands SkyCargo’s Canadian connectivity.

2026-04-30T23:54:44.819162-07:00

Emirates SkyCargo adds weekly Toronto Pearson freighter service via Amsterdam (100 tonnes per week)

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Ryanair urges EU to scrap aviation carbon trading as fares face cost pressure Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary is pressing the European Commission to abolish its aviation emissions trading scheme, arguing it raises costs and is pushing up airfares. The call adds to broader airline lobbying against EU climate policy as carriers weigh fuel volatility and compliance burdens.

2026-04-30T20:41:03.793836-07:00

Ryanair urges EU to scrap aviation carbon trading as fares face cost pressure

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Emirates SkyCargo adds weekly Toronto Pearson freighter service via Amsterdam (100 tonnes per week)

CNES orders Loft Orbital and Magellium Artal Group to deploy 10-satellite Earth-observation constellation

TAP Portugal A320neo warned by Prague approach system after descending below assigned altitude

Ryanair urges EU to scrap aviation carbon trading as fares face cost pressure

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