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Ryanair A320 incident triggers US-EU regulatory investigation after cabin window dislodged midflight

US and European safety authorities have opened investigations into a near-catastrophic event on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany in which a cabin window came loose and threatened to pull in a passenger seated near the opening.

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2026-07-13T04:29:00.443975-07:00

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Air Europa launches new strategic plan targeting A350 deliveries by YE28

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2026-07-13T05:13:55.183016-07:00

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Europe’s rocket shortage weakens its satellite ambitions as space powers accelerate weaponizable capabilities

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2026-07-13T03:15:11.172179-07:00

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Germany’s planned up-to-1,200-satellite constellation faces industrial, launch-dependency and political constraints

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2026-07-13T01:15:41.754860-07:00

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Air Europa launches new strategic plan targeting A350 deliveries by YE28 Air Europa has begun a new strategic plan that includes bringing the Airbus A350 into service by YE28. The move signals a near-term fleet modernization commitment within the carrier’s broader network and capacity planning framework.

2026-07-13T05:13:55.183016-07:00

Air Europa launches new strategic plan targeting A350 deliveries by YE28

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Ryanair A320 incident triggers US-EU regulatory investigation after cabin window dislodged midflight US and European safety authorities have opened investigations into a near-catastrophic event on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany in which a cabin window came loose and threatened to pull in a passenger seated near the opening.

2026-07-13T04:29:00.443975-07:00

Ryanair A320 incident triggers US-EU regulatory investigation after cabin window dislodged midflight

Bloomberg

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Europe’s rocket shortage weakens its satellite ambitions as space powers accelerate weaponizable capabilities Europe is falling behind the US, China and Russia as demand for sovereign, militarily relevant space capacity grows—while a reported shortage of launch vehicles constrains Europe’s ability to deploy and sustain satellites and associated inspection systems. The coverage also frames the push for a “Musk-free” route to space as an industrial and strategic necessity.

2026-07-13T03:15:11.172179-07:00

Europe’s rocket shortage weakens its satellite ambitions as space powers accelerate weaponizable capabilities

Bloomberg

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Europe Looks for a Musk-Free Path to Space

2026-07-13T03:15:11.172179-07:00

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DefenseNews.com

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Skyfall to supply 50,000 FPVs; UK backs low-cost drone interceptors; EU accelerates hypersonic-defense interceptor concepts Auterion-backed Ukrainian drone-maker Skyfall will supply 50,000 FPVs that target a broad range of Russian battlefield systems. Separately, the UK MoD will fund three suppliers with GBP 3.16 million to develop low-cost interceptors under LCADE, while Europe’s hypersonic-defense initiative (Hydis) advances a solid-propellant interceptor design amid two competing projects.

2026-07-13T01:58:52.441116-07:00

Skyfall to supply 50,000 FPVs; UK backs low-cost drone interceptors; EU accelerates hypersonic-defense interceptor concepts

DefenseNews.com

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HYDIS counter-hypersonic interceptor program selects single European concept after Final Concept Review Europe’s HYDIS project has moved forward in developing a future counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interceptor after its Final Concept Review. Participating nations have now selected one interceptor concept, narrowing the program’s technical direction for subsequent development steps.

2026-07-13T01:58:52.441116-07:00

HYDIS counter-hypersonic interceptor program selects single European concept after Final Concept Review

SpaceWatch Global

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Germany’s planned up-to-1,200-satellite constellation faces industrial, launch-dependency and political constraints Germany is planning a military satellite constellation of up to 1,200 satellites, but the plan hinges on whether European industrial capacity can scale and whether Germany can secure reliable access to space launch services. The effort also runs into European political dynamics that could affect execution.

2026-07-13T01:15:41.754860-07:00

Germany’s planned up-to-1,200-satellite constellation faces industrial, launch-dependency and political constraints

FlightGlobal

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Dassault and Harmattan AI demonstrate Rafale F4 cooperative EW mission with NAMIB-equipped drone for SEAD/DEAD Dassault says a Rafale F4 flew a cooperative in-air mock engagement with an uncrewed aircraft carrying the NAMIB electronic-warfare reconnaissance payload developed with Harmattan AI. The demonstration is positioned as a step toward equipping the combat jet for SEAD/DEAD operations through tighter manned–unmanned teaming.

2026-07-13T00:59:04.741227-07:00

Dassault and Harmattan AI demonstrate Rafale F4 cooperative EW mission with NAMIB-equipped drone for SEAD/DEAD