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United ups Glasgow–Newark summer 2026 service — +22% capacity, extended through October

United Airlines will increase capacity on its seasonal Glasgow–Newark nonstop for Summer 2026 by about 22%, adding seats and extending the service through October. The move expands transatlantic connectivity for Scotland and supports stronger summer leisure and premium travel demand.

2026-02-05T14:34:38.866467-08:00

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Wizz Air to launch London Gatwick–Santorini seasonal service from 1 July 2026

2026-02-05T13:47:55.690314-08:00

Skift

Milano–Cortina 2026: Winter Olympics to reshape Italian routes, airports and travel demand

2026-02-05T14:14:20.423388-08:00

Breitflyte

American Airlines to launch Philadelphia–Porto nonstop with A321XLR in summer 2027

2026-02-05T11:08:17.402109-08:00

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United ups Glasgow–Newark summer 2026 service — +22% capacity, extended through October United Airlines will increase capacity on its seasonal Glasgow–Newark nonstop for Summer 2026 by about 22%, adding seats and extending the service through October. The move expands transatlantic connectivity for Scotland and supports stronger summer leisure and premium travel demand.

2026-02-05T14:34:38.866467-08:00

United ups Glasgow–Newark summer 2026 service — +22% capacity, extended through October

Skift

Milano–Cortina 2026: Winter Olympics to reshape Italian routes, airports and travel demand Skift examines how Milano–Cortina 2026 will reshuffle airline routes, prompt strategic changes at Italian airports and alter travel demand patterns nationwide. The piece outlines operational and planning challenges for carriers and airport authorities as they prepare for a concentrated, seasonal surge in passenger traffic.

2026-02-05T14:14:20.423388-08:00

Milano–Cortina 2026: Winter Olympics to reshape Italian routes, airports and travel demand

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Wizz Air to launch London Gatwick–Santorini seasonal service from 1 July 2026 Wizz Air will introduce a seasonal London Gatwick–Santorini route commencing 1 July 2026, expanding its UK–Greece leisure network. The move builds on recently announced UK route growth and increases the carrier's summer island connectivity ahead of the 2026 peak travel season.

2026-02-05T13:47:55.690314-08:00

Wizz Air to launch London Gatwick–Santorini seasonal service from 1 July 2026

Breitflyte

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American Airlines to launch Philadelphia–Porto nonstop with A321XLR in summer 2027 American Airlines will launch daily, seasonal nonstop service between Philadelphia (PHL) and Porto (OPO) in summer 2027 using its Airbus A321XLR. The route — subject to regulatory approvals — will deploy the carrier's long‑range narrowbody with premium cabins, expanding U.S. access to Portugal.

2026-02-05T11:08:17.402109-08:00

American Airlines to launch Philadelphia–Porto nonstop with A321XLR in summer 2027

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Bankrupt PLAY closes Lithuanian operations centre, disrupting crew basing and regional services Icelandic carrier PLAY, amid bankruptcy proceedings, has closed its Lithuanian operations centre, disrupting crew basing and regional services across the Baltics and neighbouring markets. The shutdown removes a local operations hub central to flight crewing and short‑haul scheduling as the airline moves through restructuring.

2026-02-05T09:37:46.212120-08:00

Bankrupt PLAY closes Lithuanian operations centre, disrupting crew basing and regional services

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Saab posts record 2025 results as Gripen E/F and GlobalEye orders fuel growth Saab posted record quarterly results in Q4 2025 and a record full-year 2025, driven by significant orders and contracts for its aeronautics and surveillance lines — notably Gripen E/F fighters and GlobalEye AEW&C sales. Strong demand prompted the company to raise its growth targets.

2026-02-05T08:34:59.562946-08:00

Saab posts record 2025 results as Gripen E/F and GlobalEye orders fuel growth

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Ryanair selects Sevilla, Spain for engine maintenance centre Ryanair has chosen Sevilla, Spain as the site for a new engine maintenance centre, expanding the airline's in‑region MRO footprint. The centre will provide dedicated engine support for Ryanair operations and reflects the carrier's push to increase localised maintenance capacity in Europe.

2026-02-05T07:18:23.866250-08:00

Ryanair selects Sevilla, Spain for engine maintenance centre

Space Intel Report

Europe warns national space initiatives risk fragmenting collective launcher and satellite programmes European Commission officials are pressing for greater Brussels involvement as multiple member states launch parallel national space and launcher programmes. ESA and EU leaders warn the surge of national initiatives risks fragmenting collective projects — from new launchers to satellite constellations — just as geopolitical tensions demand greater European coherence.

2026-02-05T06:36:06.720962-08:00

Europe warns national space initiatives risk fragmenting collective launcher and satellite programmes

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United ups Glasgow–Newark summer 2026 service — +22% capacity, extended through October

Wizz Air to launch London Gatwick–Santorini seasonal service from 1 July 2026

Milano–Cortina 2026: Winter Olympics to reshape Italian routes, airports and travel demand

American Airlines to launch Philadelphia–Porto nonstop with A321XLR in summer 2027

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