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Wizz Air unveils biggest UK summer schedule — 104 routes to 77 destinations, new Spain and Greece links

Wizz Air has unveiled its largest UK summer network to date, operating more than 104 routes to 77 destinations from UK bases in Summer 2026. The expansion adds seasonal leisure links to Spain and Greece and increases frequencies across its UK portfolio.

2026-04-01T15:00:56.822338-07:00

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Turkish Airlines launches Istanbul–Timișoara service, its fourth Romanian destination

2026-04-01T14:38:32.195411-07:00

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Arianespace CEO previews Ariane 6 ramp-up in Via Satellite 'Live in the Booth' interview

2026-04-01T14:30:31.570789-07:00

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Europe's Iris2 secure-communications constellation wins SES backing, nears go‑ahead review

2026-04-01T13:15:54.765838-07:00

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Georgian Airways exits widebody operations Georgian Airways has announced it is exiting widebody operations, removing long‑haul aircraft from its fleet and focusing on narrowbody regional services. The decision represents a material change to the carrier’s capacity profile and alters demand for widebody support in its markets.

2026-04-01T23:58:23.695218-07:00

Georgian Airways exits widebody operations

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Wizz Air unveils biggest UK summer schedule — 104 routes to 77 destinations, new Spain and Greece links Wizz Air has unveiled its largest UK summer network to date, operating more than 104 routes to 77 destinations from UK bases in Summer 2026. The expansion adds seasonal leisure links to Spain and Greece and increases frequencies across its UK portfolio.

2026-04-01T15:00:56.822338-07:00

Wizz Air unveils biggest UK summer schedule — 104 routes to 77 destinations, new Spain and Greece links

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Turkish Airlines launches Istanbul–Timișoara service, its fourth Romanian destination Turkish Airlines has started scheduled services between Istanbul (IST) and Timișoara Traian Vuia (TSR), its fourth destination in Romania after Bucharest, Cluj‑Napoca and Constanța. The western Romanian route will operate five times weekly, expanding Turkish's intra‑European network into regional Romanian markets.

2026-04-01T14:38:32.195411-07:00

Turkish Airlines launches Istanbul–Timișoara service, its fourth Romanian destination

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Arianespace CEO previews Ariane 6 ramp-up in Via Satellite 'Live in the Booth' interview Arianespace CEO David Cavaillolès joins Via Satellite for a 'Live in the Booth' interview to preview the ramp‑up of Ariane 6's launch cadence as the operator moves toward higher flight rates. The interview outlines Arianespace's near‑term push to establish routine Ariane 6 operations.

2026-04-01T14:30:31.570789-07:00

Arianespace CEO previews Ariane 6 ramp-up in Via Satellite 'Live in the Booth' interview

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Europe's Iris2 secure-communications constellation wins SES backing, nears go‑ahead review Negotiations are underway in Washington to validate Iris2's key performance indicators as the EU's multi‑orbit secure communications constellation secures backing from operator SES and moves toward a formal go‑ahead review, advancing a sovereign connectivity capability for government and defence users.

2026-04-01T13:15:54.765838-07:00

Europe's Iris2 secure-communications constellation wins SES backing, nears go‑ahead review

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Condor launches Frankfurt–London Gatwick three-times-daily, marking UK debut Condor inaugurated a three-times-daily scheduled service between Frankfurt (FRA) and London Gatwick (LGW), marking the German leisure carrier's first-ever UK route. From its Frankfurt hub, the scheduled city service expands Condor's short-haul network and increases Frankfurt's connectivity to the London market.

2026-04-01T13:15:52.089664-07:00

Condor launches Frankfurt–London Gatwick three-times-daily, marking UK debut

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Icelandair signs LOI for 49% stake in Malta's PLAY Europe to secure EU AOC Icelandair has signed a letter of intent to acquire a 49% stake in PLAY Europe, a Malta-based carrier holding a Maltese AOC. The minority purchase aims to secure an EU operator certificate, broaden Icelandair’s operational flexibility across Europe and enable new charter and commercial opportunities.

2026-04-01T07:59:35.828457-07:00

Icelandair signs LOI for 49% stake in Malta's PLAY Europe to secure EU AOC

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EU court opinion: Air France–KLM benefited from state aid to KLM An EU court opinion concluded Air France–KLM derived a benefit from state aid measures granted to KLM, ch-aviation reports. The finding forms part of an ongoing legal review of past government support under EU state-aid rules and related proceedings.

2026-04-01T05:00:16.072402-07:00

EU court opinion: Air France–KLM benefited from state aid to KLM

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Wizz Air unveils biggest UK summer schedule — 104 routes to 77 destinations, new Spain and Greece links

Turkish Airlines launches Istanbul–Timișoara service, its fourth Romanian destination

Arianespace CEO previews Ariane 6 ramp-up in Via Satellite 'Live in the Booth' interview

Europe's Iris2 secure-communications constellation wins SES backing, nears go‑ahead review

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