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LOT Polish Airlines leans into Airbus A220 for fleet growth; marketing push via LOT app and fare promotions

LOT Polish Airlines’ last year’s Paris Air Show order for 40 Airbus A220s is framed as an industrial/market fit for Poland’s growth rather than a political procurement. Separately, LOT is expanding its commercial customer interface through app-based services and targeted deals, tightening the link between fleet renewal and passenger acquisition.

2026-04-24T00:56:01.704711-07:00

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ECJ rejects Lufthansa’s appeal over €6bn COVID state-aid recapitalisation, confirming the bailout breached EU competition rules

2026-04-23T10:50:16.011550-07:00

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Farnborough Airshow cancelled as COVID-19 spreads across Europe

2026-04-23T14:24:38.679570-07:00

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Dutch F-35A “international debut” planned for Leeuwarden Air Show in June

2026-04-23T17:49:33.202450-07:00

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LOT Polish Airlines leans into Airbus A220 for fleet growth; marketing push via LOT app and fare promotions LOT Polish Airlines’ last year’s Paris Air Show order for 40 Airbus A220s is framed as an industrial/market fit for Poland’s growth rather than a political procurement. Separately, LOT is expanding its commercial customer interface through app-based services and targeted deals, tightening the link between fleet renewal and passenger acquisition.

2026-04-24T00:56:01.704711-07:00

LOT Polish Airlines leans into Airbus A220 for fleet growth; marketing push via LOT app and fare promotions

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Dutch F-35A “international debut” planned for Leeuwarden Air Show in June At least one Dutch Air Force F-35A will appear at the Leeuwarden Air Show in the Netherlands in June, according to Lt. Col. Sidney Plankman. The public display marks the jet’s planned international showcase for RNLAF, aligning with broader European F-35 basing and sustainment momentum.

2026-04-23T17:49:33.202450-07:00

Dutch F-35A “international debut” planned for Leeuwarden Air Show in June

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Aegean and Air China sign codeshare to expand Europe–Asia network access AEGEAN has announced a new codeshare partnership with Air China, aimed at expanding connectivity for both carriers’ customers across Asia. The agreement is positioned as improving end-to-end network access and travel options for guests flying on either airline.

2026-04-23T15:34:19.635063-07:00

Aegean and Air China sign codeshare to expand Europe–Asia network access

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European air forces set performance benchmarks for Future Combat Air System next-gen fighter development Three European air forces have approved performance benchmarks that will be used to narrow design options as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) moves through subsequent development stages. The milestone sets clearer yardsticks for platform trade-offs at a critical point in the program’s evolution.

2026-04-23T15:24:31.188631-07:00

European air forces set performance benchmarks for Future Combat Air System next-gen fighter development

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Italy F-35 commitment holds after Five Star pushes to pause purchases for a year Italy’s defense minister, Lorenzo Guerini, said the country will “confirm that the program would continue” after pressure from the Five Star party to halt F-35 purchases for a year to fund a coronavirus rebound.

2026-04-23T15:06:02.423507-07:00

Italy F-35 commitment holds after Five Star pushes to pause purchases for a year

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Farnborough Airshow cancelled as COVID-19 spreads across Europe The Farnborough Airshow, scheduled for July 20–24, has been canceled after COVID-19 swept through Europe. The decision underscores how fast-moving public health conditions can force major aerospace trade events to withdraw, affecting exhibitor and industry planning timelines.

2026-04-23T14:24:38.679570-07:00

Farnborough Airshow cancelled as COVID-19 spreads across Europe

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ECJ rejects Lufthansa’s appeal over €6bn COVID state-aid recapitalisation, confirming the bailout breached EU competition rules The European Court of Justice has upheld the annulment of Germany’s €6bn Lufthansa recapitalisation approved by EU regulators during the COVID-19 crisis. The ruling confirms the measure breached EU competition rules, ending Lufthansa’s legal challenge after a long-running process initiated by creditors including Ryanair.

2026-04-23T10:50:16.011550-07:00

ECJ rejects Lufthansa’s appeal over €6bn COVID state-aid recapitalisation, confirming the bailout breached EU competition rules

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GAMA white paper proposes investment-backed support model for Europe’s clean-aviation technology supply chain GAMA has published a white paper mapping recommendations to bolster investment support for European aviation companies focused on clean technologies. The paper lays out an “investment path” aimed at sustaining industrial participation and accelerating adoption of cleaner aircraft-related technologies across the sector.

2026-04-23T10:24:51.388620-07:00

GAMA white paper proposes investment-backed support model for Europe’s clean-aviation technology supply chain

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LOT Polish Airlines leans into Airbus A220 for fleet growth; marketing push via LOT app and fare promotions

ECJ rejects Lufthansa’s appeal over €6bn COVID state-aid recapitalisation, confirming the bailout breached EU competition rules

Farnborough Airshow cancelled as COVID-19 spreads across Europe

Dutch F-35A “international debut” planned for Leeuwarden Air Show in June

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