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Air Europa formalises firm order for 40 Airbus A350-900s to renew long‑haul fleet

Air Europa has formalised a firm order for 40 Airbus A350-900s, announced at FITUR, as the cornerstone of its long‑haul fleet renewal programme. The deal is intended to boost capacity, operating efficiency and sustainability on long‑haul routes.

2026-01-22T10:51:43.994213-08:00

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Liechtenstein regulator clears Open Cosmos to meet 2026 and 2028 ITU broadband deadlines

2026-01-22T10:54:44.381986-08:00

Aviation Week

AEG Fuels to supply Jet A and SAF to four high‑volume Jet Aviation FBOs

2026-01-21T13:36:11.568076-08:00

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Avincis targets global leadership in helicopter emergency services

2026-01-22T09:27:21.423546-08:00

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Liechtenstein regulator clears Open Cosmos to meet 2026 and 2028 ITU broadband deadlines Liechtenstein's regulator has approved Open Cosmos' priority Ka‑band filings, allowing the UK‑ and Spain‑based operator to meet ITU deadlines for 2026 and 2028 LEO broadband capacity. On Jan. 21 the company also launched two smallsats to begin on‑orbit validation of its planned network and services.

2026-01-22T10:54:44.381986-08:00

Liechtenstein regulator clears Open Cosmos to meet 2026 and 2028 ITU broadband deadlines

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Air Europa formalises firm order for 40 Airbus A350-900s to renew long‑haul fleet Air Europa has formalised a firm order for 40 Airbus A350-900s, announced at FITUR, as the cornerstone of its long‑haul fleet renewal programme. The deal is intended to boost capacity, operating efficiency and sustainability on long‑haul routes.

2026-01-22T10:51:43.994213-08:00

Air Europa formalises firm order for 40 Airbus A350-900s to renew long‑haul fleet

Vertical Mag

Avincis targets global leadership in helicopter emergency services Avincis provides firefighting, air‑medical and search‑and‑rescue services across Europe and beyond. Already a continental heavyweight and now under new leadership, the helicopter operator is aiming to become the world’s leading emergency rotary‑wing services provider through fleet expansion and strengthened sustainment partnerships.

2026-01-22T09:27:21.423546-08:00

Avincis targets global leadership in helicopter emergency services

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easyJet adds three Summer 2026 UK–Italy/Portugal routes — Newcastle–Lisbon, Newcastle–Rome (FCO) and Manchester–Bari easyJet will launch three new routes for Summer 2026: Newcastle–Lisbon and Newcastle–Rome (Fiumicino), plus Manchester–Bari. The seasonal services expand the carrier's UK-to-southern Europe leisure connectivity across multiple UK bases, reinforcing regional growth ahead of the 2026 peak season.

2026-01-22T07:49:24.982588-08:00

easyJet adds three Summer 2026 UK–Italy/Portugal routes — Newcastle–Lisbon, Newcastle–Rome (FCO) and Manchester–Bari

AeroTime

LOT receives three Boeing 737-8 MAXs (SP-LYB, SP-LYD, SP-LYE); fleet rises to 23 LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of three Boeing 737-8 MAXs (SP-LYB, SP-LYD, SP-LYE) that departed Seattle Boeing Field together and arrived in Warsaw on 22 January. They raise LOT's 737 MAX fleet to 23 aircraft and feature new interiors with Recaro seats.

2026-01-22T07:28:14.813693-08:00

LOT receives three Boeing 737-8 MAXs (SP-LYB, SP-LYD, SP-LYE); fleet rises to 23

Reuters

France places first order for long‑range loitering munitions from MBDA and Aviation Design France's military has placed its first order for long‑range loitering munitions from MBDA and Aviation Design, aiming to build domestic production capacity. The procurement, prompted by lessons from Ukraine's conflict, marks a policy shift toward sovereign supply of expendable strike systems and faster fielding of tactical UAS.

2026-01-22T07:07:56.355508-08:00

France places first order for long‑range loitering munitions from MBDA and Aviation Design

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Munich opens Terminal 1 Pier on 13 April — €665m west‑apron expansion adds non‑Schengen gates and 6M ppa capacity Munich Airport opens its new Terminal 1 Pier on 13 April — a €665m west‑apron expansion adding non‑Schengen gates, premium lounges and modernised processing. The facility raises capacity by up to six million passengers a year and provides apron stands to handle 12 short/mid‑haul or six widebody aircraft simultaneously.

2026-01-22T06:38:00.066900-08:00

Munich opens Terminal 1 Pier on 13 April — €665m west‑apron expansion adds non‑Schengen gates and 6M ppa capacity

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Angola defence minister visits Portugal KC-390 base as procurement talks advance Angola's Minister of National Defense, General João Ernesto dos Santos, visited Portugal's Air Base No. 11 in Beja in January to tour the Embraer KC-390 presence and advance procurement discussions. The trip signals ongoing bilateral engagement on Angolan airlift capability and a potential KC-390 acquisition.

2026-01-22T05:33:02.690357-08:00

Angola defence minister visits Portugal KC-390 base as procurement talks advance

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Air Europa formalises firm order for 40 Airbus A350-900s to renew long‑haul fleet

Liechtenstein regulator clears Open Cosmos to meet 2026 and 2028 ITU broadband deadlines

AEG Fuels to supply Jet A and SAF to four high‑volume Jet Aviation FBOs

Avincis targets global leadership in helicopter emergency services

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