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Poland suspends — then reopens — Rzeszów and Lublin airports after NATO jets scrambled amid Russian strikes on Ukraine

Poland temporarily halted commercial operations at Rzeszów and Lublin after large-scale Russian strikes on Ukraine prompted NATO and Polish military aircraft to operate in Polish airspace. Authorities restricted flights to keep runways and airspace clear for military sorties; both airports reopened once missions concluded.

2026-02-07T01:03:39.423857-08:00

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IAG requests path to total ownership of TAP Air Portugal

2026-02-06T08:23:10.943753-08:00

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Lufthansa shutters Germanwings AOC, folds low‑cost legacy into Eurowings

2026-02-06T05:35:11.261802-08:00

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UK proposes 30% cut to astronomy and physics funding; researchers warn of 'massive impact'

2026-02-06T08:08:30.113587-08:00

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Poland suspends — then reopens — Rzeszów and Lublin airports after NATO jets scrambled amid Russian strikes on Ukraine Poland temporarily halted commercial operations at Rzeszów and Lublin after large-scale Russian strikes on Ukraine prompted NATO and Polish military aircraft to operate in Polish airspace. Authorities restricted flights to keep runways and airspace clear for military sorties; both airports reopened once missions concluded.

2026-02-07T01:03:39.423857-08:00

Poland suspends — then reopens — Rzeszów and Lublin airports after NATO jets scrambled amid Russian strikes on Ukraine

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Lufthansa’s planned ITA stake increase stalls over $118m earn‑out dispute Lufthansa Group's plan to increase its stake in ITA Airways has stalled after a dispute over a $118 million earn‑out payment. The disagreement has paused negotiations and left the timetable and terms of the proposed stake increase unresolved, according to ch-aviation.

2026-02-06T09:14:17.766412-08:00

Lufthansa’s planned ITA stake increase stalls over $118m earn‑out dispute

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IAG requests path to total ownership of TAP Air Portugal IAG has formally requested a pathway to acquire 100% ownership of TAP Air Portugal, seeking full control rather than a minority stake. The move underscores IAG's intent to secure governance authority to implement restructuring and margin-improvement measures at the carrier.

2026-02-06T08:23:10.943753-08:00

IAG requests path to total ownership of TAP Air Portugal

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UK proposes 30% cut to astronomy and physics funding; researchers warn of 'massive impact' UK ministers have proposed a roughly 30% cut to astronomy and physics funding, a move researchers labeled 'pretty disastrous.' Scientists warned, 'You can't have a cut of that scale and not expect to see a massive impact,' expressing deep concern about the future of UK scientific programmes.

2026-02-06T08:08:30.113587-08:00

UK proposes 30% cut to astronomy and physics funding; researchers warn of 'massive impact'

AeroTime

Spanish carriers add extra flights and impose fare caps as railway crisis diverts passengers Spanish airlines have added extra flights and imposed temporary fare caps after an ongoing railway crisis diverted large numbers of passengers from trains to air. Carriers are increasing short-term capacity while limiting price rises to manage demand and regulatory, consumer-relations risk during the disruption.

2026-02-06T07:34:57.265335-08:00

Spanish carriers add extra flights and impose fare caps as railway crisis diverts passengers

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Lufthansa shutters Germanwings AOC, folds low‑cost legacy into Eurowings Deutsche Lufthansa has surrendered Germanwings' Air Operator Certificate, formally closing a carrier that last flew commercially six years ago as the group consolidates its low‑cost operations under the Eurowings umbrella. The move removes a paper airline and simplifies the group's legal‑operational structure.

2026-02-06T05:35:11.261802-08:00

Lufthansa shutters Germanwings AOC, folds low‑cost legacy into Eurowings

SpaceWatch Global

Amsterdam Space Symposium sets urgent action agenda for space, security and climate The Amsterdam Space Symposium on 3–4 March at Beurs van Berlage gathers policymakers, military and industry leaders to accelerate practical use of space for security, defense and climate resilience. Sessions will focus on operationalizing space capabilities for deterrence, crisis response and environmental monitoring.

2026-02-06T05:14:18.739108-08:00

Amsterdam Space Symposium sets urgent action agenda for space, security and climate

FlightGlobal

Icelandair posts 2025 loss after currency hit; Q4 strength and labour talks aim to restore profitability in 2026 Icelandair reported a full‑year loss for 2025 despite a strong fourth quarter, citing a weaker US dollar versus the Icelandic krona that squeezed margins and amplified domestic wage pressures. Management is pursuing new collective agreements and cost measures and expects to return to profitability in 2026.

2026-02-06T04:55:35.859056-08:00

Icelandair posts 2025 loss after currency hit; Q4 strength and labour talks aim to restore profitability in 2026

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Poland suspends — then reopens — Rzeszów and Lublin airports after NATO jets scrambled amid Russian strikes on Ukraine

IAG requests path to total ownership of TAP Air Portugal

Lufthansa shutters Germanwings AOC, folds low‑cost legacy into Eurowings

UK proposes 30% cut to astronomy and physics funding; researchers warn of 'massive impact'

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