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Investigators: Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 nose-gear collapse at Frankfurt tied to misplaced/unused locking pin

German aviation investigators say a misplaced locking pin—intended to secure the main nose gear—was not inserted correctly before a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 collapsed at a gate at Frankfurt last month. The pin was later found still in its storage box, as engineers were addressing a gear-door control issue.

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2026-07-09T08:29:36.178294-07:00

Bloomberg

Airbus workers strike at major Spain manufacturing site over deteriorating work conditions

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2026-07-09T09:16:25.965198-07:00

SpaceNews.com

MDA Space to acquire 70% of French geo-intelligence firm CLS in $920M deal, raising $819M

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2026-07-09T04:29:00.090902-07:00

AeroTime

F-16 accident closes Zakynthos runway as Greek Air Force aircraft lands gear-up and catches fire

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2026-07-09T07:16:03.308622-07:00

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Bloomberg

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Airbus workers strike at major Spain manufacturing site over deteriorating work conditions Employees at a major Airbus manufacturing site in Spain have started a strike, citing deteriorating work conditions over recent years. The action signals heightened labor tension risk for production continuity at the site and underscores the operational sensitivity of final-assembly/manufacturing schedules to workforce disputes.

2026-07-09T09:16:25.965198-07:00

Airbus workers strike at major Spain manufacturing site over deteriorating work conditions

Aviation Today

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UK canvasses industry for counter-drone electronic warfare systems as Ukraine pursues European drone deals The UK Ministry of Defense is soliciting industry input on potential counter-drone electronic warfare (EW) systems it could supply to Ukraine. The move comes as Ukraine discusses drone-related arrangements with European partners, alongside intensifying strikes using long-range kamikaze “one-way attack” drones against Russian infrastructure.

2026-07-09T08:32:27.455388-07:00

UK canvasses industry for counter-drone electronic warfare systems as Ukraine pursues European drone deals

Bloomberg

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Investigators: Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 nose-gear collapse at Frankfurt tied to misplaced/unused locking pin German aviation investigators say a misplaced locking pin—intended to secure the main nose gear—was not inserted correctly before a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 collapsed at a gate at Frankfurt last month. The pin was later found still in its storage box, as engineers were addressing a gear-door control issue.

2026-07-09T08:29:36.178294-07:00

Investigators: Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 nose-gear collapse at Frankfurt tied to misplaced/unused locking pin

AeroTime

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F-16 accident closes Zakynthos runway as Greek Air Force aircraft lands gear-up and catches fire A Hellenic Air Force F-16 from the 116th Combat Wing made an emergency landing at Zakynthos airport on July 9, 2026, following a malfunction during a training flight. The aircraft reportedly landed gear-up and caught fire, prompting authorities to close runway 16/34 via NOTAM while the cause is investigated.

2026-07-09T07:16:03.308622-07:00

F-16 accident closes Zakynthos runway as Greek Air Force aircraft lands gear-up and catches fire

SpaceNews.com

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MDA Space to acquire 70% of French geo-intelligence firm CLS in $920M deal, raising $819M MDA Space is raising US$819 million via an upsized bought deal to help fund its $920-million acquisition of French Earth observation and geo-intelligence company CLS. MDA will take a 70% majority stake—valuing CLS at about 567 million euros—while CNES retains 30%.

2026-07-09T04:29:00.090902-07:00

MDA Space to acquire 70% of French geo-intelligence firm CLS in $920M deal, raising $819M

Reuters

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Honeywell Aerospace to expand European defense offerings with products designed to avoid restricted U.S. tech export controls Honeywell Aerospace says it plans to develop more defense products intended for Europe that do not rely on restricted U.S. technologies, aiming to reduce the risk of export roadblocks. The move is tied to rising European defense spending and demand for parts with smoother cross-border approval paths.

2026-07-09T03:59:46.630231-07:00

Honeywell Aerospace to expand European defense offerings with products designed to avoid restricted U.S. tech export controls

Bloomberg

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BNP Paribas banker: European defense valuations have upside as rising government spending converts into new orders European defense-sector valuations still have “plenty of upside,” a BNP Paribas banker said, arguing that government pledges to increase military spending are now translating into orders. The assessment links defense budget commitments to observable commercial momentum across the European defense supply chain.

2026-07-09T02:45:12.672106-07:00

BNP Paribas banker: European defense valuations have upside as rising government spending converts into new orders

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Ukraine’s Bees Airlines files for bankruptcy after a long dormant period Ukraine’s Bees Airlines has filed for bankruptcy, marking a formal legal step after the carrier’s extended dormancy. The filing highlights continued pressure on troubled airlines in the country’s operating environment and raises questions about the disposition of the carrier’s assets and obligations.

2026-07-09T02:17:34.407082-07:00

Ukraine’s Bees Airlines files for bankruptcy after a long dormant period