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ESA awards Rocket Factory Augsburg two RFA One launches under Flight Ticket Initiative

The European Space Agency has awarded Rocket Factory Augsburg a Flight Ticket Initiative contract to launch two missions aboard its RFA One rocket. The deal secures two dedicated flights for the German small-launch developer under ESA's commercial procurement scheme, supporting future orbital missions.

2026-01-23T21:11:29.526862-08:00

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European carriers suspend Gulf and Israel services as regional tensions escalate

2026-01-23T16:52:13.263730-08:00

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Heathrow ends 100‑ml carry‑on liquids ban after airport‑wide CT scanner rollout

2026-01-23T03:59:55.533638-08:00

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Bombardier Global 8000 secures EASA type certification, completing FAA and Transport Canada approvals as deliveries expand

2026-01-23T09:08:12.643217-08:00

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ESA awards Rocket Factory Augsburg two RFA One launches under Flight Ticket Initiative The European Space Agency has awarded Rocket Factory Augsburg a Flight Ticket Initiative contract to launch two missions aboard its RFA One rocket. The deal secures two dedicated flights for the German small-launch developer under ESA's commercial procurement scheme, supporting future orbital missions.

2026-01-23T21:11:29.526862-08:00

ESA awards Rocket Factory Augsburg two RFA One launches under Flight Ticket Initiative

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European carriers suspend Gulf and Israel services as regional tensions escalate Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways and other major carriers have suspended or cancelled services to multiple Gulf states and Israel amid escalating regional tensions and US warnings of a naval deployment toward Iran. Airlines say measures are precautionary while security risks are assessed.

2026-01-23T16:52:13.263730-08:00

European carriers suspend Gulf and Israel services as regional tensions escalate

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Portugal accepts fourth Embraer KC-390 fitted for aerial refuelling Portugal’s Air Force accepted its fourth Embraer KC-390 Millennium, the latest example fitted with hose-and-drogue aerial-refuelling equipment to enable receiver and tanker roles. The delivery advances Lisbon’s fleet modernisation, expanding tactical airlift, strategic reach and in-flight refuelling capacity for NATO and national missions.

2026-01-23T14:23:14.301007-08:00

Portugal accepts fourth Embraer KC-390 fitted for aerial refuelling

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Bombardier Global 8000 secures EASA type certification, completing FAA and Transport Canada approvals as deliveries expand Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet has received EASA type certification, following earlier FAA validation and Transport Canada approval, clearing the aircraft for operation across Europe, the U.S. and Canada. The ultra‑long‑range jet entered service in December 2025 and deliveries are now expanding.

2026-01-23T09:08:12.643217-08:00

Bombardier Global 8000 secures EASA type certification, completing FAA and Transport Canada approvals as deliveries expand

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Elbit Systems UK completes takeover of Watchkeeper industrial venture, gaining full ownership of UTacS/UTA Elbit Systems UK has taken full ownership of the company established to deliver the British Army’s Watchkeeper tactical uncrewed aerial vehicle fleet, consolidating industrial control of sustainment, logistics and upgrade decisions. The move is presented as strengthening the UK as a hub for uncrewed technology supporting European and NATO defence.

2026-01-23T07:16:57.717584-08:00

Elbit Systems UK completes takeover of Watchkeeper industrial venture, gaining full ownership of UTacS/UTA

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Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue launches 'Flying Blue Experiences' — redeem miles for VIP event boxes Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue has launched 'Flying Blue Experiences', a redemption platform letting members use miles for exclusive event benefits — including VIP boxes at Paris’s Accor Arena and Stade de France. Initial offers include a France v England rugby VIP package redeemable for roughly 60,000 Flying Blue miles.

2026-01-23T07:01:58.410042-08:00

Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue launches 'Flying Blue Experiences' — redeem miles for VIP event boxes

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Turkey to Receive First Ex‑Qatar Eurofighter Typhoon in February 2026 as Ankara Seeks to Close Airpower Gap Turkey will receive its first Eurofighter Typhoon — an ex‑Qatar airframe — by the end of February 2026, a concrete step in Ankara's effort to close looming airpower gaps. The delivery strengthens immediate regional deterrence and forms part of Ankara's planned transition pathway toward domestically produced KAAN fighters.

2026-01-23T06:21:23.954478-08:00

Turkey to Receive First Ex‑Qatar Eurofighter Typhoon in February 2026 as Ankara Seeks to Close Airpower Gap

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IndiGo launches A321XLR nonstop Mumbai–Athens and Delhi–Athens — first scheduled India–Greece service IndiGo has begun thrice‑weekly nonstop A321XLR services between Mumbai and Athens, and Delhi–Athens, becoming the first Indian carrier to offer scheduled direct flights to Greece. The XLR enables one‑stopless links that bypass Gulf hubs and targets leisure, MICE and wedding traffic.

2026-01-23T05:31:35.028176-08:00

IndiGo launches A321XLR nonstop Mumbai–Athens and Delhi–Athens — first scheduled India–Greece service

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ESA awards Rocket Factory Augsburg two RFA One launches under Flight Ticket Initiative

European carriers suspend Gulf and Israel services as regional tensions escalate

Heathrow ends 100‑ml carry‑on liquids ban after airport‑wide CT scanner rollout

Bombardier Global 8000 secures EASA type certification, completing FAA and Transport Canada approvals as deliveries expand

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