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RAF operationally deploys APKWS guided rockets on Typhoon to counter one-way attack drones in the Middle East

The Royal Air Force has moved the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) from testing to operational deployment on Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4s in the Middle East, completing rapid testing and certification in under two months. The guided-rocket fit provides a lower-cost intercept option for attack drones.

2026-05-16T16:10:48.963293-07:00

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British Airways incident: crewman accidentally activates Boeing 777 emergency slide on second day, delaying Heathrow–Dulles depa

2026-05-16T13:10:55.855219-07:00

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Croatia Airlines A220-300 aborts take-off after runway excursion at Split; crew rejects departure for OU412 to Frankfurt

2026-05-16T09:41:39.659656-07:00

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ICEYE hands over POLSARIS/MikroSAR SAR constellation to Poland’s armed forces, delivering sovereign all-weather radar reconnaiss

2026-05-15T07:52:37.895683-07:00

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RAF operationally deploys APKWS guided rockets on Typhoon to counter one-way attack drones in the Middle East The Royal Air Force has moved the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) from testing to operational deployment on Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4s in the Middle East, completing rapid testing and certification in under two months. The guided-rocket fit provides a lower-cost intercept option for attack drones.

2026-05-16T16:10:48.963293-07:00

RAF operationally deploys APKWS guided rockets on Typhoon to counter one-way attack drones in the Middle East

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British Airways incident: crewman accidentally activates Boeing 777 emergency slide on second day, delaying Heathrow–Dulles depa A brand-new British Airways flight attendant, on his second day of work, accidentally activated an emergency evacuation slide on a Boeing 777-200 ahead of a London Heathrow–Washington Dulles flight. The incident forced a six-hour delay to the transatlantic departure on Saturday afternoon.

2026-05-16T13:10:55.855219-07:00

British Airways incident: crewman accidentally activates Boeing 777 emergency slide on second day, delaying Heathrow–Dulles depa

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Croatia Airlines A220-300 aborts take-off after runway excursion at Split; crew rejects departure for OU412 to Frankfurt A Croatia Airlines Airbus A220-300 preparing to depart for Frankfurt (flight OU412) veered left and exited the runway during an aborted take-off at Split Airport, Croatia. Reporting indicates the aircraft struck ground signage as it went onto grass, involving 132 passengers onboard.

2026-05-16T09:41:39.659656-07:00

Croatia Airlines A220-300 aborts take-off after runway excursion at Split; crew rejects departure for OU412 to Frankfurt

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UK modular trainer developer Aeralis placed into administration amid cashflow strain Aeralis has been placed into administration after its board cited cashflow pressures and the delayed release of a UK investment plan. The modular training aircraft developer’s insolvency raises near-term risk for UK military pilot training capacity and the company’s program continuity.

2026-05-15T14:55:30.774900-07:00

UK modular trainer developer Aeralis placed into administration amid cashflow strain

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ESA–China SMILE mission slips into its launch phase May 19 to map the shape of Earth’s magnetosphere ESA and China’s SMILE spacecraft is scheduled to launch May 19 after about a decade of preparation. The mission aims to deliver a “wide and unique” view of how solar wind streams and bursts of radiation from the Sun reshape Earth’s invisible magnetic shield—after an extensive pre-launch journey.

2026-05-15T11:15:23.779720-07:00

ESA–China SMILE mission slips into its launch phase May 19 to map the shape of Earth’s magnetosphere

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Cubana cancels Madrid route after Plus Ultra exit Cubana has withdrawn its Madrid service following Plus Ultra’s departure from the market. The change underscores how quickly bilateral route networks can contract when a single operator exits—particularly where demand and operating conditions remain fragile for Cuba-facing services.

2026-05-15T09:44:26.029585-07:00

Cubana cancels Madrid route after Plus Ultra exit

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Global Airlines reshuffles leadership as A380 plan remains sidelined in ongoing flight hiatus UK start-up carrier Global Airlines has replaced a senior director following “twin departures,” while keeping its Airbus A380 “quadjet” in storage in France. The leadership tweak comes amid a continued operational pause that has lasted since May last year, indicating the A380 launch remains deferred.

2026-05-15T09:40:51.801483-07:00

Global Airlines reshuffles leadership as A380 plan remains sidelined in ongoing flight hiatus

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Avio reports Q1 earnings surge on space and defense propulsion growth; CEO urges Europe to fund current launch systems Avio SpA said revenue rose 19% and EBITDA rose 30% for the three months ended March 31, driven by continued growth in both its space business and tactical defense propulsion hardware. The CEO also argued Europe should invest in today’s rocket capacity rather than delaying with long-startup cycles.

2026-05-15T07:52:56.927246-07:00

Avio reports Q1 earnings surge on space and defense propulsion growth; CEO urges Europe to fund current launch systems

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RAF operationally deploys APKWS guided rockets on Typhoon to counter one-way attack drones in the Middle East

British Airways incident: crewman accidentally activates Boeing 777 emergency slide on second day, delaying Heathrow–Dulles depa

Croatia Airlines A220-300 aborts take-off after runway excursion at Split; crew rejects departure for OU412 to Frankfurt

ICEYE hands over POLSARIS/MikroSAR SAR constellation to Poland’s armed forces, delivering sovereign all-weather radar reconnaiss

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