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Dutch F-35A “international debut” planned for Leeuwarden Air Show in June

At least one Dutch Air Force F-35A will appear at the Leeuwarden Air Show in the Netherlands in June, according to Lt. Col. Sidney Plankman. The public display marks the jet’s planned international showcase for RNLAF, aligning with broader European F-35 basing and sustainment momentum.

2026-04-23T17:49:33.202450-07:00

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EU court ends Lufthansa’s bid to overturn €6bn COVID bailout annulment

2026-04-23T10:50:16.011550-07:00

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Farnborough Airshow cancelled as COVID-19 spreads across Europe

2026-04-23T14:24:38.679570-07:00

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Aegean and Air China sign codeshare to expand Europe–Asia network access

2026-04-23T15:34:19.635063-07:00

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Dutch F-35A “international debut” planned for Leeuwarden Air Show in June At least one Dutch Air Force F-35A will appear at the Leeuwarden Air Show in the Netherlands in June, according to Lt. Col. Sidney Plankman. The public display marks the jet’s planned international showcase for RNLAF, aligning with broader European F-35 basing and sustainment momentum.

2026-04-23T17:49:33.202450-07:00

Dutch F-35A “international debut” planned for Leeuwarden Air Show in June

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Aegean and Air China sign codeshare to expand Europe–Asia network access AEGEAN has announced a new codeshare partnership with Air China, aimed at expanding connectivity for both carriers’ customers across Asia. The agreement is positioned as improving end-to-end network access and travel options for guests flying on either airline.

2026-04-23T15:34:19.635063-07:00

Aegean and Air China sign codeshare to expand Europe–Asia network access

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European air forces set performance benchmarks for Future Combat Air System next-gen fighter development Three European air forces have approved performance benchmarks that will be used to narrow design options as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) moves through subsequent development stages. The milestone sets clearer yardsticks for platform trade-offs at a critical point in the program’s evolution.

2026-04-23T15:24:31.188631-07:00

European air forces set performance benchmarks for Future Combat Air System next-gen fighter development

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Italy F-35 commitment holds after Five Star pushes to pause purchases for a year Italy’s defense minister, Lorenzo Guerini, said the country will “confirm that the program would continue” after pressure from the Five Star party to halt F-35 purchases for a year to fund a coronavirus rebound.

2026-04-23T15:06:02.423507-07:00

Italy F-35 commitment holds after Five Star pushes to pause purchases for a year

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Farnborough Airshow cancelled as COVID-19 spreads across Europe The Farnborough Airshow, scheduled for July 20–24, has been canceled after COVID-19 swept through Europe. The decision underscores how fast-moving public health conditions can force major aerospace trade events to withdraw, affecting exhibitor and industry planning timelines.

2026-04-23T14:24:38.679570-07:00

Farnborough Airshow cancelled as COVID-19 spreads across Europe

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EU court ends Lufthansa’s bid to overturn €6bn COVID bailout annulment The European Court of Justice has rejected Lufthansa’s appeal against a prior annulment of Germany’s €6 billion pandemic-era recapitalisation. The ruling confirms the state-aid approval breached EU competition rules, turning the legal fight into a definitive loss for Lufthansa amid pressure for repayment from rivals such as Ryanair.

2026-04-23T10:50:16.011550-07:00

EU court ends Lufthansa’s bid to overturn €6bn COVID bailout annulment

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GAMA white paper proposes investment-backed support model for Europe’s clean-aviation technology supply chain GAMA has published a white paper mapping recommendations to bolster investment support for European aviation companies focused on clean technologies. The paper lays out an “investment path” aimed at sustaining industrial participation and accelerating adoption of cleaner aircraft-related technologies across the sector.

2026-04-23T10:24:51.388620-07:00

GAMA white paper proposes investment-backed support model for Europe’s clean-aviation technology supply chain

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Textron Aviation signs new European contracts for Cessna Citation jets and Cessna Skyhawk training aircraft Textron Aviation has announced two new commercial agreements covering light-jet Cessna Citation aircraft and Cessna Skyhawk training airplanes, with deal activity centered on Europe. The announcements underscore Textron’s continued push to supply both business-jet and training fleets.

2026-04-23T09:07:16.099986-07:00

Textron Aviation signs new European contracts for Cessna Citation jets and Cessna Skyhawk training aircraft

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Dutch F-35A “international debut” planned for Leeuwarden Air Show in June

EU court ends Lufthansa’s bid to overturn €6bn COVID bailout annulment

Farnborough Airshow cancelled as COVID-19 spreads across Europe

Aegean and Air China sign codeshare to expand Europe–Asia network access

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