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TAP privatization stays on track despite jet-fuel shock as IATA warns airlines face higher fares and reduced capacity

TAP Air Portugal chairman Carlos Oliveira said rising fuel costs are not expected to derail the carrier’s privatization, with a strategic partner selection potentially by year-end. Speaking at the IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, airline leaders also cited post-pandemic pressure as fuel prices and Iran-linked airspace disruptions force capacity and fare trade-offs.

2026-06-07T14:28:03.715029-07:00

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Safran pledges €120M to triple HRG output at Montluçon for GPS-independent navigation by 2032

2026-06-07T00:43:07.115094-07:00

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Iran-war jet fuel shock threatens airline solvency, drives consolidation as airlines delay aircraft purchase options

2026-06-06T13:27:55.097943-07:00

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Airbus in talks to secure SAS widebody deal: up to 20 A330neo and A350 aircraft

2026-06-06T06:27:49.920966-07:00

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TAP privatization stays on track despite jet-fuel shock as IATA warns airlines face higher fares and reduced capacity TAP Air Portugal chairman Carlos Oliveira said rising fuel costs are not expected to derail the carrier’s privatization, with a strategic partner selection potentially by year-end. Speaking at the IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, airline leaders also cited post-pandemic pressure as fuel prices and Iran-linked airspace disruptions force capacity and fare trade-offs.

2026-06-07T14:28:03.715029-07:00

TAP privatization stays on track despite jet-fuel shock as IATA warns airlines face higher fares and reduced capacity

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Safran pledges €120M to triple HRG output at Montluçon for GPS-independent navigation by 2032 Safran plans to invest €120 million at its Montluçon site in central France to triple production of hemispherical resonator gyroscopes (HRGs) by 2032, a GPS-independent navigation sensor line. The expansion includes the creation of more than 150 jobs, per Safran CEO Olivier Andriès.

2026-06-07T00:43:07.115094-07:00

Safran pledges €120M to triple HRG output at Montluçon for GPS-independent navigation by 2032

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Iran-war jet fuel shock threatens airline solvency, drives consolidation as airlines delay aircraft purchase options Soaring jet fuel prices tied to the Iran war are escalating bankruptcy risks for budget carriers and prompting expectations of further consolidation, IATA’s head said. Europe is avoiding a shortage, but rising costs are pressuring operations and ticket prices; airlines are also delaying aircraft option decisions amid uncertainty.

2026-06-06T13:27:55.097943-07:00

Iran-war jet fuel shock threatens airline solvency, drives consolidation as airlines delay aircraft purchase options

Bloomberg

Finnair in talks with SpaceX Starlink and Amazon Leo for inflight Wi‑Fi Finnair is discussing equipping its fleet with inflight Wi‑Fi using connectivity from SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Leo, making it the latest European carrier to explore LEO broadband for onboard service. The move adds pressure on satcom suppliers as airlines race to improve passenger connectivity at altitude.

2026-06-06T08:13:39.494626-07:00

Finnair in talks with SpaceX Starlink and Amazon Leo for inflight Wi‑Fi

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Airbus in talks to secure SAS widebody deal: up to 20 A330neo and A350 aircraft Airbus is closing in on a major widebody order from Scandinavian carrier SAS, with the airline reportedly weighing 15 to 20 new long-haul jets. The package is expected to mix Airbus A330neo and A350 aircraft, framed by SAS’s need to lock delivery slots and expand its long-distance network.

2026-06-06T06:27:49.920966-07:00

Airbus in talks to secure SAS widebody deal: up to 20 A330neo and A350 aircraft

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Ireland targets 3Q26 timeline to lift Dublin International passenger cap via new legislation Irish transport minister Darragh O’Brien said the government aims to pass legislation lifting the current passenger cap at Dublin International through both houses of parliament by mid-July 2026, targeting removal in 3Q26. The move comes against a backdrop of U.S. pressure over potential impacts on transatlantic commitments and competition.

2026-06-05T08:02:40.299449-07:00

Ireland targets 3Q26 timeline to lift Dublin International passenger cap via new legislation

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Arianespace sets 17 June Ariane 6 launch for Amazon Leo: Ariane 64 to deploy 36 satellites with first use of upgraded P160C boos Arianespace says its next Ariane 6 mission—on 17 June between 13:53 and 14:22 CET—will be its most powerful to date, launching Amazon Leo’s largest payload yet. The mission uses an Ariane 64 configuration with four P160C upgraded solid-propellant boosters for the first time, carrying 36 satellites for Amazon.

2026-06-05T07:13:35.561232-07:00

Arianespace sets 17 June Ariane 6 launch for Amazon Leo: Ariane 64 to deploy 36 satellites with first use of upgraded P160C boos

Bloomberg

Airbus–Thales–Leonardo satellite JV to test EU merger rules as “Bromo” review hits new antitrust scrutiny Airbus, Leonardo and Thales plan a proposed space-joint venture (“Bromo”) to test the EU’s revamped merger framework aimed at enabling globally competitive European champions. The deal’s progress is being shaped by timing and competitive concerns raised in Germany and Italy as discussions with the European competition authority continue.

2026-06-05T06:59:14.372258-07:00

Airbus–Thales–Leonardo satellite JV to test EU merger rules as “Bromo” review hits new antitrust scrutiny

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TAP privatization stays on track despite jet-fuel shock as IATA warns airlines face higher fares and reduced capacity

Safran pledges €120M to triple HRG output at Montluçon for GPS-independent navigation by 2032

Iran-war jet fuel shock threatens airline solvency, drives consolidation as airlines delay aircraft purchase options

Airbus in talks to secure SAS widebody deal: up to 20 A330neo and A350 aircraft

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