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Wizz Air builds expansion plan as engine-related groundings ease and grounded fleet returns

After two years of disruption, Wizz Air says it has recovery momentum, with engine-related groundings easing and more of its previously restricted fleet returning to service. The carrier links improving operational performance to renewed growth acceleration across its network.

2026-06-14T14:17:20.403907-07:00

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Dublin Airport reports near-3.5M passengers in May 2026, up almost 3% year-on-year

2026-06-14T14:21:26.379989-07:00

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First Czech C-390 Millennium takes shape in final camouflage ahead of delivery

2026-06-13T14:21:36.978175-07:00

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EU governments’ failure to pre-book launches leaves Ariane 6 demand unconverted into orders, ILA panel warns

2026-06-12T05:58:42.590243-07:00

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Dublin Airport reports near-3.5M passengers in May 2026, up almost 3% year-on-year Dublin Airport says almost 3.5 million passengers moved through its terminals in May 2026, representing nearly 3% year-on-year growth. The update adds to the broader momentum around demand at Ireland’s main hub as policymakers move toward changing capacity rules.

2026-06-14T14:21:26.379989-07:00

Dublin Airport reports near-3.5M passengers in May 2026, up almost 3% year-on-year

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Wizz Air builds expansion plan as engine-related groundings ease and grounded fleet returns After two years of disruption, Wizz Air says it has recovery momentum, with engine-related groundings easing and more of its previously restricted fleet returning to service. The carrier links improving operational performance to renewed growth acceleration across its network.

2026-06-14T14:17:20.403907-07:00

Wizz Air builds expansion plan as engine-related groundings ease and grounded fleet returns

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First Czech C-390 Millennium takes shape in final camouflage ahead of delivery Embraer’s first C-390 Millennium for the Czech Republic has appeared with its final camouflage scheme as Prague prepares to receive the first of two airlifters in the coming weeks. The milestone advances delivery planning for the second aircraft, supporting early capability fielding timelines.

2026-06-13T14:21:36.978175-07:00

First Czech C-390 Millennium takes shape in final camouflage ahead of delivery

Air Data News

Embraer C-390 Millennium enters Czech Air Force livery trial with new camouflage scheme The first Embraer C-390 Millennium acquired for the Czech Republic has appeared wearing a new camouflage livery intended for the country’s military transport aircraft fleet. The move signals the start of visible configuration work as the program progresses toward Czech operational use.

2026-06-13T14:21:36.978175-07:00

Embraer C-390 Millennium enters Czech Air Force livery trial with new camouflage scheme

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Germany readies “sovereign” military satcom and electronic-warfare capabilities as commander warns Russia could take nuclear thr Berlin is preparing new military space capabilities including jammers, lasers and a sovereign satellite communications network, a senior German commander said. The warning frames Russia’s potential move to extend nuclear threat concepts into space, raising stakes for Europe’s space-enabled command, control and resilience.

2026-06-13T05:45:17.451241-07:00

Germany readies “sovereign” military satcom and electronic-warfare capabilities as commander warns Russia could take nuclear thr

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UK moves to fully phase in Russian diesel/jet-fuel import ban by Jan. 1, 2027 The UK will fully phase in its ban on diesel and jet fuel produced from Russian crude oil by Jan. 1, 2027. The step is framed as an effort to cut off revenue streams that fund Moscow’s war against Ukraine, tightening access to Russian-sourced refinery products.

2026-06-12T21:00:37.060590-07:00

UK moves to fully phase in Russian diesel/jet-fuel import ban by Jan. 1, 2027

Breaking Defense

Poland formally accepts first F-35A Husarz jets and signals expansion to 64 aircraft Poland’s Air Force has officially accepted its first three F-35A Husarz fighters into service at the 32nd Tactical Air Base in Łask, marking the in-country arrival supporting air-force modernization. In parallel, the defense minister says Poland intends to add two more squadrons, doubling the order from 32 to 64.

2026-06-12T10:46:41.871712-07:00

Poland formally accepts first F-35A Husarz jets and signals expansion to 64 aircraft

AINonline

EBAA urges EU to make emissions trading scheme rules more workable for business aviation The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is pressing for reforms to the European Union’s aviation emissions trading scheme (ETS), arguing the current policy framework needs greater flexibility. The push targets how the ETS is applied to business aviation operations under EU climate regulation.

2026-06-12T09:56:57.911276-07:00

EBAA urges EU to make emissions trading scheme rules more workable for business aviation

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Wizz Air builds expansion plan as engine-related groundings ease and grounded fleet returns

Dublin Airport reports near-3.5M passengers in May 2026, up almost 3% year-on-year

First Czech C-390 Millennium takes shape in final camouflage ahead of delivery

EU governments’ failure to pre-book launches leaves Ariane 6 demand unconverted into orders, ILA panel warns

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