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Starlux to expand Europe and Oceania network with 2027 nonstops to Zurich, Barcelona, Sydney and Auckland

Starlux Airlines plans to launch nonstop services in 2027 to Zurich and Barcelona as it accelerates its Europe push. The carrier is also adding nonstop links to Sydney and Auckland, broadening its long-haul strategy beyond an initial focus on U.S. West Coast destinations.

2026-05-29T02:43:10.937426-07:00

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Russian Geran-2 drone breaches NATO airspace over Romania, crashes on Galati apartment block, injuring 2; NATO calls it a seriou

2026-05-29T01:39:26.607924-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

Serbia Space Conference spotlights talent—question is whether Serbia can build the institutions to sustain a space ecosystem

2026-05-29T01:11:18.535504-07:00

Via Satellite

EU launches tender for innovative, cost-effective user terminals for IRIS²

2026-05-28T18:10:58.720623-07:00

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Romania expands ISR capability with additional Quantum Systems Vector reconnaissance systems Quantum Systems is increasing its footprint in Romania by supplying additional Vector reconnaissance systems for European defense surveillance missions. The move underscores continued emphasis on persistent ISR coverage, including around regional flashpoints where UAV activity has recently driven air-defense posture changes.

2026-05-29T06:41:40.853032-07:00

Romania expands ISR capability with additional Quantum Systems Vector reconnaissance systems

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Starlux to expand Europe and Oceania network with 2027 nonstops to Zurich, Barcelona, Sydney and Auckland Starlux Airlines plans to launch nonstop services in 2027 to Zurich and Barcelona as it accelerates its Europe push. The carrier is also adding nonstop links to Sydney and Auckland, broadening its long-haul strategy beyond an initial focus on U.S. West Coast destinations.

2026-05-29T02:43:10.937426-07:00

Starlux to expand Europe and Oceania network with 2027 nonstops to Zurich, Barcelona, Sydney and Auckland

Defence24

Russian Geran-2 drone breaches NATO airspace over Romania, crashes on Galati apartment block, injuring 2; NATO calls it a seriou During Russia’s latest wave of attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, a Geran-2 drone entered NATO-member Romania’s airspace near the Ukraine border and crashed onto a residential apartment complex in Galati. Two people were injured; no fatalities were reported as NATO issued strong condemnation and solidarity messaging.

2026-05-29T01:39:26.607924-07:00

Russian Geran-2 drone breaches NATO airspace over Romania, crashes on Galati apartment block, injuring 2; NATO calls it a seriou

SpaceWatch Global

Serbia Space Conference spotlights talent—question is whether Serbia can build the institutions to sustain a space ecosystem The first Serbian Space Conference highlighted a growing base of researchers, startups and young professionals, underscoring Serbia’s capacity to develop space capabilities. An open question remains: what institutions and opportunity structures are needed to move beyond talent into durable, scalable sector growth.

2026-05-29T01:11:18.535504-07:00

Serbia Space Conference spotlights talent—question is whether Serbia can build the institutions to sustain a space ecosystem

Via Satellite

EU launches tender for innovative, cost-effective user terminals for IRIS² The European Union is seeking proposals for innovative and cost-effective user terminal technologies to support the IRIS² constellation, via a new tender. The procurement signals a focus on bringing down terminal costs and improving performance for end-users of Europe’s secure, multi-orbit connectivity architecture.

2026-05-28T18:10:58.720623-07:00

EU launches tender for innovative, cost-effective user terminals for IRIS²

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China reportedly slow-walks Airbus delivery approvals as leverage in EASA/C919 certification dispute China is reportedly delaying Airbus delivery paperwork approval, using it as leverage in a diplomatic and regulatory dispute over how quickly Europe’s certification process advances COMAC’s C919 narrowbody jet. The move links aircraft delivery timelines to the pace and friction of EASA certification.

2026-05-28T13:42:38.310160-07:00

China reportedly slow-walks Airbus delivery approvals as leverage in EASA/C919 certification dispute

Via Satellite

O2 Satellite adds iPhone support to UK direct-to-device service via SpaceX Starlink Mobile Virgin Media O2 says its O2 Satellite direct-to-device (D2D) service now supports iPhones, extending beyond its earlier Samsung Galaxy launch. The offering runs on SpaceX’s Starlink Mobile constellation and went live earlier this year, broadening operator access to satellite-enabled smartphone connectivity.

2026-05-28T12:53:33.659791-07:00

O2 Satellite adds iPhone support to UK direct-to-device service via SpaceX Starlink Mobile

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Spain’s Plus Ultra: main shareholder declared insolvent Spain’s Plus Ultra has entered fresh uncertainty after its main shareholder was declared insolvent, raising questions about the carrier’s funding position and near-term corporate viability. The development lands amid ongoing airline restructuring and distress dynamics.

2026-05-28T09:24:01.868446-07:00

Spain’s Plus Ultra: main shareholder declared insolvent

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Starlux to expand Europe and Oceania network with 2027 nonstops to Zurich, Barcelona, Sydney and Auckland

Russian Geran-2 drone breaches NATO airspace over Romania, crashes on Galati apartment block, injuring 2; NATO calls it a seriou

Serbia Space Conference spotlights talent—question is whether Serbia can build the institutions to sustain a space ecosystem

EU launches tender for innovative, cost-effective user terminals for IRIS²

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