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Airbus CEO weighs potential merger with Thales and Leonardo

Airbus Defence and Space CEO Michael Schoellhorn publicly weighed the benefits and risks of a potential merger with Thales and Leonardo. He said such a tie‑up could boost scale, systems integration and European defence competitiveness but would face steep industrial governance, antitrust and integration hurdles.

2026-02-02T12:34:45.403458-08:00

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Air France‑KLM renews Marjan Rintel as KLM CEO for second four‑year term

2026-02-02T11:23:37.318037-08:00

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UK Space Agency chief Paul Bate to step down as agency is folded into government science department

2026-02-02T11:16:40.981570-08:00

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Viasat expands European Aviation Network to Serbia

2026-02-02T09:34:34.928070-08:00

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Airbus CEO weighs potential merger with Thales and Leonardo Airbus Defence and Space CEO Michael Schoellhorn publicly weighed the benefits and risks of a potential merger with Thales and Leonardo. He said such a tie‑up could boost scale, systems integration and European defence competitiveness but would face steep industrial governance, antitrust and integration hurdles.

2026-02-02T12:34:45.403458-08:00

Airbus CEO weighs potential merger with Thales and Leonardo

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Air France‑KLM renews Marjan Rintel as KLM CEO for second four‑year term Air France‑KLM’s board has approved Marjan Rintel for a second four‑year mandate as President & CEO of KLM, charging her with accelerating the carrier’s transformation and restoring its operational and financial strength as the group presses ahead with broader restructuring efforts.

2026-02-02T11:23:37.318037-08:00

Air France‑KLM renews Marjan Rintel as KLM CEO for second four‑year term

SpaceNews.com

UK Space Agency chief Paul Bate to step down as agency is folded into government science department Paul Bate will step down as chief executive of the UK Space Agency at the end of March 2026, concluding four-and-a-half years in the role. His departure coincides with the agency's planned transfer into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, a shift that will influence UK space policy.

2026-02-02T11:16:40.981570-08:00

UK Space Agency chief Paul Bate to step down as agency is folded into government science department

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Viasat expands European Aviation Network to Serbia Viasat has added Serbia to its award‑winning European Aviation Network (EAN), extending the operator’s in‑flight connectivity coverage into Southeast Europe. The expansion makes EAN available to airlines and business aviation operators flying in Serbian airspace, boosting options for onboard Wi‑Fi services.

2026-02-02T09:34:34.928070-08:00

Viasat expands European Aviation Network to Serbia

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BAE Systems workers in northwest England to strike Feb 2–20 over pay, risking defence production delays Workers at British defence group BAE Systems in northwest England will stage strikes from February 2 to at least February 20 over pay and conditions, the union said. The union warned the industrial action could cause delays to defence production at affected sites.

2026-02-02T06:22:48.610240-08:00

BAE Systems workers in northwest England to strike Feb 2–20 over pay, risking defence production delays

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Dutch court upholds €420,000 fine against Ryanair for 15 slot‑misuse violations The Hague District Court has upheld €420,000 (US$503,000) in fines against Ryanair for 15 slot‑misuse violations at Dutch airports, rejecting the carrier’s challenge. The decision underscores increasing regulatory scrutiny of airlines’ use of airport slots in Europe.

2026-02-02T02:13:25.547692-08:00

Dutch court upholds €420,000 fine against Ryanair for 15 slot‑misuse violations

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Dutch coalition caps Schiphol at 478,000 moves, proposes midnight–5am curfew and opens Lelystad with 10,000 slots The new Dutch coalition agreed to cap Amsterdam Schiphol at 478,000 annual aircraft movements, consider a midnight–05:00 closure and transfer up to 10,000 holiday flight movements to Lelystad Airport — which the government plans to open for commercial services in 2027. The package drew pushback from KLM and environmental groups.

2026-02-02T01:27:52.573861-08:00

Dutch coalition caps Schiphol at 478,000 moves, proposes midnight–5am curfew and opens Lelystad with 10,000 slots

Airline Weekly

Ryanair 2026 outlook: financial performance and strategic plans An in-depth analysis of Ryanair's recent financial performance and management's strategic plans for 2026, covering revenue trends, cost outlook, and planned network and fleet actions. It evaluates management guidance and sensitivities to costs and delivery timing.

2026-02-01T22:07:20.560416-08:00

Ryanair 2026 outlook: financial performance and strategic plans

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Airbus CEO weighs potential merger with Thales and Leonardo

Air France‑KLM renews Marjan Rintel as KLM CEO for second four‑year term

UK Space Agency chief Paul Bate to step down as agency is folded into government science department

Viasat expands European Aviation Network to Serbia

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