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London Gatwick plans Summer 2026 expansion: 63 airline partners, 230+ destinations

London Gatwick says its Summer 2026 schedule will add more connectivity for travellers, reaching 230+ destinations via a record 63 airline partners. The airport frames the rollout as a further step in reinforcing its position among Europe’s most connected hubs.

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2026-07-14T14:18:13.142462-07:00

Reuters

EASA reinstates and expands warning for EU airlines to avoid Middle East airspace amid renewed U.S.-Iran fighting

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2026-07-14T07:29:34.873541-07:00

SpaceNews.com

UK government preparing new whole-of-government space strategy

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2026-07-14T05:15:27.297392-07:00

FlightGlobal

Ryanair 737-800 returns after engine-debris damage causes passenger window failure and emergency window incident

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2026-07-14T03:59:17.254690-07:00

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London Gatwick plans Summer 2026 expansion: 63 airline partners, 230+ destinations London Gatwick says its Summer 2026 schedule will add more connectivity for travellers, reaching 230+ destinations via a record 63 airline partners. The airport frames the rollout as a further step in reinforcing its position among Europe’s most connected hubs.

2026-07-14T14:18:13.142462-07:00

London Gatwick plans Summer 2026 expansion: 63 airline partners, 230+ destinations

Reuters

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EASA reinstates and expands warning for EU airlines to avoid Middle East airspace amid renewed U.S.-Iran fighting EASA reinstated and toughened its warning to airlines operating in the Middle East, directing them to avoid airspace over Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE and the Gulf of Oman. The update comes as the U.S.-Iran war flared again, raising immediate operational risk for routes through the region.

2026-07-14T07:29:34.873541-07:00

EASA reinstates and expands warning for EU airlines to avoid Middle East airspace amid renewed U.S.-Iran fighting

AINonline

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Sweden’s Air Force marks 100 years of service as it reorients for future threats amid Russia concerns Sweden’s Air Force marked its 100th year of service and framed its next chapter around evolving security challenges. The milestone lands as NATO’s newest member focuses on rearmament responses to a resurgent Russia, shaping Sweden’s future threat posture and preparedness priorities.

2026-07-14T07:15:44.135639-07:00

Sweden’s Air Force marks 100 years of service as it reorients for future threats amid Russia concerns

SpaceNews.com

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UK government preparing new whole-of-government space strategy The UK government is preparing to release a new space strategy framed as a “whole-of-government” approach to space. The plan is intended to coordinate space policy and activities across departments, aligning national objectives and implementation under one overarching framework.

2026-07-14T05:15:27.297392-07:00

UK government preparing new whole-of-government space strategy

GE Aerospace

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GE Aerospace selected CT7-2E1 to power Leonardo AW149 fleet under UK NMH program GE Aerospace says Leonardo has chosen the CT7-2E1 turboshaft to power 23 AW149 helicopters for the UK Ministry of Defence’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) program. The deal also includes spare engines/parts and long-term support, with GE backing battlefield transport maintenance.

2026-07-14T04:30:12.424039-07:00

GE Aerospace selected CT7-2E1 to power Leonardo AW149 fleet under UK NMH program

FlightGlobal

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Ryanair 737-800 returns after engine-debris damage causes passenger window failure and emergency window incident A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 operating Thessaloniki–Memmingen returned to its departure point after debris linked to an apparent engine failure damaged the aircraft’s window. Reports describe a passenger being partially pulled out head-first through the broken window at cruising altitude before being pulled back by fellow travelers.

2026-07-14T03:59:17.254690-07:00

Ryanair 737-800 returns after engine-debris damage causes passenger window failure and emergency window incident

FlightGlobal

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Norwegian posts Q2 operating and net losses as demand softens and fuel costs stay high Norwegian’s low-cost carrier group reported operating and net losses in the second quarter. The results point to weakening demand conditions alongside continued pressure from elevated fuel costs—an unfavorable mix for carriers with cost-sensitive pricing models.

2026-07-14T02:29:06.297275-07:00

Norwegian posts Q2 operating and net losses as demand softens and fuel costs stay high

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Ukraine plans to establish a flag carrier as airspace reopens Ukraine intends to set up a national flag carrier contingent on the reopening of its airspace. The announcement points to a forthcoming restart and restructuring of commercial aviation capacity tied directly to operational access to Ukrainian airspace.

2026-07-14T00:13:56.764260-07:00

Ukraine plans to establish a flag carrier as airspace reopens