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Bristow, Electra, Avinor and Norway’s civil aviation authority launch second international trial for electric/hybrid-regional op

Bristow Group, Electra and Avinor, together with the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority, have launched and signed contracts for a second international test project targeting zero- and low-emission aviation in Norway. The programme is designed to generate operational, regulatory and market knowledge to support future introduction of electric and hybrid-electric aircraft.

2026-04-21T06:13:34.060374-07:00

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Dan Air A319 terrain-avoidance maneuver after substantial drift off planned flightpath, Romanian investigators say

2026-04-21T03:58:36.043331-07:00

Reuters

Study: jet-fuel spike adds ~$100+ to per-passenger cost on Europe long-haul

2026-04-21T02:42:50.068635-07:00

Aviation Week

beond suspends all Europe–Maldives services through summer 2026, citing fuel-cost hit

2026-04-20T07:01:14.752129-07:00

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Bristow, Electra, Avinor and Norway’s civil aviation authority launch second international trial for electric/hybrid-regional op Bristow Group, Electra and Avinor, together with the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority, have launched and signed contracts for a second international test project targeting zero- and low-emission aviation in Norway. The programme is designed to generate operational, regulatory and market knowledge to support future introduction of electric and hybrid-electric aircraft.

2026-04-21T06:13:34.060374-07:00

Bristow, Electra, Avinor and Norway’s civil aviation authority launch second international trial for electric/hybrid-regional op

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Dan Air A319 terrain-avoidance maneuver after substantial drift off planned flightpath, Romanian investigators say Romanian investigators said a Dan Air Airbus A319 required a terrain-avoidance maneuver after the aircraft drifted substantially off its planned route while flying to Bacau. The report frames the event as a serious off-track occurrence that triggered evasive action to manage terrain risk.

2026-04-21T03:58:36.043331-07:00

Dan Air A319 terrain-avoidance maneuver after substantial drift off planned flightpath, Romanian investigators say

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Syria resumes civilian air traffic; Dan Air restarts EU connection Syria has reopened for civilian operations after restrictions, enabling Dan Air to restart an EU link. The move signals a phased return to commercial flying in the Aleppo/Mediterranean corridor framework, with implications for Europe-bound capacity and route planning for carriers affected by the earlier airspace curbs.

2026-04-21T03:21:40.992838-07:00

Syria resumes civilian air traffic; Dan Air restarts EU connection

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Denmark signs first export contract for the SAMP/T NG air-defense system; deliveries to start in 2028 Denmark has signed the first export contract for the SAMP/T NG mobile ground-to-air defense system, making it the third SAMP/T NG operator. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2028, with Thales supplying SAMP/T NG sections tied to its Ground Fire radar-based European variant.

2026-04-21T02:58:24.526281-07:00

Denmark signs first export contract for the SAMP/T NG air-defense system; deliveries to start in 2028

Reuters

Study: jet-fuel spike adds ~$100+ to per-passenger cost on Europe long-haul A new study by Transport & Environment says rising jet-fuel prices have increased the average fuel cost by $104 for each passenger on long-haul flights leaving Europe. The analysis frames the figure as a direct pass-through pressure point for airline pricing and margins amid ongoing fuel shocks.

2026-04-21T02:42:50.068635-07:00

Study: jet-fuel spike adds ~$100+ to per-passenger cost on Europe long-haul

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Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans Mongolia’s Hunnu Air is weighing a fleet add focused on long-haul capability ahead of a targeted move into Europe. At Routes Asia 2026, commercial director Turbold Tserenkhuu said the carrier is considering leasing two Airbus A321-200NX(LR) (A321LR) aircraft and two A330-200s.

2026-04-20T21:58:02.904656-07:00

Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans

Aviation Source

East Midlands Airport reports strong March and Easter passenger surge, signaling another busy summer East Midlands Airport says March and the Easter period delivered a sustained passenger surge, pointing to continued summer strength. The airport’s update frames the latest demand momentum as another positive signal for peak-period planning and capacity management at the regional end of UK leisure and connecting traffic.

2026-04-20T16:08:22.632540-07:00

East Midlands Airport reports strong March and Easter passenger surge, signaling another busy summer

Space Intel Report

Kubilius presses EU Parliament to refine the EU Space Act and hold the line on the 2024-2028 defense & space budget European Defense and Space Commissioner Andrius Kubilius told the EU Parliament that additional modification is needed to streamline the proposed EU Space Act. He also urged lawmakers to maintain the Commission’s proposed defense-and-space budget for 2028-34, framing the package as critical for European capability buildout.

2026-04-20T15:00:06.572091-07:00

Kubilius presses EU Parliament to refine the EU Space Act and hold the line on the 2024-2028 defense & space budget

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Bristow, Electra, Avinor and Norway’s civil aviation authority launch second international trial for electric/hybrid-regional op

Dan Air A319 terrain-avoidance maneuver after substantial drift off planned flightpath, Romanian investigators say

Study: jet-fuel spike adds ~$100+ to per-passenger cost on Europe long-haul

beond suspends all Europe–Maldives services through summer 2026, citing fuel-cost hit

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