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Lufthansa to mark 100th anniversary in 2026

Lufthansa will mark its 100th anniversary in 2026, a century after the first Luft Hansa flight from Frankfurt in 1926. The milestone prompts reflection on the carrier’s evolution into one of aviation’s best-known brands and will be marked by centenary programmes and commemorations.

2026-01-03T06:10:57.977853-08:00

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SpainSat NG 2 suffers anomaly en route to GEO; operators blame 'space particle' — insured for $400M

2026-01-03T05:13:43.508165-08:00

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Ryanair urges Belgian PM De Wever to scrap air tax, warns of seat cuts, route cancellations and aircraft relocations

2026-01-02T14:07:43.802843-08:00

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SpaceX to launch COSMO‑SkyMed Second Generation tonight — first mission of 2026

2026-01-02T13:18:16.050212-08:00

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Lufthansa to mark 100th anniversary in 2026 Lufthansa will mark its 100th anniversary in 2026, a century after the first Luft Hansa flight from Frankfurt in 1926. The milestone prompts reflection on the carrier’s evolution into one of aviation’s best-known brands and will be marked by centenary programmes and commemorations.

2026-01-03T06:10:57.977853-08:00

Lufthansa to mark 100th anniversary in 2026

Space Intel Report

SpainSat NG 2 suffers anomaly en route to GEO; operators blame 'space particle' — insured for $400M Spain's SpainSat NG 2, a military telecommunications satellite launched in October, has suffered an in‑orbit anomaly while en route to geostationary orbit; officials attribute the malfunction to a 'space particle'. The spacecraft is insured for $400 million as operators assess damage and next steps.

2026-01-03T05:13:43.508165-08:00

SpainSat NG 2 suffers anomaly en route to GEO; operators blame 'space particle' — insured for $400M

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Poland orders 96 AH-64E Apaches from Boeing; deliveries from 2028 — will be largest non‑US Apache fleet Poland has ordered 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, with deliveries due to begin in 2028, making Warsaw the 19th global Apache operator and the largest international (non‑US) Apache fleet. The acquisition significantly expands Poland’s attack helicopter capability.

2026-01-02T23:08:32.854737-08:00

Poland orders 96 AH-64E Apaches from Boeing; deliveries from 2028 — will be largest non‑US Apache fleet

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Qatar deploys fighter pilots to Iniochos 2025 at Andravida to sharpen interoperability Qatar deployed fighter pilots to Iniochos 2025, joining 13 other nations at the Hellenic Air Force’s two‑week multinational exercise held at Andravida Air Base in Greece in March–April 2025. The deployment focused on improving combat readiness, interoperability and coalition tactics in complex air operations.

2026-01-02T22:37:52.162939-08:00

Qatar deploys fighter pilots to Iniochos 2025 at Andravida to sharpen interoperability

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Ryanair urges Belgian PM De Wever to scrap air tax, warns of seat cuts, route cancellations and aircraft relocations Ryanair has urged Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever to immediately abolish the country’s air tax, warning the government’s recent increase — effectively doubling the levy after a 150% rise — will force cuts to seats and routes, aircraft relocations and damage Belgian tourism and jobs.

2026-01-02T14:07:43.802843-08:00

Ryanair urges Belgian PM De Wever to scrap air tax, warns of seat cuts, route cancellations and aircraft relocations

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX to launch COSMO‑SkyMed Second Generation tonight — first mission of 2026 SpaceX will launch the COSMO‑SkyMed Second Generation mission at 9:09 p.m. ET tonight (Jan. 2). The liftoff is SpaceX's first orbital mission of 2026, offering live viewing for stakeholders tracking satellite deployments and early‑year launch cadence and operational planning.

2026-01-02T13:18:16.050212-08:00

SpaceX to launch COSMO‑SkyMed Second Generation tonight — first mission of 2026

AeroTime

Ukraine trains nearly 100 cadet pilots in 2025 as Western-backed aviation and drone training expands Ukraine trained nearly 100 cadet pilots in 2025, the defense ministry said, while expanding aviation and drone training pipelines with Western partners. Kyiv says the effort increases pilot throughput and unmanned-systems proficiency as it rebuilds combat aviation and strengthens ISR and counter-UAS capabilities.

2026-01-02T08:10:30.716295-08:00

Ukraine trains nearly 100 cadet pilots in 2025 as Western-backed aviation and drone training expands

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Tekever ramps up AR3 Evo UAS testing in West Wales after 50,000+ operational hours in Ukraine Tekever has expanded flight testing of its AR3 Evo uncrewed aerial system at a West Wales range after its UAS fleet logged more than 50,000 operational hours over Ukraine. The UK trials bring battlefield-proven flight experience into a formal testing environment for the AR3 Evo.

2026-01-02T07:27:17.209636-08:00

Tekever ramps up AR3 Evo UAS testing in West Wales after 50,000+ operational hours in Ukraine

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Lufthansa to mark 100th anniversary in 2026

SpainSat NG 2 suffers anomaly en route to GEO; operators blame 'space particle' — insured for $400M

Ryanair urges Belgian PM De Wever to scrap air tax, warns of seat cuts, route cancellations and aircraft relocations

SpaceX to launch COSMO‑SkyMed Second Generation tonight — first mission of 2026

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