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Macron calls for unified European satellite champion and rapid constellation rollout

At the Paris Airshow, French President Emmanuel Macron backed plans for a consolidated European satellite manufacturer and urged accelerated satellite deployments under a new space strategy aimed at bolstering the continent’s strategic autonomy and industrial competitiveness.

2025-06-20T05:03:17.085377-07:00

AINonline

EASA Proposes Single-Lever Engine Control, Halts Single-Pilot Flight Study

2025-06-20T08:47:01.979241-07:00

AINonline

CAE expands simulator network with first Embraer E2 device in Madrid and new A330neo trainer in Philippines

2025-06-18T23:11:40.597584-07:00

ohb.de

ESA awards €839M LISA prime contract to OHB-led team at Paris Air Show

2025-06-17T04:15:10.175318-07:00

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aerospaceglobalnews.com

Europe’s Carriers Warn Free Carry-On Mandate Will Push Up Fares and Disrupt Operations Airlines for Europe and IATA have blasted a European Parliament proposal to force all tickets to include a free trolley-sized cabin bag, warning the measure will drive up airfares, reduce fare choice, complicate boarding processes and strain airline operations.

2025-06-20T09:04:13.147842-07:00

Europe’s Carriers Warn Free Carry-On Mandate Will Push Up Fares and Disrupt Operations

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EASA Proposes Single-Lever Engine Control, Halts Single-Pilot Flight Study The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has opened a consultation on a novel single-lever thrust control concept for large jets, aiming to simplify pilot interaction, as it also pauses research into single-pilot commercial operations over persistent safety and technology concerns.

2025-06-20T08:47:01.979241-07:00

EASA Proposes Single-Lever Engine Control, Halts Single-Pilot Flight Study

gouvernement.lu

Blue Origin picks Luxembourg for European office, signs space cooperation intent Blue Origin has chosen Luxembourg as the site for its European office, signing a declaration of intent with Minister Lex Delles to collaborate on space initiatives. The new office will serve as the company’s regional hub for partnerships, regulatory engagement and support of future European space activities.

2025-06-20T07:17:11.537548-07:00

Blue Origin picks Luxembourg for European office, signs space cooperation intent

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Emirates to Add Third Daily Flight to Barcelona from October 2025 Emirates will introduce a third daily flight between Dubai and Barcelona starting October 26, 2025, boosting its weekly frequency to 21 services. The added capacity reflects the carrier’s push to expand European network connectivity amid rising leisure and business demand.

2025-06-20T06:07:45.102610-07:00

Emirates to Add Third Daily Flight to Barcelona from October 2025

Reuters

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Macron calls for unified European satellite champion and rapid constellation rollout At the Paris Airshow, French President Emmanuel Macron backed plans for a consolidated European satellite manufacturer and urged accelerated satellite deployments under a new space strategy aimed at bolstering the continent’s strategic autonomy and industrial competitiveness.

2025-06-20T05:03:17.085377-07:00

Macron calls for unified European satellite champion and rapid constellation rollout

eVTOL Insights

Sora Aviation nets £2.1M UK ATI funding for two aerospace R&D projects UK start-up Sora Aviation has secured £2.1 million from the UK Government’s Aerospace Technology Institute programme to underpin two R&D initiatives. The flagship BatWing project, in partnership with the University of Bath, will develop and integrate lightweight aerospace battery packs onto aircraft wings.

2025-06-20T02:55:25.346213-07:00

Sora Aviation nets £2.1M UK ATI funding for two aerospace R&D projects

Aviation Source

London Gatwick Unveils 221 Destinations and Eight New Routes in Summer 2025 London Gatwick Airport will serve 221 destinations via 57 carriers in its Summer 2025 schedule, adding eight new beach and city-break routes. The network expansion places Gatwick among Europe’s largest single-runway hubs, ahead of Vienna (190 destinations), Zurich (206), Brussels (180) and Munich (216).

2025-06-19T18:44:49.079341-07:00

London Gatwick Unveils 221 Destinations and Eight New Routes in Summer 2025

FlightGlobal

France’s Air and Space Force Declares A400M Fleet Fully Operational France’s Air and Space Force has declared full operational capability for its Airbus A400M Atlas fleet after completing naval special forces launch validation, marking the turboprop’s readiness for full tactical transport, parachute and airdrop missions across all assigned units.

2025-06-19T10:23:39.256658-07:00

France’s Air and Space Force Declares A400M Fleet Fully Operational