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EU member states extend suspension of tariffs on US aircraft and spare parts

EU member states have agreed to extend a waiver suspending tariffs on US-made goods, including aircraft and spare parts. The decision is intended to give Brussels and Washington additional time to negotiate and finalize a permanent trade deal.

2026-06-30T09:29:21.329373-07:00

Bloomberg

SAS places landmark order for Airbus A330 widebodies, committing to 18 A330-900neos and additional A330s amid post-bankruptcy fl

2026-06-30T02:14:23.989439-07:00

Space Intel Report

SSC Space and Firefly Aerospace say first Firefly Alpha launch from Sweden’s Esrange is set for 2028

2026-06-30T05:16:33.925136-07:00

AeroTime

UK 2026 Defence Investment Plan backs RAF nuclear mission with $4bn US airbase upgrades and funding for 12 F-35As

2026-06-30T07:45:00.814222-07:00

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EU member states extend suspension of tariffs on US aircraft and spare parts EU member states have agreed to extend a waiver suspending tariffs on US-made goods, including aircraft and spare parts. The decision is intended to give Brussels and Washington additional time to negotiate and finalize a permanent trade deal.

2026-06-30T09:29:21.329373-07:00

EU member states extend suspension of tariffs on US aircraft and spare parts

AeroTime

UK 2026 Defence Investment Plan backs RAF nuclear mission with $4bn US airbase upgrades and funding for 12 F-35As UK documents tied to a US plan to spend $4bn (¥4bn) on upgrading military and intelligence bases in the UK also put American nuclear weapons storage in the spotlight. Separately, the UK’s 2026 Defence Investment Plan confirms funding for 12 F-35A fighters and reiterates the intent to join NATO’s nuclear mission.

2026-06-30T07:45:00.814222-07:00

UK 2026 Defence Investment Plan backs RAF nuclear mission with $4bn US airbase upgrades and funding for 12 F-35As

AeroTime

Finland and Estonia sign LOI with NestAI to co-develop AI for unmanned systems and command-and-control Finland’s defense ministry and Estonia’s military have signed a June 30 letter of intent with NestAI to co-develop artificial intelligence for unmanned systems and command-and-control applications. The agreement signals a joint effort to bring AI capabilities into cross-border UAS operations and decision support.

2026-06-30T05:57:58.284559-07:00

Finland and Estonia sign LOI with NestAI to co-develop AI for unmanned systems and command-and-control

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SSC Space and Firefly Aerospace say first Firefly Alpha launch from Sweden’s Esrange is set for 2028 Sweden’s SSC Space and US launch-services provider Firefly Aerospace say they’ve completed enough regulatory and technical preparations to announce a first launch of Firefly’s Alpha vehicle from Esrange in 2028, marking a trans-Atlantic milestone for Sweden’s space launch ambitions.

2026-06-30T05:16:33.925136-07:00

SSC Space and Firefly Aerospace say first Firefly Alpha launch from Sweden’s Esrange is set for 2028

DefenseNews.com

Ascendant Paris to stage Bastille Day flyover with European nuclear-deterrence signaling Ascendant Paris says it will hold a European-flavored Bastille Day flyover featuring nuclear-deterrence undertones. The symbolism is tied to the fact that all four participating countries have committed to some form of France’s promised forward nuclear-deterrence scheme.

2026-06-30T04:28:35.715166-07:00

Ascendant Paris to stage Bastille Day flyover with European nuclear-deterrence signaling

FlightGlobal

Riyadh Air opens ticket sales for new routes to Kuala Lumpur, Malaga (and Dhaka) as network reaches eight destinations Saudi Arabia’s start-up carrier Riyadh Air has opened bookings for additional destinations, adding Kuala Lumpur and Malaga to its network, alongside Dhaka in the latest expansion update. With these launches, the airline’s initial footprint is set to reach eight destinations as flights roll out next month.

2026-06-30T03:28:49.181536-07:00

Riyadh Air opens ticket sales for new routes to Kuala Lumpur, Malaga (and Dhaka) as network reaches eight destinations

Bloomberg

Lufthansa Cargo faces renewed Gulf competition as EU parcel fee rules threaten key e-commerce lanes Lufthansa’s cargo unit says Gulf rivals are returning to challenge its position even as new EU parcel rules—starting with a fee—threaten a major e-commerce cargo pipeline into Europe.

2026-06-30T02:29:19.114728-07:00

Lufthansa Cargo faces renewed Gulf competition as EU parcel fee rules threaten key e-commerce lanes

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Uzbekistan Airways wins contested Warsaw slot rights from LOT Uzbekistan Airways has secured contested slot access at Warsaw, resolving a dispute with Poland’s LOT. The outcome determines near-term scheduling and capacity for the carrier at a key hub airport, with direct implications for route competitiveness and network planning in the Warsaw market.

2026-06-30T02:28:44.207896-07:00

Uzbekistan Airways wins contested Warsaw slot rights from LOT

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EU member states extend suspension of tariffs on US aircraft and spare parts

SAS places landmark order for Airbus A330 widebodies, committing to 18 A330-900neos and additional A330s amid post-bankruptcy fl

SSC Space and Firefly Aerospace say first Firefly Alpha launch from Sweden’s Esrange is set for 2028

UK 2026 Defence Investment Plan backs RAF nuclear mission with $4bn US airbase upgrades and funding for 12 F-35As

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