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Isar Aerospace completes Europe’s first successful commercial launch on second Spectrum flight

German launch startup Isar Aerospace successfully carried payloads on the second flight of its Spectrum rocket, achieving Europe’s first successful commercial launch from the continent. The milestone marks a step forward for Europe’s independent launch capabilities and access to space from within the region.

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easyJet faces at least $72 million lawsuit over six Airbus aircraft abandoned after sanctions-related lease terminations

An Irish unit of Russian state-owned aircraft lessor GTLK is suing easyJet for at least $72 million, alleging the British airline unlawfully abandoned six Airbus aircraft after terminating their leases in response to sanctions, the Financial Times reported. The case highlights the legal and financial exposure surrounding sanctioned aircraft assets.

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NATS outage halts arrivals at five London airports and disrupts more than 1,000 UK flights

A technical failure at the U.K.’s NATS air traffic control service halted arrivals at London’s five major airports until at least 10 p.m. Tuesday, while cancellations and delays spread across Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted. The disruption affected more than 1,000 flights and prompted airline calls for an ATC overhaul.

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TAROM takes delivery of its first Boeing 737-8

Romanian flag carrier TAROM has received its first Boeing 737-8, with the aircraft scheduled to arrive at its Bucharest Henri Coanda base on Sept. 8, 2026. The delivery marks the airline’s entry into the 737-8 fleet as it renews its narrowbody aircraft portfolio.

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EU pursues closer Israel ties on air defense and space

The Israel Space Agency chief met EU Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva this week as Brussels pursues closer ties with Israel in air defense and space. The talks signal an effort to deepen cooperation across two strategically linked areas, though no specific agreements or initiatives were disclosed.

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Germany to send Patriot PAC-2 interceptors to Ukraine from its own stocks

Germany will provide Ukraine with Patriot PAC-2 interceptors drawn from Bundeswehr inventories, while the European Union has cleared Patriot purchases under its Ukraine support loan. The decisions strengthen Kyiv’s access to air-defense ammunition while placing additional pressure on European inventories and replenishment plans.

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