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Vega clears readiness review for April return to flight

Avio’s Vega rocket has passed a readiness review, paving the way for a return to flight in April. The update signals readiness progress following earlier Vega C/Avio production and subsystem issues that drove schedule reassessments.

2026-04-10T21:13:16.995290-07:00

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ESA backs laser comms, inter-satellite networking and on-orbit AI on SpaceX Transporter-16 rideshare

2026-04-10T07:40:01.073035-07:00

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Maleth-Aero loses its Air Operator Certificate (AOC)

2026-04-10T07:14:37.166445-07:00

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French Air and Space Forces Cirrus SR-20 crashes during training flight in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence; two pilots injured

2026-04-10T06:39:49.495939-07:00

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Vega clears readiness review for April return to flight Avio’s Vega rocket has passed a readiness review, paving the way for a return to flight in April. The update signals readiness progress following earlier Vega C/Avio production and subsystem issues that drove schedule reassessments.

2026-04-10T21:13:16.995290-07:00

Vega clears readiness review for April return to flight

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Certo Aerospace reports Capstone rotary-wing UAS success in Royal Navy simulated ASW trial UK uncrewed air system developer Certo Aerospace says its Capstone rotary-wing platform successfully completed a simulated anti-submarine warfare mission during Royal Navy trials under the Atlantic Bastion technology demonstration. The tests—run in mid-February—were conducted with CAA-approved operations and validated Capstone’s mission execution in the ASW scenario.

2026-04-10T09:33:09.522870-07:00

Certo Aerospace reports Capstone rotary-wing UAS success in Royal Navy simulated ASW trial

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Air France consolidates Paris departures at CDG as Transavia becomes group’s reference operator (summer 2026) Air France-KLM says Air France will move all Paris domestic and international departures to Charles de Gaulle (CDG), except some Corsica routes under a public service obligation, as Transavia is positioned as the Group’s reference operator. Separately, Air France’s 2026 summer schedule highlights increased long-haul capacity with a focus on the Americas.

2026-04-10T08:40:25.783373-07:00

Air France consolidates Paris departures at CDG as Transavia becomes group’s reference operator (summer 2026)

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France places follow-on order for five Schiebel S-100 Camcopter shipborne ISR systems for FREMM frigate integration The French Navy has ordered five additional CAMCOPTER S-100 unmanned aerial systems for use from FREMM-class frigates under its naval unmanned aviation programme. Each system includes two VTOL S-100 Camcopters, to be supplied by Schiebel via prime contractor Naval Group with progressive deliveries.

2026-04-10T07:48:23.956107-07:00

France places follow-on order for five Schiebel S-100 Camcopter shipborne ISR systems for FREMM frigate integration

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ESA backs laser comms, inter-satellite networking and on-orbit AI on SpaceX Transporter-16 rideshare On March 30, 2026, ESA supported eight CubeSats and a specialized payload on SpaceX Transporter-16 to test high-throughput laser communication, inter-satellite networking and in-orbit AI processing. The mission aims to increase the speed, security and efficiency of space data transfer as orbital infrastructure and data volumes grow.

2026-04-10T07:40:01.073035-07:00

ESA backs laser comms, inter-satellite networking and on-orbit AI on SpaceX Transporter-16 rideshare

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Maleth-Aero loses its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) Malta-based Maleth-Aero has lost its Air Operator Certificate (AOC), removing the regulatory basis for conducting commercial air operations. The development raises immediate questions about the carrier’s ability to continue flying and fulfill contractual obligations under its existing authorization.

2026-04-10T07:14:37.166445-07:00

Maleth-Aero loses its Air Operator Certificate (AOC)

AeroTime

French Air and Space Forces Cirrus SR-20 crashes during training flight in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence; two pilots injured A Cirrus SR-20 used by the French Air and Space Forces for pilot instruction crashed Friday morning near Montagne de Lure, in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, during a low-altitude training flight. Both pilots were injured and taken to hospital.

2026-04-10T06:39:49.495939-07:00

French Air and Space Forces Cirrus SR-20 crashes during training flight in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence; two pilots injured

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Norwegian wet-leases Airbus A320s for the summer season Norwegian has wet-leased Airbus A320 aircraft to support summer-season capacity, drawing on outsourced aircraft and crew to manage peak-demand scheduling. The move underscores how the carrier is using near-term capacity options while continuing to shape its broader fleet plan.

2026-04-10T06:23:16.264985-07:00

Norwegian wet-leases Airbus A320s for the summer season

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Vega clears readiness review for April return to flight

ESA backs laser comms, inter-satellite networking and on-orbit AI on SpaceX Transporter-16 rideshare

Maleth-Aero loses its Air Operator Certificate (AOC)

French Air and Space Forces Cirrus SR-20 crashes during training flight in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence; two pilots injured

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