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ATR urges EU to strengthen incentives for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions in regional aviation

Regional aircraft leader ATR says European policymakers need stronger SAF incentives and low-emission technology support, arguing that short-haul flying will be pivotal to the continent’s decarbonization. ATR, which leads the 90-seat-and-under regional market, is pushing for decisive EU action at the European Parliament.

2026-06-16T06:21:30.364114-07:00

Skift

Norwegian to buy Nordic Leisure Travel Group in $845m deal, adding Sunclass Airlines and hotel/tour assets

2026-06-16T03:32:55.344332-07:00

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Soframe, Thales and ArianeGroup unveil “B-Strike” sovereign deep-strike architecture for 150–2,500 km at Eurosatory

2026-06-16T04:34:11.506127-07:00

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Vietnam Airlines starts nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam from 16 June 2026, first direct Vietnam–Netherlands service

2026-06-15T23:01:35.739878-07:00

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ATR urges EU to strengthen incentives for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions in regional aviation Regional aircraft leader ATR says European policymakers need stronger SAF incentives and low-emission technology support, arguing that short-haul flying will be pivotal to the continent’s decarbonization. ATR, which leads the 90-seat-and-under regional market, is pushing for decisive EU action at the European Parliament.

2026-06-16T06:21:30.364114-07:00

ATR urges EU to strengthen incentives for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions in regional aviation

AeroTime

Soframe, Thales and ArianeGroup unveil “B-Strike” sovereign deep-strike architecture for 150–2,500 km at Eurosatory At Eurosatory 2026, Soframe, Thales and ArianeGroup showcased “B-Strike” as part of a sovereign French deep-strike architecture built around the X-Fire/B-Strike concept. The system portfolio is presented for strike reach spanning roughly 150 to 2,500 km, signaling an integrated approach to long-range land-attack capability.

2026-06-16T04:34:11.506127-07:00

Soframe, Thales and ArianeGroup unveil “B-Strike” sovereign deep-strike architecture for 150–2,500 km at Eurosatory

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Norwegian to buy Nordic Leisure Travel Group in $845m deal, adding Sunclass Airlines and hotel/tour assets Norwegian Group has entered a preliminary agreement to acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group (NLTG) for 7.94bn Swedish kronor (about $845m). The purchase combines Sunclass Airlines (Denmark-certified) and major Nordic tour brands with Norwegian and Widerøe, while bringing 26 hotels into the group’s portfolio.

2026-06-16T03:32:55.344332-07:00

Norwegian to buy Nordic Leisure Travel Group in $845m deal, adding Sunclass Airlines and hotel/tour assets

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France’s DGA buys initial €138M tranche of OneWeb LEO capacity to anchor long-term satcom demand The French defense procurement agency (DGA) has purchased its first tranche of Eutelsat OneWeb low-Earth-orbit (LEO) capacity under a contract worth €138 million over four years, honoring a 10-year, €1 billion commitment announced in June 2025.

2026-06-16T00:55:18.332658-07:00

France’s DGA buys initial €138M tranche of OneWeb LEO capacity to anchor long-term satcom demand

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Vietnam Airlines starts nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam from 16 June 2026, first direct Vietnam–Netherlands service Vietnam Airlines launched nonstop flights between Hanoi and Amsterdam on 16 June 2026, becoming the first Vietnamese carrier to open a direct air link to the Netherlands. The new service expands the carrier’s European connectivity via an additional one-stop-to-nonstop option for Vietnam–Europe travel markets.

2026-06-15T23:01:35.739878-07:00

Vietnam Airlines starts nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam from 16 June 2026, first direct Vietnam–Netherlands service

Aviation Source

Heathrow turns 80 as record May Day signals resilient UK hub demand ahead of the summer peak Heathrow marked its 80th birthday in May amid signs of robust passenger demand as the UK’s busiest airport prepares for the summer travel rush. A record May Day performance points to continued momentum in traffic volumes, even as recent monthly data has shown pattern shifts.

2026-06-15T15:23:01.587465-07:00

Heathrow turns 80 as record May Day signals resilient UK hub demand ahead of the summer peak

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UK and Japan reaffirm GCAP commitment, pledging to accelerate next-generation fighter cooperation The UK and Japan have issued a joint declaration to accelerate the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), calling the next-generation fighter a core pillar of defense industrial cooperation. The pledge comes days after reports of setbacks involving Europe’s rival program, underscoring pressure to maintain momentum.

2026-06-15T08:32:46.925712-07:00

UK and Japan reaffirm GCAP commitment, pledging to accelerate next-generation fighter cooperation

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EasyJet A320 takeoff investigation: aircraft departed using too short a runway distance, overshot runway end and flew 20m above A new investigation into a London Luton takeoff involving an EasyJet Airbus A320 says the crew used a takeoff distance that left insufficient runway margin. The aircraft became airborne over the very end of the runway and reached only about 20 meters height before the pilots recognized the situation.

2026-06-15T08:22:47.355169-07:00

EasyJet A320 takeoff investigation: aircraft departed using too short a runway distance, overshot runway end and flew 20m above

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ATR urges EU to strengthen incentives for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions in regional aviation

Norwegian to buy Nordic Leisure Travel Group in $845m deal, adding Sunclass Airlines and hotel/tour assets

Soframe, Thales and ArianeGroup unveil “B-Strike” sovereign deep-strike architecture for 150–2,500 km at Eurosatory

Vietnam Airlines starts nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam from 16 June 2026, first direct Vietnam–Netherlands service

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