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Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss to step down on 31 December 2025; Corneel Koster named successor

Virgin Atlantic chief executive Shai Weiss will stand down on 31 December 2025 after seven years leading the carrier. He will be succeeded by Corneel Koster, the airline’s chief customer and operating officer, who takes over as CEO from the start of 2026.

2025-10-13T05:12:27.660642-07:00

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Air Serbia to relaunch nonstop Belgrade–Toronto A330-200 service twice-weekly from 23 May 2026

2025-10-13T02:48:24.228873-07:00

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IATA accuses suppliers of 'price gouging' on EU-mandated green jet fuel, urges policy reform

2025-10-13T04:24:24.099559-07:00

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Electra.aero selects Evolito to supply eight electric propulsion units per EL9 under production contract

2025-10-13T03:11:41.288689-07:00

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Wizz Air to relocate 50% of Abu Dhabi-based staff to Europe amid Abu Dhabi restructuring Wizz Air will relocate about 50% of its Abu Dhabi-based staff to Europe amid a restructuring of its Abu Dhabi operation. The carrier said the personnel moves form part of the ongoing reorganisation of its Gulf operations, with further details to follow.

2025-10-13T21:39:30.384440-07:00

Wizz Air to relocate 50% of Abu Dhabi-based staff to Europe amid Abu Dhabi restructuring

Wall Street Journal

Europe trials shotguns, spy planes and lasers as suspected Russian drones breach airspace A wave of suspected Russian drone and military-jet incursions across EU and NATO airspace has prompted European states to trial unconventional countermeasures — from shotguns and lasers to increased ISR flights — as NATO boosts eastern defenses and Ukraine forms helicopter groups to protect critical infrastructure.

2025-10-13T20:24:46.650264-07:00

Europe trials shotguns, spy planes and lasers as suspected Russian drones breach airspace

Reuters

Safran says 'on good path' to clear Airbus engine backlog by month-end Safran's chief executive said on Monday the French engine maker is "on a good path" to clear a backlog of engines owed to Airbus, with the company aiming to resolve delivery delays by the end of this month and restore normal delivery cadence to customers.

2025-10-13T14:28:45.070186-07:00

Safran says 'on good path' to clear Airbus engine backlog by month-end

Via Satellite

Tele2 partners with Skylo to launch global satellite IoT connectivity service Swedish telco Tele2 has teamed with Skylo to launch a global satellite IoT connectivity service, extending connectivity for IoT devices beyond terrestrial networks worldwide. The commercial offering aims to provide enterprises and service providers with satellite-backed connectivity for IoT deployments across remote and underserved regions.

2025-10-13T12:40:50.252205-07:00

Tele2 partners with Skylo to launch global satellite IoT connectivity service

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United adds four Newark–Europe routes for Summer 2026, debuts IAD–Reykjavik and launches year‑round Newark–Seoul United will add nonstop Newark services to Glasgow, Split, Bari and Santiago de Compostela in its Summer 2026 schedule, debut nonstop Washington‑Dulles–Reykjavik service, and introduce a year‑round daily Newark–Seoul route, while boosting Newark’s long‑haul frequencies.

2025-10-13T11:35:29.915274-07:00

United adds four Newark–Europe routes for Summer 2026, debuts IAD–Reykjavik and launches year‑round Newark–Seoul

Aviation Week

France studies segregating Rafales and A330 MRTT tankers used for airborne nuclear deterrent France’s Air and Space Force is studying how to segregate the Dassault Rafale fighters and Airbus A330 MRTT tankers assigned to the country’s airborne nuclear deterrent from the rest of their operational fleets. The review will assess force structure, basing and logistical arrangements for these strategic platforms.

2025-10-13T11:24:36.375182-07:00

France studies segregating Rafales and A330 MRTT tankers used for airborne nuclear deterrent

Army Recognition

Naval Group begins steel fabrication for France’s PA‑NG carrier in Cherbourg, installs first K22 reactor units Naval Group has started steel fabrication at Cherbourg for France’s next‑generation nuclear aircraft carrier PA‑NG, initiating the ship’s build phase and installation of initial K22 reactor units, a milestone that moves the programme toward its planned 2038 in‑service date and structural assembly.

2025-10-13T08:25:33.970132-07:00

Naval Group begins steel fabrication for France’s PA‑NG carrier in Cherbourg, installs first K22 reactor units

European Spaceflight

DLR delivers qualification model of CALLISTO landing leg to Bremen for testing The DLR Institute of Structures and Design has delivered the qualification model of the CALLISTO reusable rocket demonstrator’s landing leg to Bremen, where it will undergo structural and qualification testing. The hardware marks a key verification step for CALLISTO’s recovery and reusability validation campaign.

2025-10-13T07:53:28.320835-07:00

DLR delivers qualification model of CALLISTO landing leg to Bremen for testing