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Munich Airport CEO Jost Lammers named Chair of ACI World Governing Board for 2026–27

Jost Lammers, CEO of Munich Airport, has been appointed Chair of Airports Council International (ACI) World's Governing Board for the 2026–2027 term, succeeding Candace McGraw. He will steer ACI's strategic direction through 2027 as the organization pushes smarter, greener and more seamless airport operations.

2026-01-12T00:12:16.722294-08:00

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Eutelsat orders 340 Airbus-built satellites, taking OneWeb total to 440; Toulouse production from 2026

2026-01-12T01:29:23.622502-08:00

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EUMETSAT approves $1B EPS–Sterna polar microsatellite constellation to measure atmospheric temperature and humidity

2026-01-12T07:06:08.093304-08:00

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NORAD and NATO warn of closer Russia–China Arctic military cooperation as Poland cites tactical nukes in Belarus

2026-01-12T02:53:50.235002-08:00

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EUMETSAT approves $1B EPS–Sterna polar microsatellite constellation to measure atmospheric temperature and humidity EUMETSAT's Council has approved the EUMETSAT Polar System – Sterna, a $1 billion constellation of polar-orbiting microsatellites to deliver atmospheric temperature and humidity profiles. The 30-nation programme cleared funding after months of delay and targets operational meteorological soundings from polar orbits.

2026-01-12T07:06:08.093304-08:00

EUMETSAT approves $1B EPS–Sterna polar microsatellite constellation to measure atmospheric temperature and humidity

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Eastern Airways administrators pursue Air Kilroe sale to enable partial restart Administrators handling Eastern Airways' collapse are pursuing a sale of sister company Air Kilroe, which holds the carrier's fleet and UK AOC, to preserve parts of the business. A sale could enable a partial restart and shape recoveries for creditors, with bidder interest still emerging.

2026-01-12T04:52:50.052411-08:00

Eastern Airways administrators pursue Air Kilroe sale to enable partial restart

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Iberojet targets 10-aircraft fleet in long-term plan Spain's leisure carrier Iberojet says it is targeting a long‑term fleet of roughly ten aircraft. The statement sets a concrete target for the airline's scale but includes no public detail on aircraft types, delivery timing or funding in the available summary.

2026-01-12T04:19:01.862080-08:00

Iberojet targets 10-aircraft fleet in long-term plan

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GomSpace Luxembourg picked for lunar exploration satellite contract by major North American company GomSpace Luxembourg announced it has been selected by a leading North American space company to provide a satellite for a lunar exploration mission. The contract tasks GomSpace's small-satellite capabilities with supporting lunar-focused payloads and operations under the North American prime's mission architecture.

2026-01-12T03:11:56.151040-08:00

GomSpace Luxembourg picked for lunar exploration satellite contract by major North American company

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Bulgaria signs MoU to provide institutional backing for EnduroSat’s new Space Center The Bulgarian government has signed a memorandum of understanding to provide dedicated institutional support for EnduroSat’s new Space Center, formalizing state backing for the Sofia‑based company's facility and underlining national commitment to develop domestic space capabilities.

2026-01-12T03:11:56.137060-08:00

Bulgaria signs MoU to provide institutional backing for EnduroSat’s new Space Center

CBC

NORAD and NATO warn of closer Russia–China Arctic military cooperation as Poland cites tactical nukes in Belarus NORAD and NATO commanders say Russia and China are increasingly coordinating air and naval operations in the Arctic to probe U.S. and Canadian reactions. Poland reports tactical nuclear weapons moved to Belarus — a shift NATO leaders and U.S. officials are discussing amid talks over Greenland.

2026-01-12T02:53:50.235002-08:00

NORAD and NATO warn of closer Russia–China Arctic military cooperation as Poland cites tactical nukes in Belarus

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Aer Lingus' UK AOC at risk after cuts to Manchester services Aer Lingus risks losing its UK air operator's certificate after announcing cuts to services from Manchester, a move that could imperil the carrier's operational footprint and staff presence in the UK. The development follows sustained network retrenching at the airport and has regulatory and commercial ramifications.

2026-01-12T02:44:06.017872-08:00

Aer Lingus' UK AOC at risk after cuts to Manchester services

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Eutelsat orders 340 Airbus-built satellites, taking OneWeb total to 440; Toulouse production from 2026 Eutelsat, the government-backed satellite operator, has ordered 340 satellites from Airbus to refresh and expand its OneWeb LEO constellation, raising Eutelsat’s OneWeb backlog to 440 spacecraft. The satellites include upgraded capabilities and Airbus will begin production in Toulouse in 2026.

2026-01-12T01:29:23.622502-08:00

Eutelsat orders 340 Airbus-built satellites, taking OneWeb total to 440; Toulouse production from 2026

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Munich Airport CEO Jost Lammers named Chair of ACI World Governing Board for 2026–27

Eutelsat orders 340 Airbus-built satellites, taking OneWeb total to 440; Toulouse production from 2026

EUMETSAT approves $1B EPS–Sterna polar microsatellite constellation to measure atmospheric temperature and humidity

NORAD and NATO warn of closer Russia–China Arctic military cooperation as Poland cites tactical nukes in Belarus

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