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Plus Ultra Airways brings José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero into Spain’s bailout oversight as it navigates Airbus A340-600 fleet cons

Spain’s Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas is tying José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero to a commission overseeing its bailout, according to the coverage. The move comes as the carrier’s operations reference its Airbus A340-600 fleet, underscoring how rescue terms may intersect with aircraft and restructuring decisions.

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2026-07-27T05:22:08.287220-07:00

Air Data News

France deploys Airbus A400M for first forest-firefighting mission, debuting cargo-bay retardant drops

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2026-07-26T05:24:57.965011-07:00

AeroTime

A400M “water-bomber” deployed to Gironde wildfire: 20 tonnes of retardant dropped as France adapts cargo-bay firefighting kit

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2026-07-25T03:49:28.740659-07:00

SpaceNews.com

NASA and ESA ground facilities in Spain spared in major wildfire

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2026-07-25T19:27:40.878099-07:00

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Lithuania and Estonia express concern about airBaltic amid reported company issues Lithuania and Estonia are signaling concern over airBaltic’s situation, reflecting heightened scrutiny of the carrier’s operational and business stability in the Baltic market. The stance points to potential political and market consequences for regional connectivity and local stakeholder risk.

2026-07-27T07:36:09.222469-07:00

Lithuania and Estonia express concern about airBaltic amid reported company issues

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Plus Ultra Airways brings José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero into Spain’s bailout oversight as it navigates Airbus A340-600 fleet cons Spain’s Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas is tying José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero to a commission overseeing its bailout, according to the coverage. The move comes as the carrier’s operations reference its Airbus A340-600 fleet, underscoring how rescue terms may intersect with aircraft and restructuring decisions.

2026-07-27T05:22:08.287220-07:00

Plus Ultra Airways brings José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero into Spain’s bailout oversight as it navigates Airbus A340-600 fleet cons

Bloomberg

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European SpaceX Rival in Talks to Raise $300 Million, FT Reports

2026-07-26T11:06:06.308097-07:00

European SpaceX Rival in Talks

Air Data News

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France deploys Airbus A400M for first forest-firefighting mission, debuting cargo-bay retardant drops France has used an Airbus A400M Atlas for its first operational forest firefighting mission, marking a milestone in the aircraft’s multi-mission evolution. The deployment follows development and testing of a paletized/MAFFS-like firefighting kit concept, enabling retardant-laden drops against wildfires.

2026-07-26T05:24:57.965011-07:00

France deploys Airbus A400M for first forest-firefighting mission, debuting cargo-bay retardant drops

SpaceNews.com

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NASA and ESA ground facilities in Spain spared in major wildfire Key ground-station infrastructure operated in Spain for NASA and the European Space Agency avoided serious damage as major wildfires swept through the country. The incident threatened critical space-support operations, but the facilities remained intact and were not reported as sustaining major impacts.

2026-07-25T19:27:40.878099-07:00

NASA and ESA ground facilities in Spain spared in major wildfire

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Ryanair alleges it sacked a Barcelona-based captain after he used “Commander’s Discretion” to extend cabin crew rest following e Ryanair reportedly sacked a captain at its Barcelona hub after he invoked his legal authority to extend cabin crew rest using a “Commander’s Discretion” provision. The extended rest was triggered after cabin crew worked beyond normal working hours under the special rule.

2026-07-25T06:49:38.996059-07:00

Ryanair alleges it sacked a Barcelona-based captain after he used “Commander’s Discretion” to extend cabin crew rest following e

AeroTime

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A400M “water-bomber” deployed to Gironde wildfire: 20 tonnes of retardant dropped as France adapts cargo-bay firefighting kit For the first time, an A400M military transport is being deployed against a wildfire in Gironde, where it has already dropped 20 tonnes of retardant. France is using an added firefighting kit (paletized, MAFFS-like concept) and has previously tested the approach with a tank setup at Nîmes and Istres—prompting the government to later order the armed forces to disengage the aircraft without delay.

2026-07-25T03:49:28.740659-07:00

A400M “water-bomber” deployed to Gironde wildfire: 20 tonnes of retardant dropped as France adapts cargo-bay firefighting kit

The Air Current

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Airbus CEO: Aircraft sales still hinge on U.S.-dollar pricing as Europe pushes sovereign defense Airbus CEO said the company “reluctantly” accepts that the U.S. dollar remains the most effective currency for pricing and selling aircraft, even as Europe accelerates sovereign defense ambitions amid tense transatlantic relations.

2026-07-24T12:35:39.029895-07:00

Airbus CEO: Aircraft sales still hinge on U.S.-dollar pricing as Europe pushes sovereign defense