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18th European Space Conference: Europe shifts focus from sustainability to security

At the 18th European Space Conference, discussions moved beyond sustainability and debris mitigation toward geopolitics-driven priorities: defence-oriented capabilities, sovereign intelligence and resilience of space infrastructure. The shift signals potential reallocation of funding, procurement focus and industry requirements across European agencies and contractors.

2026-02-16T04:15:46.035106-08:00

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MSC 2026: EUSPA's Rodrigo da Costa — why space is now central to European security

2026-02-16T03:35:58.552599-08:00

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Austria deactivates Mali Air's AOC

2026-02-16T04:33:16.748818-08:00

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UK to deploy Carrier Strike Group and F‑35s to North Atlantic and High North to deter Russia

2026-02-16T02:10:59.343943-08:00

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Austria deactivates Mali Air's AOC Austria has deactivated Mali Air’s Air Operator Certificate, removing the carrier’s authorization to operate under Austrian oversight. The regulatory action suspends operations linked to the airline’s Austrian AOC until authorities decide on reinstatement or further enforcement. No immediate details on reasons or timeframe were released.

2026-02-16T04:33:16.748818-08:00

Austria deactivates Mali Air's AOC

SpaceWatch Global

18th European Space Conference: Europe shifts focus from sustainability to security At the 18th European Space Conference, discussions moved beyond sustainability and debris mitigation toward geopolitics-driven priorities: defence-oriented capabilities, sovereign intelligence and resilience of space infrastructure. The shift signals potential reallocation of funding, procurement focus and industry requirements across European agencies and contractors.

2026-02-16T04:15:46.035106-08:00

18th European Space Conference: Europe shifts focus from sustainability to security

SpaceWatch Global

MSC 2026: EUSPA's Rodrigo da Costa — why space is now central to European security At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, EUSPA Executive Director Rodrigo da Costa told Torsten Kriening that space has become a central pillar of European security, shaping defence planning, resilience and strategic autonomy. He outlined EUSPA’s role in securing satellite services and supporting collective capabilities.

2026-02-16T03:35:58.552599-08:00

MSC 2026: EUSPA's Rodrigo da Costa — why space is now central to European security

AeroTime

UK to deploy Carrier Strike Group and F‑35s to North Atlantic and High North to deter Russia Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the UK will deploy its Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, to the North Atlantic and High North this year, including embarked F‑35s, as a “powerful show of force” to deter rising Russian aggression in the Arctic.

2026-02-16T02:10:59.343943-08:00

UK to deploy Carrier Strike Group and F‑35s to North Atlantic and High North to deter Russia

Airline Weekly

Icelandair posts second straight annual loss despite strong transatlantic demand and PLAY collapse Icelandair posted its second consecutive annual loss despite robust transatlantic demand and the collapse of local rival PLAY, which removed a competitor from the market. The carrier remains unprofitable even as North Atlantic demand strengthens.

2026-02-15T22:09:51.979090-08:00

Icelandair posts second straight annual loss despite strong transatlantic demand and PLAY collapse

FlightGlobal

UK begins reversion work on long-delayed CH-47 Chinook HC3s as MoD procurement comes under fire Qinetiq has begun reversion work on the first two of eight long-delayed Boeing CH-47 Chinook HC3 transport helicopters for the UK Royal Air Force, carrying out modifications at Boscombe Down under a Boeing subcontract. A fresh report again criticises the Ministry of Defence's flawed procurement.

2026-02-15T15:12:32.067138-08:00

UK begins reversion work on long-delayed CH-47 Chinook HC3s as MoD procurement comes under fire

Aviation24

Brussels Airport posts 5.5% passenger rise and 3.5% cargo uplift in January 2026 Brussels Airport opened 2026 with a solid start: January passenger traffic rose 5.5% year‑on‑year while cargo uplift increased 3.5%, despite winter weather disruptions that impacted operations. The results signal resilience in both passenger demand and freight throughput as the airport enters the peak spring travel season.

2026-02-15T09:36:15.978221-08:00

Brussels Airport posts 5.5% passenger rise and 3.5% cargo uplift in January 2026

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Ariane 64 maiden flight deploys 32 Amazon satellites to LEO Europe on Thursday launched the first, larger variant of its Ariane 6 rocket — the Ariane 64 — successfully placing 32 Amazon broadband satellites into low Earth orbit. The flight advances Europe’s heavy-launch capability as Ariane 6 moves toward routine operations.

2026-02-15T07:54:52.895955-08:00

Ariane 64 maiden flight deploys 32 Amazon satellites to LEO

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18th European Space Conference: Europe shifts focus from sustainability to security

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Austria deactivates Mali Air's AOC

UK to deploy Carrier Strike Group and F‑35s to North Atlantic and High North to deter Russia

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