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Sirio takes delivery of Italy’s first Bombardier Global 6500

Sirio, an Italian business aviation operator, has added the country’s first Bombardier Global 6500 to its fleet, marking the model’s commercial entry into Italy. The acquisition expands Sirio’s long‑range capability and underscores growing demand for large‑cabin Globals in Europe for charter and corporate operations.

2026-03-24T10:18:59.371731-07:00

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ESA: Record spending and launch growth mask cracks in the space economy

2026-03-23T04:39:14.891481-07:00

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Denmark's Sunclass Airlines pushes ahead with fleet renewal despite delivery delays

2026-03-24T05:15:27.171427-07:00

AeroTime

GKN Aerospace delivers first RM12EP engine to Swedish Air Force for JAS 39 Gripen C/D (SKr400M programme)

2026-03-24T01:35:46.611392-07:00

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Sirio takes delivery of Italy’s first Bombardier Global 6500 Sirio, an Italian business aviation operator, has added the country’s first Bombardier Global 6500 to its fleet, marking the model’s commercial entry into Italy. The acquisition expands Sirio’s long‑range capability and underscores growing demand for large‑cabin Globals in Europe for charter and corporate operations.

2026-03-24T10:18:59.371731-07:00

Sirio takes delivery of Italy’s first Bombardier Global 6500

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Denmark's Sunclass Airlines pushes ahead with fleet renewal despite delivery delays Sunclass Airlines is pressing ahead with a planned fleet renewal despite delivery delays that have disrupted expected handovers. The Danish leisure carrier is adjusting near‑term operations and sourcing options to maintain capacity while keeping its long‑term modernization schedule on track.

2026-03-24T05:15:27.171427-07:00

Denmark's Sunclass Airlines pushes ahead with fleet renewal despite delivery delays

AeroTime

GKN Aerospace delivers first RM12EP engine to Swedish Air Force for JAS 39 Gripen C/D (SKr400M programme) GKN Aerospace has delivered the first RM12EP (Enhanced Performance) engine to the Swedish Armed Forces under the SKr400M programme, marking the start of upgrades for JAS 39 Gripen C/D fleets. The RM12EP increases thrust, endurance and operating efficiency to extend service life and performance.

2026-03-24T01:35:46.611392-07:00

GKN Aerospace delivers first RM12EP engine to Swedish Air Force for JAS 39 Gripen C/D (SKr400M programme)

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KM Malta evaluates Airbus A321neo to upgauge fleet KM Malta Airlines is evaluating the Airbus A321neo as an upgauging option for its fleet, signalling a potential shift to higher-capacity single-aisle jets to support network growth. The move highlights continued airline interest in larger narrowbodies to improve seat-mile economics on short- and medium-haul routes.

2026-03-24T00:35:55.603307-07:00

KM Malta evaluates Airbus A321neo to upgauge fleet

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Germany's €10bn sovereign military-satellite plan risks duplicating EU programme, stoking fragmentation concerns Berlin's proposal to build a €10 billion sovereign military satellite network, separate from a parallel EU programme, has prompted concern among EU lawmakers over potential duplication, higher costs and fragmentation of European space-defence efforts. The plan raises procurement, interoperability and budget-alignment questions.

2026-03-24T00:01:19.876873-07:00

Germany's €10bn sovereign military-satellite plan risks duplicating EU programme, stoking fragmentation concerns

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AnimaWings launches Gatwick–Bucharest service, inaugural flights began 22 March Romanian carrier AnimaWings launched scheduled flights between London Gatwick and Bucharest Otopeni on Sunday 22 March, marking its first service from Gatwick. The inaugural connection adds seat capacity on the London–Bucharest route and provides UK travellers a direct option to Romania’s main international airport.

2026-03-23T15:58:37.142216-07:00

AnimaWings launches Gatwick–Bucharest service, inaugural flights began 22 March

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Lockheed begins final assembly on Germany’s first F-35A at Fort Worth Lockheed Martin has begun final assembly in Fort Worth of the first F-35A Lightning II destined for the German Air Force — the initial airframe of a 35‑aircraft purchase. Berlin views the jets as central to NATO nuclear sharing, with the first example due for handover later this year.

2026-03-23T15:35:06.001405-07:00

Lockheed begins final assembly on Germany’s first F-35A at Fort Worth

AeroTime

Suspected cross-border drone explodes near Lithuania–Belarus border, exposes radar gaps Lithuania is investigating a suspected cross‑border drone that exploded near the Belarus border; debris was recovered and authorities say the incident revealed gaps in radar detection along the frontier. The event highlights vulnerabilities in airspace surveillance and prompts scrutiny of regional counter‑drone and ATC capabilities.

2026-03-23T12:00:41.700492-07:00

Suspected cross-border drone explodes near Lithuania–Belarus border, exposes radar gaps

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Sirio takes delivery of Italy’s first Bombardier Global 6500

ESA: Record spending and launch growth mask cracks in the space economy

Denmark's Sunclass Airlines pushes ahead with fleet renewal despite delivery delays

GKN Aerospace delivers first RM12EP engine to Swedish Air Force for JAS 39 Gripen C/D (SKr400M programme)

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