European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot has completed a third evaluation of the EuroSuit intravehicular activity spacesuit prototype aboard the International Space Station. The repeated on-orbit testing advances Europe’s assessment of a domestically developed suit for crew operations and helps validate its design in the space-station environment.
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Tekever expects to begin delivering its AR5 tactical uncrewed aerial system to the British Army before year-end under Project Corvus, a contract the company values at up to £400 million over 10 years. The system is intended to replace the Army’s Watchkeeper capability, though fleet size and runway dependence remain concerns.
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ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot has completed a third evaluation of the EuroSuit intravehicular activity spacesuit prototype aboard the International Space Station. The repeated on-orbit testing advances Europe’s assessment of a domestically developed suit for crew operations and helps validate its design in the space-station environment.
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Lufthansa Group said fuel costs and strikes more than halved its second-quarter adjusted EBIT, prompting a wider outlook range and highlighting limited visibility. Lufthansa Cargo benefited from higher rates linked to the Middle East conflict, while Brussels Airlines dropped plans to add widebody aircraft in 2027 amid mounting financial pressure.
European logistics conglomerate e-Smart Group is advancing plans for ClearSky Airlines, a dedicated electric cargo carrier expected to begin regional operations in the second half of 2027. The airline intends to deploy Beta Technologies’ Alia CX300 freighters, linking emerging electric aircraft with commercial logistics operations.
Hisdesat selected Airbus and Thales Alenia Space to build SpainSat NG-III, while Eutelsat and Poland advanced cooperation on Europe’s IRIS² secure communications program. Separately, SES agreed to support Starlab’s commercial space station and provide multi-orbit connectivity across LATAM Airlines’ Airbus and Embraer fleet.
NHIndustries and the NATO Helicopter Management Agency have completed the first flight of the NH90 in its Software Release 3 configuration, also known as Block 1. The upgrade introduces Link 22 connectivity, improved sensors and enhanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities for NATO fleets.
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Shares in Air France-KLM, Lufthansa and IAG have outperformed European low-cost carriers as premium demand and Asia-linked routes offset weak intra-European fares. The divergence now hinges on whether elevated long-haul ticket prices persist if fuel costs ease, potentially reshaping airline earnings and investor expectations.
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