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German named first European astronaut slated to fly to the Moon

A German has been named the first European astronaut slated to fly to the Moon — a milestone summed up as "No European has ever seen that before." The selection establishes Europe's first scheduled human lunar crewmember and begins mission-specific planning, training and operational preparations.

2025-12-01T12:08:57.835785-08:00

Space Intel Report

Italian minister backs proposed Airbus–Thales–Leonardo space merger as model for European consolidation

2025-12-01T11:27:20.830130-08:00

Reuters

Airbus probes supplier metal-panel defect on A320 family; inspections delay deliveries

2025-12-01T02:55:07.915501-08:00

Reuters

AOG Technics director pleads guilty to supplying counterfeit CFM56 engine parts (2019–2023)

2025-12-01T05:01:31.658644-08:00

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Transavia taps Air France–KLM commercial executive Paul Terstegge as CEO, effective 1 Feb 2026 Transavia will appoint Paul Terstegge — an Air France–KLM commercial executive currently leading KLM inflight services — as its next chief executive on 1 February 2026, succeeding Marcel de Nooijer. The carrier says Terstegge will pursue targeted growth, European network expansion, quieter lower‑emission flying and steadier operations.

2025-12-01T13:46:50.959987-08:00

Transavia taps Air France–KLM commercial executive Paul Terstegge as CEO, effective 1 Feb 2026

Space.com

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German named first European astronaut slated to fly to the Moon A German has been named the first European astronaut slated to fly to the Moon — a milestone summed up as "No European has ever seen that before." The selection establishes Europe's first scheduled human lunar crewmember and begins mission-specific planning, training and operational preparations.

2025-12-01T12:08:57.835785-08:00

German named first European astronaut slated to fly to the Moon

Space Intel Report

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Italian minister backs proposed Airbus–Thales–Leonardo space merger as model for European consolidation Italy's minister has endorsed a proposed merger combining the space divisions of Airbus, Thales Alenia Space and Leonardo, describing the tie‑up in Bremen as a model for European consolidation to boost industrial scale and competitiveness in satellite manufacturing and defence systems.

2025-12-01T11:27:20.830130-08:00

Italian minister backs proposed Airbus–Thales–Leonardo space merger as model for European consolidation

Runway Girl

Jamco and Bain Capital sign definitive agreement to acquire Iacobucci HF Aerospace (IHFA) Jamco Corporation and Bain Capital have signed definitive documentation to acquire Iacobucci HF Aerospace S.p.A. (IHFA). The paperwork formalises the parties' agreement and commits them to proceed with the transaction under the terms set out in the definitive documentation between the two companies.

2025-12-01T11:27:03.639377-08:00

Jamco and Bain Capital sign definitive agreement to acquire Iacobucci HF Aerospace (IHFA)

Breaking Defense

France's Safran.AI and UAE's TII team up on agentic AI for geospatial intelligence Safran.AI and the UAE's Technology Innovation Institute announced a partnership at the Dubai Airshow to develop agentic AI for geospatial intelligence. The collaboration aims to apply next‑generation AI agents to accelerate sensor‑to‑decision workflows and deliver anticipatory, operational ISR, TII's CIO said.

2025-12-01T09:20:27.288009-08:00

France's Safran.AI and UAE's TII team up on agentic AI for geospatial intelligence

UK Defence Journal

UK to deploy Eurofighter Typhoons to Arctic for covert cargo escort mission The UK will deploy Eurofighter Typhoon jets to the Arctic in a few weeks for a planned covert escort of a cargo aircraft, sources tell the UK Defence Journal. The mission is described as secret and intended to provide protection during the cargo's Arctic transit.

2025-12-01T09:12:01.897150-08:00

UK to deploy Eurofighter Typhoons to Arctic for covert cargo escort mission

FlightGlobal

UK declares Carrier Strike Group 25 fully operational for NATO after 2,500+ sorties The UK has declared Carrier Strike Group 25 fully operational for NATO after aircraft embarked aboard Royal Navy vessels flew more than 2,500 sorties during the recently concluded deployment, the service says. The tempo and scale of operations demonstrate sustained carrier aviation capability and NATO-ready availability.

2025-12-01T07:58:38.271538-08:00

UK declares Carrier Strike Group 25 fully operational for NATO after 2,500+ sorties

Aviation Week

Austria finalises €1.5bn purchase of 12 Leonardo M‑346FA trainer/light‑attack jets; deliveries from 2028 Austria has signed a €1.5 billion contract for 12 Leonardo M‑346FA advanced trainer/light‑attack jets, with initial deliveries scheduled from 2028. The purchase replaces the Saab 105s retired five years ago and restores a fast‑jet training and light combat capability.

2025-12-01T07:00:15.396958-08:00

Austria finalises €1.5bn purchase of 12 Leonardo M‑346FA trainer/light‑attack jets; deliveries from 2028