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Icelandair investigates Boeing 757 pilot after unauthorized low-altitude flyover of Vestmannaeyjar

Icelandair is investigating a pilot after Boeing 757-200 aircraft TF-ISR flew an unauthorized low-altitude pass over Vestmannaeyjar during scheduled flight FI521 from Frankfurt to Keflavík on April 11, alarming residents. Icelandic reports say the captain deviated from expected approach routing on his final flight before retirement.

2026-04-12T09:53:50.064552-07:00

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Volotea reportedly charges “fuel surcharge after purchase” up to €9, with possible denial of boarding

2026-04-12T03:12:35.454462-07:00

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Vega clears readiness review for April return to flight

2026-04-10T21:13:16.995290-07:00

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ESA backs laser comms, inter-satellite networking and on-orbit AI on SpaceX Transporter-16 rideshare

2026-04-10T07:40:01.073035-07:00

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Icelandair investigates Boeing 757 pilot after unauthorized low-altitude flyover of Vestmannaeyjar Icelandair is investigating a pilot after Boeing 757-200 aircraft TF-ISR flew an unauthorized low-altitude pass over Vestmannaeyjar during scheduled flight FI521 from Frankfurt to Keflavík on April 11, alarming residents. Icelandic reports say the captain deviated from expected approach routing on his final flight before retirement.

2026-04-12T09:53:50.064552-07:00

Icelandair investigates Boeing 757 pilot after unauthorized low-altitude flyover of Vestmannaeyjar

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Volotea reportedly charges “fuel surcharge after purchase” up to €9, with possible denial of boarding Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea is reportedly demanding an additional fuel surcharge from passengers who have already booked and paid for tickets, citing higher jet-fuel costs tied to disruptions around the Strait. Reports say charges could reach about €9 per flight (as low as ~€7) and non-payment may mean denied boarding.

2026-04-12T03:12:35.454462-07:00

Volotea reportedly charges “fuel surcharge after purchase” up to €9, with possible denial of boarding

SpaceNews.com

Vega clears readiness review for April return to flight Avio’s Vega rocket has passed a readiness review, paving the way for a return to flight in April. The update signals readiness progress following earlier Vega C/Avio production and subsystem issues that drove schedule reassessments.

2026-04-10T21:13:16.995290-07:00

Vega clears readiness review for April return to flight

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Certo Aerospace reports Capstone rotary-wing UAS success in Royal Navy simulated ASW trial UK uncrewed air system developer Certo Aerospace says its Capstone rotary-wing platform successfully completed a simulated anti-submarine warfare mission during Royal Navy trials under the Atlantic Bastion technology demonstration. The tests—run in mid-February—were conducted with CAA-approved operations and validated Capstone’s mission execution in the ASW scenario.

2026-04-10T09:33:09.522870-07:00

Certo Aerospace reports Capstone rotary-wing UAS success in Royal Navy simulated ASW trial

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Air France consolidates Paris departures at CDG as Transavia becomes group’s reference operator (summer 2026) Air France-KLM says Air France will move all Paris domestic and international departures to Charles de Gaulle (CDG), except some Corsica routes under a public service obligation, as Transavia is positioned as the Group’s reference operator. Separately, Air France’s 2026 summer schedule highlights increased long-haul capacity with a focus on the Americas.

2026-04-10T08:40:25.783373-07:00

Air France consolidates Paris departures at CDG as Transavia becomes group’s reference operator (summer 2026)

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France places follow-on order for five Schiebel S-100 Camcopter shipborne ISR systems for FREMM frigate integration The French Navy has ordered five additional CAMCOPTER S-100 unmanned aerial systems for use from FREMM-class frigates under its naval unmanned aviation programme. Each system includes two VTOL S-100 Camcopters, to be supplied by Schiebel via prime contractor Naval Group with progressive deliveries.

2026-04-10T07:48:23.956107-07:00

France places follow-on order for five Schiebel S-100 Camcopter shipborne ISR systems for FREMM frigate integration

Universe Today

ESA backs laser comms, inter-satellite networking and on-orbit AI on SpaceX Transporter-16 rideshare On March 30, 2026, ESA supported eight CubeSats and a specialized payload on SpaceX Transporter-16 to test high-throughput laser communication, inter-satellite networking and in-orbit AI processing. The mission aims to increase the speed, security and efficiency of space data transfer as orbital infrastructure and data volumes grow.

2026-04-10T07:40:01.073035-07:00

ESA backs laser comms, inter-satellite networking and on-orbit AI on SpaceX Transporter-16 rideshare

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Maleth-Aero loses its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) Malta-based Maleth-Aero has lost its Air Operator Certificate (AOC), removing the regulatory basis for conducting commercial air operations. The development raises immediate questions about the carrier’s ability to continue flying and fulfill contractual obligations under its existing authorization.

2026-04-10T07:14:37.166445-07:00

Maleth-Aero loses its Air Operator Certificate (AOC)

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Icelandair investigates Boeing 757 pilot after unauthorized low-altitude flyover of Vestmannaeyjar

Volotea reportedly charges “fuel surcharge after purchase” up to €9, with possible denial of boarding

Vega clears readiness review for April return to flight

ESA backs laser comms, inter-satellite networking and on-orbit AI on SpaceX Transporter-16 rideshare

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