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ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

airBaltic opens Swiss staff unit as Latvia probe/inquest continues

Latvia’s airBaltic has opened a new staff unit in Switzerland, according to ch-aviation coverage. The move comes while a government-led inquest remains active, adding to the airline’s administrative footprint and operational support structure as scrutiny continues.

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2026-07-28T10:04:12.891520-07:00

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Germany mulls dedicated armed-forces launch facility to secure national-security access to space

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2026-07-28T07:56:46.726313-07:00

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Belarus approves scheduled flights from Iran

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2026-07-28T07:12:38.334687-07:00

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Ryanair plans €50M MRO expansion at Shannon

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2026-07-28T06:49:28.204484-07:00

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airBaltic opens Swiss staff unit as Latvia probe/inquest continues Latvia’s airBaltic has opened a new staff unit in Switzerland, according to ch-aviation coverage. The move comes while a government-led inquest remains active, adding to the airline’s administrative footprint and operational support structure as scrutiny continues.

2026-07-28T10:04:12.891520-07:00

airBaltic opens Swiss staff unit as Latvia probe/inquest continues

European Spaceflight

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Germany mulls dedicated armed-forces launch facility to secure national-security access to space Germany is considering establishing a dedicated launch facility for its armed forces to ensure reliable access to space for future national security missions. The proposal is aimed at reducing dependence on external launch capacity as Germany plans for next-generation defense space requirements.

2026-07-28T07:56:46.726313-07:00

Germany mulls dedicated armed-forces launch facility to secure national-security access to space

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Belarus approves scheduled flights from Iran Belarus has approved scheduled flight services from Iran, clearing a new level of connectivity between the two countries. The decision signals easing constraints on direct air access and sets the conditions for carriers to plan route launches, capacity, and associated operational requirements.

2026-07-28T07:12:38.334687-07:00

Belarus approves scheduled flights from Iran

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Ryanair plans €50M MRO expansion at Shannon Ryanair says it will invest €50 million (about $57 million) to expand its maintenance facility at Shannon. The move is intended to increase capacity at the Irish site and strengthen the carrier’s in-house maintenance footprint, underlining continued reliance on dedicated MRO capabilities.

2026-07-28T06:49:28.204484-07:00

Ryanair plans €50M MRO expansion at Shannon

politico.eu

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Charleroi (Brussels South) airport to pause flights for runway reconstruction in 2028 Charleroi airport plans to halt flights in 2028 for more than two months to complete major reconstruction works on the airport’s only runway. The temporary suspension is intended to enable the hub’s runway remediation work to proceed without operational interference.

2026-07-28T05:04:18.426364-07:00

Charleroi (Brussels South) airport to pause flights for runway reconstruction in 2028

Associated Press

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Finland and Baltic states tighten airspace as stray military drones raise NATO-border risk Finland says it has closed a section of its airspace and restricted maritime traffic off its southern coast near Russia after concerns about stray drones linked to the Ukraine war. The issue is also being flagged across the NATO Baltic perimeter, with aviation and maritime authorities preparing for potential aerial “incursions.”

2026-07-28T03:40:23.497039-07:00

Finland and Baltic states tighten airspace as stray military drones raise NATO-border risk

FlightGlobal

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Europe’s next-gen combat aircraft scramble: Dassault after FCAS, UK drone sovereignty (Corvus), Helsing CA-1 Europa self-protect A string of developments shows European demand shifting toward sovereignty-led unmanned systems and collaborative/6th-generation concepts. Dassault is reassessing the French future fighter after FCAS partnership collapse, while the UK’s Project Corvus and Helsing’s CA-1 Europa push indigenous drone ecosystems. Meanwhile, Canada keeps its F-35 under review but looks to GCAP amid rising CCA momentum, with BAE Systems outlining a long-range path for Brontanax.

2026-07-28T03:06:53.364479-07:00

Europe’s next-gen combat aircraft scramble: Dassault after FCAS, UK drone sovereignty (Corvus), Helsing CA-1 Europa self-protect

Reuters

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Breakingviews: Why hostile takeovers are rare in the UK—and how takeover-code dynamics shape premiums An analysis of recent UK M&A activity—including deals involving easyJet and Rotork—finds that bidders have been extracting more than 50% premiums from targets’ boards. The piece argues that regulation, due diligence expectations, and the UK takeover code help explain why more acquirers do not pursue hostile approaches.

2026-07-28T02:41:04.388400-07:00

Breakingviews: Why hostile takeovers are rare in the UK—and how takeover-code dynamics shape premiums