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American Airlines launches first commercial transatlantic A321XLR service — JFK–Edinburgh

American Airlines operated the first commercial transatlantic A321XLR on March 8, 2026, inaugurating JFK–Edinburgh service as it shifts more transatlantic flying to the long‑range narrowbody. The carrier will continue A321XLR use on transcontinental routes and plans XLR rotations to Amsterdam, Barcelona and Lisbon.

2026-03-09T11:27:54.594474-07:00

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First Embraer E190F (E‑Freighter) enters commercial service in Europe with Bridges Air Cargo

2026-03-09T05:18:17.767191-07:00

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Court postpones decision on Air Antilles' future

2026-03-09T08:38:11.965518-07:00

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Norwegian operates EU's first commercial flight using 40% SAF blend in Denmark

2026-03-09T04:49:02.243823-07:00

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American Airlines launches first commercial transatlantic A321XLR service — JFK–Edinburgh American Airlines operated the first commercial transatlantic A321XLR on March 8, 2026, inaugurating JFK–Edinburgh service as it shifts more transatlantic flying to the long‑range narrowbody. The carrier will continue A321XLR use on transcontinental routes and plans XLR rotations to Amsterdam, Barcelona and Lisbon.

2026-03-09T11:27:54.594474-07:00

American Airlines launches first commercial transatlantic A321XLR service — JFK–Edinburgh

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Saab offers Gripen production work to Portugal's OGMA as Lisbon mulls F‑16 replacement Saab is courting Portugal by offering local production of Gripen components and partnerships with state-linked aerospace firm OGMA as Lisbon evaluates options to replace its ageing F‑16 fleet. The move aims to bolster Portuguese industry and strengthen Saab's competitiveness in the procurement contest.

2026-03-09T08:59:22.485886-07:00

Saab offers Gripen production work to Portugal's OGMA as Lisbon mulls F‑16 replacement

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Court postpones decision on Air Antilles' future A court has postponed its decision on the future of Air Antilles, leaving the carrier's legal status and potential return to service unresolved. The delay extends uncertainty for regulators, customers and stakeholders while further hearings and evidence are prepared before a final ruling.

2026-03-09T08:38:11.965518-07:00

Court postpones decision on Air Antilles' future

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Aeromed Group buys five firms, adds ~150 staff to expand UK–US footprint Aeromed Group has completed five acquisitions that add about 150 employees and new operations in England, New York, Minnesota and New Mexico. The deals broaden Aeromed’s geographic presence across the UK and US and fold multiple specialist firms into its network.

2026-03-09T05:38:17.091939-07:00

Aeromed Group buys five firms, adds ~150 staff to expand UK–US footprint

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First Embraer E190F (E‑Freighter) enters commercial service in Europe with Bridges Air Cargo The first Embraer E190F (E‑Freighter) has entered commercial service in Europe with launch customer Bridges Air Cargo/Bridges Air Malta. Revenue operations began 9 March 2026, with the type's inaugural commercial flight recorded on the Cologne–Larnaca route following conversion from the E190 passenger variant.

2026-03-09T05:18:17.767191-07:00

First Embraer E190F (E‑Freighter) enters commercial service in Europe with Bridges Air Cargo

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Norwegian operates EU's first commercial flight using 40% SAF blend in Denmark Norwegian operated the EU’s first commercial flight using a 40% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend of 40% in Denmark, marking a milestone in airline fuel decarbonization. It demonstrates commercial-scale deployment of higher SAF blends on regular services and may influence national and EU fuel policy.

2026-03-09T04:49:02.243823-07:00

Norwegian operates EU's first commercial flight using 40% SAF blend in Denmark

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Astrobotic to develop lunar wheel assembly for Italy’s Multi‑Purpose Habitation under Thales Alenia Space contract Astrobotic has been awarded a contract by Thales Alenia Space to develop a lunar wheel‑assembly solution for the Italian Space Agency’s Multi‑Purpose Habitation (MPH) module. The scope covers design and engineering of mobility hardware to support MPH surface operations and integration with European lunar habitat systems.

2026-03-09T03:58:00.501346-07:00

Astrobotic to develop lunar wheel assembly for Italy’s Multi‑Purpose Habitation under Thales Alenia Space contract

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HawkEye 360 wins up to $75M electronic‑warfare partnership with a European defence ministry HawkEye 360 has been selected by a European ministry of defence for an electronic‑warfare programme valued at up to $75 million. The agreement pairs the company's RF geolocation and SIGINT satellite services with national EW capability development; contract scope and timeline were not disclosed.

2026-03-09T03:58:00.360400-07:00

HawkEye 360 wins up to $75M electronic‑warfare partnership with a European defence ministry

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American Airlines launches first commercial transatlantic A321XLR service — JFK–Edinburgh

First Embraer E190F (E‑Freighter) enters commercial service in Europe with Bridges Air Cargo

Court postpones decision on Air Antilles' future

Norwegian operates EU's first commercial flight using 40% SAF blend in Denmark

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