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ASD-Eurospace: Europe’s space industry sales hit €10.9B in 2025, up 23% as government spending—especially defense—accelerates

Europe’s space sector booked €10.9 billion ($12.5 billion) in sales in 2025, up 23% year-on-year, according to ASD-Eurospace. Headcount rose just 2.2%, while startups account for 11% of the workforce, underscoring how demand growth is outpacing hiring across the ecosystem.

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2026-07-08T10:52:19.475560-07:00

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Wizz Air launches its first operational bases in Spain (Madrid and Valencia), adding four based aircraft and 20 new routes

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2026-07-08T06:44:27.331628-07:00

eVTOL Insights

EHang completes first pilotless EH216-S flights in Switzerland, expanding eVTOL demonstrations to 22 countries

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2026-07-08T03:59:00.130580-07:00

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Jet2 cites ‘strong’ summer bookings as full-year operating profit edges down 2%

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2026-07-08T05:29:50.271031-07:00

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ASD-Eurospace: Europe’s space industry sales hit €10.9B in 2025, up 23% as government spending—especially defense—accelerates Europe’s space sector booked €10.9 billion ($12.5 billion) in sales in 2025, up 23% year-on-year, according to ASD-Eurospace. Headcount rose just 2.2%, while startups account for 11% of the workforce, underscoring how demand growth is outpacing hiring across the ecosystem.

2026-07-08T10:52:19.475560-07:00

ASD-Eurospace: Europe’s space industry sales hit €10.9B in 2025, up 23% as government spending—especially defense—accelerates

Space Intel Report

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Eurospace: Europe's space industry sales increased 23% in 2025, headcount just 2.2%; startups are 11% of work force

2026-07-08T10:52:19.475560-07:00

Eurospace: Europe's space indu

AeroTime

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Wizz Air launches its first operational bases in Spain (Madrid and Valencia), adding four based aircraft and 20 new routes From November, Wizz Air will open its first operational bases in Spain in Madrid and Valencia, with four aircraft based across the two locations. The carrier will also introduce first-time domestic routes within Spain, plus additional low-cost connectivity from London Luton to Italy and Romania.

2026-07-08T06:44:27.331628-07:00

Wizz Air launches its first operational bases in Spain (Madrid and Valencia), adding four based aircraft and 20 new routes

AeroTime

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UK commits £1.4B over four years to Stratus deep-strike missile under €50B European initiative The UK will invest £1.4 billion over four years in Stratus, a deep-strike missile jointly developed with France and Italy, as part of a broader European deep strike effort estimated at $50 billion. The funding signals sustained UK backing for next-generation long-range precision strike capability.

2026-07-08T06:29:16.663933-07:00

UK commits £1.4B over four years to Stratus deep-strike missile under €50B European initiative

FlightGlobal

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Jet2 cites ‘strong’ summer bookings as full-year operating profit edges down 2% Jet2 says reduced geopolitical uncertainty has supported demand in recent weeks, contributing to “strong” summer bookings. The carrier reports that full-year operating profit fell 2%, despite the improved booking momentum.

2026-07-08T05:29:50.271031-07:00

Jet2 cites ‘strong’ summer bookings as full-year operating profit edges down 2%

eVTOL Insights

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EHang completes first pilotless EH216-S flights in Switzerland, expanding eVTOL demonstrations to 22 countries EHang said it has successfully completed the first pilotless flights of its EH216-S eVTOL aircraft in Switzerland. The milestone extends the company’s global flight demonstration footprint to 22 countries, signaling continued progress toward scalable, remotely/automation-enabled eVTOL operations.

2026-07-08T03:59:00.130580-07:00

EHang completes first pilotless EH216-S flights in Switzerland, expanding eVTOL demonstrations to 22 countries

eVTOL Insights

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EHang completes first pilotless EH216-S eVTOL flights in Switzerland, extending autonomous AAM operations to Quinto (Ticino) EHang says it has successfully completed the first pilotless flights of its EH216-S eVTOL in Switzerland. The company also reports milestone test flights in Quinto, Ticino, with Switzerland becoming the 22nd country to fly EHang’s autonomous technology—advancing Advanced Air Mobility in an Alpine operating environment.

2026-07-08T03:59:00.130580-07:00

EHang completes first pilotless EH216-S eVTOL flights in Switzerland, extending autonomous AAM operations to Quinto (Ticino)

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EasyJet accepts Castlelake’s proposed takeover, setting up a €6.4bn US private-equity deal EasyJet has accepted the acquisition offer from US investment firm Castlelake, described as an Irish-led takeover, in what industry analysts call Europe’s largest airline deal since 2008. The €6.4bn transaction raises questions for network and cost structure, including fleet continuity, pricing and future strategy.

2026-07-08T02:45:35.650722-07:00

EasyJet accepts Castlelake’s proposed takeover, setting up a €6.4bn US private-equity deal

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