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Ryanair to close check-in and bag drop 60 minutes before departure from Nov-2026, up from 40 minutes

Ryanair says it will require passengers to complete airport check-in and bag drop 60 minutes before scheduled departure at all its airports starting 10-Nov-2026, replacing the current 40-minute deadline. The change is intended to help travelers manage longer security and passport queue times.

2026-04-22T23:06:38.970618-07:00

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Airlines UK urges UK government extension of fuel-cost support amid rising jet-fuel crisis

2026-04-23T05:24:39.660013-07:00

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SkyTeam opens flagship European lounge in Frankfurt Terminal 3 (T3)

2026-04-22T03:24:55.875731-07:00

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Saab ramps Gripen output outlook as Q1 2026 organic sales rise 23.6%

2026-04-23T04:35:52.890077-07:00

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Embraer spotlights KC-390 Millennium at Paris Air Show as Greece weighs KC-390 versus C-130J to replace C-130H Embraer is debuting the KC-390 Millennium at the Paris Air Show as part of a major public-relations push, with the first two deliveries slated for next year. The pitch lands against Greece’s effort to define a replacement for its aging tactical C-130H Hercules fleet, with the KC-390 compared with the C-130J.

2026-04-23T07:50:37.168861-07:00

Embraer spotlights KC-390 Millennium at Paris Air Show as Greece weighs KC-390 versus C-130J to replace C-130H

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Airlines UK urges UK government extension of fuel-cost support amid rising jet-fuel crisis Airlines UK is asking the UK government to extend assistance for carriers as fuel prices rise again, threatening profitability and operational planning. The plea underscores how rapidly changing jet-fuel economics are forcing airlines to revisit cost control measures and capacity decisions.

2026-04-23T05:24:39.660013-07:00

Airlines UK urges UK government extension of fuel-cost support amid rising jet-fuel crisis

AeroTime

Saab ramps Gripen output outlook as Q1 2026 organic sales rise 23.6% Saab says it is progressing on a Ukraine Gripen deal while scaling production: CEO Micael Johansson targets 20–30 Gripen aircraft per year within about a year, up from roughly 15 today. In Q1 2026, organic sales grew 23.6% and the company reported a higher operating margin and solid cash flow.

2026-04-23T04:35:52.890077-07:00

Saab ramps Gripen output outlook as Q1 2026 organic sales rise 23.6%

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ITA rules out any Alitalia brand revival ITA has ruled out a return of the Alitalia brand, closing a potential branding pathway for the carrier’s identity strategy in Italy. The decision is likely to reinforce the current ITA positioning rather than pivoting toward the historical Alitalia name.

2026-04-23T03:39:48.556477-07:00

ITA rules out any Alitalia brand revival

AeroTime

NATO selects Saab GlobalEye AEW&C to replace Boeing E-3A AWACS fleet, report says NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded a contract to replace the alliance’s aging Boeing E-3A Sentry AWACS fleet to Sweden’s Saab and Canada’s Bombardier, reported France’s La Lettre on April 21, 2026. The deal would end NATO’s reliance on US-built AWACS aircraft.

2026-04-23T02:50:46.727091-07:00

NATO selects Saab GlobalEye AEW&C to replace Boeing E-3A AWACS fleet, report says

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CAA tentatively lets Heathrow recoup up to £320m in 2027–28 fees tied to early third-runway expansion costs The UK Civil Aviation Authority has tentatively approved London Heathrow to increase airport charges in 2027 and 2028 to recover as much as £320 million in early expansion costs incurred in 2025–2026. The move is reigniting friction with airlines as they face fare pressure tied to third-runway planning.

2026-04-23T02:24:40.681167-07:00

CAA tentatively lets Heathrow recoup up to £320m in 2027–28 fees tied to early third-runway expansion costs

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Switzerland launches new space command to deliver dual-use capabilities amid contested orbital environment Switzerland is creating a new space command focused on dual-use capabilities, European cooperation, and maintaining stability in an increasingly contested orbital environment. The effort—outlined in the context of Space Symposium 2026—centers on aligning national priorities with partner frameworks for space resilience.

2026-04-23T01:20:03.519487-07:00

Switzerland launches new space command to deliver dual-use capabilities amid contested orbital environment

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Pratt & Whitney to invest $100M to expand engine manufacturing at Rzeszów, Poland Pratt & Whitney says it will invest $100 million in its Rzeszów facility to increase production capacity and add advanced manufacturing capabilities for both commercial and military aircraft engines. The expansion follows related efforts aimed at boosting availability of critical engine parts for a growing global demand backdrop.

2026-04-22T23:24:20.978764-07:00

Pratt & Whitney to invest $100M to expand engine manufacturing at Rzeszów, Poland

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Ryanair to close check-in and bag drop 60 minutes before departure from Nov-2026, up from 40 minutes

Airlines UK urges UK government extension of fuel-cost support amid rising jet-fuel crisis

SkyTeam opens flagship European lounge in Frankfurt Terminal 3 (T3)

Saab ramps Gripen output outlook as Q1 2026 organic sales rise 23.6%

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