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UK mulls rejoining EU airline satnav after airline lobbying

The UK is considering whether to rejoin the EU’s airline satnav scheme following lobbying by airlines. The decision would determine how UK aircraft navigation services align with EU aviation standards and the commercial/regulatory terms carriers face for equipped operations.

2026-05-06T06:12:30.877121-07:00

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Lufthansa Group narrows Q1 2026 losses as demand lifts results; fuel bill seen up €1.7bn with hedging covering ~80% of 2026

2026-05-06T00:05:37.568523-07:00

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Simera Sense launches SSA Scape100 full-motion imaging system for real-time European space situational awareness and in-orbit se

2026-05-06T01:10:35.527306-07:00

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Air Congo to launch Kinshasa–Brussels service in 3Q26, signaling new ATR long-haul push and direct competition with Brussels Air

2026-05-06T02:00:16.681086-07:00

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UK mulls rejoining EU airline satnav after airline lobbying The UK is considering whether to rejoin the EU’s airline satnav scheme following lobbying by airlines. The decision would determine how UK aircraft navigation services align with EU aviation standards and the commercial/regulatory terms carriers face for equipped operations.

2026-05-06T06:12:30.877121-07:00

UK mulls rejoining EU airline satnav after airline lobbying

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Explosion during high-pressure testing at Safran Ventilation Systems in Blagnac (near Toulouse) injures two workers An explosion occurred in a test bay at Safran Ventilation Systems’ plant in Blagnac, near Toulouse, during high-pressure trials. Two technicians were seriously hurt—one remains in intensive care while the other’s condition is improving. The facility was evacuated as the investigation begins and causes remain unconfirmed.

2026-05-06T02:00:19.951842-07:00

Explosion during high-pressure testing at Safran Ventilation Systems in Blagnac (near Toulouse) injures two workers

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Air Congo to launch Kinshasa–Brussels service in 3Q26, signaling new ATR long-haul push and direct competition with Brussels Air Air Congo is preparing its first Europe route, targeting Kinshasa–Brussels service in early 3Q26 (with a reported July launch timetable). In discussions with Ethiopian Airlines leadership, Air Congo also pointed to fleet updates with new ATR aircraft—setting up direct competition on the Brussels–Congo lane.

2026-05-06T02:00:16.681086-07:00

Air Congo to launch Kinshasa–Brussels service in 3Q26, signaling new ATR long-haul push and direct competition with Brussels Air

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Simera Sense launches SSA Scape100 full-motion imaging system for real-time European space situational awareness and in-orbit se Simera Sense has launched the SSA Scape100 Full Motion system, aimed at delivering real-time space situational awareness and enabling in-orbit security operations. The capability targets faster detection and response workflows, aligning with Europe’s push to scale sensing and improve operational resilience in SSA.

2026-05-06T01:10:35.527306-07:00

Simera Sense launches SSA Scape100 full-motion imaging system for real-time European space situational awareness and in-orbit se

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Lufthansa Group narrows Q1 2026 losses as demand lifts results; fuel bill seen up €1.7bn with hedging covering ~80% of 2026 Lufthansa Group posted improved first-quarter 2026 performance, with revenue up 8% to €8.7bn (a Q1 record) and its adjusted EBIT loss narrowing by €110m to -€612m, despite strikes and Middle East disruptions. The carrier flagged a €1.7bn increase in the full-year fuel bill risk and warned of potentially reduced fuel availability later in 2026, while noting hedging of ~80% of exposure for the remainder of 2026 on average.

2026-05-06T00:05:37.568523-07:00

Lufthansa Group narrows Q1 2026 losses as demand lifts results; fuel bill seen up €1.7bn with hedging covering ~80% of 2026

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Swissto12 signs German partnership to add D2D broadcast/media capabilities to GEO satellites Swissto12 has struck a new partnership in Germany aimed at bringing expanded media broadcast capabilities to geostationary (GEO) satellites. The deal underscores the company’s push to broaden the payload and services tied to its small-GEO platform as D2D use cases scale.

2026-05-05T16:18:38.395986-07:00

Swissto12 signs German partnership to add D2D broadcast/media capabilities to GEO satellites

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Airbus readies Spain’s first C295W maritime surveillance aircraft for maiden flights Airbus is preparing the first three completed C295W Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) configured for the Spanish Air Force at its Seville production site. The company says the airframes will roll out for Spain ahead of the aircraft’s first flights, positioning the programme to replace legacy maritime patrol capability.

2026-05-05T13:22:27.240547-07:00

Airbus readies Spain’s first C295W maritime surveillance aircraft for maiden flights

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Eycore launches Eycore-1 SAR Earth-observation satellite on SpaceX CAS500-2 with NanoAvionics-built payload buses Polish space company Eycore placed its first SAR Earth-observation satellite, Eycore-1, into orbit, leveraging the firm’s synthetic aperture radar technology. The launch also carried additional LEO smallsat payloads on SpaceX’s CAS500-2 mission, including three satellites using NanoAvionics satellite buses.

2026-05-05T10:53:13.855899-07:00

Eycore launches Eycore-1 SAR Earth-observation satellite on SpaceX CAS500-2 with NanoAvionics-built payload buses

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UK mulls rejoining EU airline satnav after airline lobbying

Lufthansa Group narrows Q1 2026 losses as demand lifts results; fuel bill seen up €1.7bn with hedging covering ~80% of 2026

Simera Sense launches SSA Scape100 full-motion imaging system for real-time European space situational awareness and in-orbit se

Air Congo to launch Kinshasa–Brussels service in 3Q26, signaling new ATR long-haul push and direct competition with Brussels Air

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