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Romania’s Dan Air faces operational strain as engine‑related AOGs ground fleet

Romania’s Dan Air is under operational strain after multiple engine‑related AOG events sidelined parts of its fleet, forcing schedule changes and exposing the carrier’s limited access to spare engines, regional MRO capacity and the adequacy of its engine support contracts.

2026-01-15T02:06:22.091862-08:00

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airBaltic posts record 5.2M passengers in 2025 as network expands; load factor slips to 80.2%

2026-01-14T13:50:09.469640-08:00

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Wizz Air hits 500 million passengers after rapid three‑year surge

2026-01-14T09:37:57.033703-08:00

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French MPs warn German and Italian space spending could skew ESA governance as Paris HQ renewal proceeds

2026-01-14T12:46:40.520650-08:00

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Romania’s Dan Air faces operational strain as engine‑related AOGs ground fleet Romania’s Dan Air is under operational strain after multiple engine‑related AOG events sidelined parts of its fleet, forcing schedule changes and exposing the carrier’s limited access to spare engines, regional MRO capacity and the adequacy of its engine support contracts.

2026-01-15T02:06:22.091862-08:00

Romania’s Dan Air faces operational strain as engine‑related AOGs ground fleet

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Croatia Airlines to retire A320 fleet in mid‑Q1 2026 Croatia Airlines will retire its Airbus A320 fleet in mid‑Q1 2026, removing the type from scheduled service and setting a firm timeline for the phase‑out. The move gives lessors, maintenance providers and network planners a clear date to manage aircraft returns and short‑haul capacity adjustments.

2026-01-14T23:50:50.055138-08:00

Croatia Airlines to retire A320 fleet in mid‑Q1 2026

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airBaltic posts record 5.2M passengers in 2025 as network expands; load factor slips to 80.2% Latvian carrier airBaltic carried a record 5,206,700 passengers in 2025, a 1.4% increase versus 2024, operating 47,600 flights (+2.6%). Systemwide load factor eased to 80.2% from 81.2% as capacity rose; December traffic held broadly flat at ~422,900 passengers.

2026-01-14T13:50:09.469640-08:00

airBaltic posts record 5.2M passengers in 2025 as network expands; load factor slips to 80.2%

Space Intel Report

French MPs warn German and Italian space spending could skew ESA governance as Paris HQ renewal proceeds A French parliamentary committee warned rising German and Italian space spending risks reshaping governance at the European Space Agency as France pursues renewal of the Paris headquarters. MPs said shifting national investments could influence programme allocation and industrial decision‑making among member states.

2026-01-14T12:46:40.520650-08:00

French MPs warn German and Italian space spending could skew ESA governance as Paris HQ renewal proceeds

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ESA advances Comet Interceptor launch after delay to another mission A delay to another European Space Agency mission has created an opening that allows Comet Interceptor to launch sooner than previously scheduled and under a more favourable profile. The change gives ESA an opportunity to enhance the spacecraft's performance and scientific return by exploiting the newly available launch slot.

2026-01-14T10:36:53.178108-08:00

ESA advances Comet Interceptor launch after delay to another mission

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DRF Maintenance expands Straubing MRO to boost aeromedical helicopter support DRF Maintenance has expanded its Straubing, Germany facility to increase dedicated maintenance capacity for aeromedical helicopters. The expansion creates additional shop space and resources for air‑ambulance and SAR rotorcraft, aiming to shorten turnaround times, boost regional sustainment and improve fleet availability.

2026-01-14T10:19:40.670735-08:00

DRF Maintenance expands Straubing MRO to boost aeromedical helicopter support

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ACC Aviation: Taxation the most immediate cost driver for charter in 2026 ACC Aviation's leasing team says robust global charter demand will persist into 2026, but regional operational differences — notably across Europe — will shape costs and capacity. The firm identifies taxation, including new per‑passenger levies, as the most immediate upward pressure on charter pricing and operator economics next year.

2026-01-14T09:57:32.044492-08:00

ACC Aviation: Taxation the most immediate cost driver for charter in 2026

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Wizz Air hits 500 million passengers after rapid three‑year surge Wizz Air has reached 500 million passengers since launching just under 22 years ago, adding 200 million travelers in the past three years. The carrier's growth pattern shows its first 100 million took 11 years, the next 100 took four years and the following 100 just three years.

2026-01-14T09:37:57.033703-08:00

Wizz Air hits 500 million passengers after rapid three‑year surge

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Romania’s Dan Air faces operational strain as engine‑related AOGs ground fleet

airBaltic posts record 5.2M passengers in 2025 as network expands; load factor slips to 80.2%

Wizz Air hits 500 million passengers after rapid three‑year surge

French MPs warn German and Italian space spending could skew ESA governance as Paris HQ renewal proceeds

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