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ESA clears L‑ and S‑band for LEO satnav as Xona's funding reaches $320M

The European Space Agency has cleared use of L‑ and S‑band frequencies for low‑Earth‑orbit satellite navigation, enabling commercial LEO positioning layers. On March 26 Xona Space Systems closed a Series C that brought its total funding to $320 million.

2026-03-31T11:19:14.762819-07:00

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Two U.S. EA-37B 'Compass Call' jets land at RAF Mildenhall in possible first overseas operational deployment

2026-03-31T11:26:30.047643-07:00

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ITA Airways joins Star Alliance as 26th member, full alliance benefits from April 1

2026-03-31T04:41:24.951851-07:00

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gategroup to acquire 75% of KLM Catering Services, plans new Schiphol facility

2026-03-31T02:30:21.423393-07:00

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Two U.S. EA-37B 'Compass Call' jets land at RAF Mildenhall in possible first overseas operational deployment Two U.S. EA-37B "Compass Call" electronic-attack jets touched down at RAF Mildenhall for refuelling, in what reporting indicates may be the platform’s first overseas operational deployment. The brief stop raises questions about expanded forward employment of the new G550‑derived EW asset in Europe.

2026-03-31T11:26:30.047643-07:00

Two U.S. EA-37B 'Compass Call' jets land at RAF Mildenhall in possible first overseas operational deployment

Space Intel Report

ESA clears L‑ and S‑band for LEO satnav as Xona's funding reaches $320M The European Space Agency has cleared use of L‑ and S‑band frequencies for low‑Earth‑orbit satellite navigation, enabling commercial LEO positioning layers. On March 26 Xona Space Systems closed a Series C that brought its total funding to $320 million.

2026-03-31T11:19:14.762819-07:00

ESA clears L‑ and S‑band for LEO satnav as Xona's funding reaches $320M

Vertical Mag

Germany completes acceptance of CAE Prodigy image generator for CH‑53GS full‑motion simulators In late 2025 the German Armed Forces completed customer acceptance and qualification of CAE's Prodigy image generator as part of upgrades to their CH‑53GS full‑motion helicopter simulators. The qualification finalises the Prodigy visual‑system delivery that updates the simulators' image generation and display capabilities.

2026-03-31T08:55:39.899349-07:00

Germany completes acceptance of CAE Prodigy image generator for CH‑53GS full‑motion simulators

Reuters

Outgoing Airbus Helicopters chief urges Europe to unite on defence procurement Airbus Helicopters' outgoing chief called for deeper European collaboration on defence procurement, warning that splitting programmes into national projects will drive costs beyond what countries can afford. He urged pooled buying and coordinated programmes to preserve industrial capabilities and deliver affordable capability.

2026-03-31T05:46:20.993295-07:00

Outgoing Airbus Helicopters chief urges Europe to unite on defence procurement

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Volotea leans toward adding a second aircraft type for late‑2020s fleet Volotea is leaning toward selecting a second aircraft type for deliveries in the late 2020s, signalling a shift in its fleet strategy. The decision will set procurement timelines and delivery commitments that shape the carrier’s capacity planning and order-placement approach.

2026-03-31T05:11:14.999008-07:00

Volotea leans toward adding a second aircraft type for late‑2020s fleet

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ITA Airways joins Star Alliance as 26th member, full alliance benefits from April 1 ITA Airways will become Star Alliance’s 26th member on April 1, granting passengers through check‑in, lounge access and loyalty reciprocity across the network. The move accelerates ITA’s commercial integration with Lufthansa Group (a significant shareholder) and expands its global connectivity.

2026-03-31T04:41:24.951851-07:00

ITA Airways joins Star Alliance as 26th member, full alliance benefits from April 1

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Solinair opens CRJ900-focused MRO facility at Klagenfurt Slovenian operator Solinair has opened a maintenance facility at Klagenfurt Airport in Austria dedicated to Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft. The new MRO base will initially focus exclusively on CRJ900 line and base maintenance, establishing local technical support for the type in southern Austria.

2026-03-31T02:52:01.939159-07:00

Solinair opens CRJ900-focused MRO facility at Klagenfurt

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gategroup to acquire 75% of KLM Catering Services, plans new Schiphol facility gategroup will buy a 75% stake in KLM Catering Services, forming a long‑term strategic partnership while KLM retains 25% and focuses on core airline operations. The deal includes a planned new Amsterdam Schiphol catering facility to expand capacity and modernize in‑flight service supply.

2026-03-31T02:30:21.423393-07:00

gategroup to acquire 75% of KLM Catering Services, plans new Schiphol facility

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ESA clears L‑ and S‑band for LEO satnav as Xona's funding reaches $320M

Two U.S. EA-37B 'Compass Call' jets land at RAF Mildenhall in possible first overseas operational deployment

ITA Airways joins Star Alliance as 26th member, full alliance benefits from April 1

gategroup to acquire 75% of KLM Catering Services, plans new Schiphol facility

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