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NASA and ESA ground facilities in Spain spared in major wildfire

Key ground-station infrastructure operated in Spain for NASA and the European Space Agency avoided serious damage as major wildfires swept through the country. The incident threatened critical space-support operations, but the facilities remained intact and were not reported as sustaining major impacts.

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2026-07-25T19:27:40.878099-07:00

AeroTime

A400M “water-bomber” deployed to Gironde wildfire: 20 tonnes of retardant dropped as France adapts cargo-bay firefighting kit

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2026-07-25T03:49:28.740659-07:00

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Ryanair alleges it sacked a Barcelona-based captain after he used “Commander’s Discretion” to extend cabin crew rest following e

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2026-07-25T06:49:38.996059-07:00

The Air Current

Airbus CEO: Aircraft sales still hinge on U.S.-dollar pricing as Europe pushes sovereign defense

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2026-07-24T12:35:39.029895-07:00

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A400M water-bomber debut in France: first operational retardant drop as Europe weighs Canadair replacement France has mobilized an Airbus A400M for firefighting in Gironde, conducting the first operational retardant drop with a modified cargo-bay system that can release up to 20 tonnes of retardant to slow wildfire spread. The move comes as megafires intensify debate over the Canadair shortfall and which aircraft can replace it.

2026-07-26T05:24:57.965011-07:00

A400M water-bomber debut in France: first operational retardant drop as Europe weighs Canadair replacement

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NASA and ESA ground facilities in Spain spared in major wildfire Key ground-station infrastructure operated in Spain for NASA and the European Space Agency avoided serious damage as major wildfires swept through the country. The incident threatened critical space-support operations, but the facilities remained intact and were not reported as sustaining major impacts.

2026-07-25T19:27:40.878099-07:00

NASA and ESA ground facilities in Spain spared in major wildfire

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Ryanair alleges it sacked a Barcelona-based captain after he used “Commander’s Discretion” to extend cabin crew rest following e Ryanair reportedly sacked a captain at its Barcelona hub after he invoked his legal authority to extend cabin crew rest using a “Commander’s Discretion” provision. The extended rest was triggered after cabin crew worked beyond normal working hours under the special rule.

2026-07-25T06:49:38.996059-07:00

Ryanair alleges it sacked a Barcelona-based captain after he used “Commander’s Discretion” to extend cabin crew rest following e

AeroTime

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A400M “water-bomber” deployed to Gironde wildfire: 20 tonnes of retardant dropped as France adapts cargo-bay firefighting kit For the first time, an A400M military transport is being deployed against a wildfire in Gironde, where it has already dropped 20 tonnes of retardant. France is using an added firefighting kit (paletized, MAFFS-like concept) and has previously tested the approach with a tank setup at Nîmes and Istres—prompting the government to later order the armed forces to disengage the aircraft without delay.

2026-07-25T03:49:28.740659-07:00

A400M “water-bomber” deployed to Gironde wildfire: 20 tonnes of retardant dropped as France adapts cargo-bay firefighting kit

The Air Current

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Airbus CEO: Aircraft sales still hinge on U.S.-dollar pricing as Europe pushes sovereign defense Airbus CEO said the company “reluctantly” accepts that the U.S. dollar remains the most effective currency for pricing and selling aircraft, even as Europe accelerates sovereign defense ambitions amid tense transatlantic relations.

2026-07-24T12:35:39.029895-07:00

Airbus CEO: Aircraft sales still hinge on U.S.-dollar pricing as Europe pushes sovereign defense

Ars Technica

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EU approves US request to restrict Copernicus satellite imagery covering Iran war-region The European Union has granted a U.S. request to restrict access to satellite images covering the Iran war region. The move comes amid reports of delays to Copernicus satellite pictures as tensions escalate and Washington steps up its posture involving Iran.

2026-07-24T10:49:36.510253-07:00

EU approves US request to restrict Copernicus satellite imagery covering Iran war-region

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Icelandair finalising PLAY Europe due diligence

2026-07-24T10:04:35.720418-07:00

Icelandair finalising PLAY Eur

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Greece’s Ellinair formally declared bankrupt Ellinair in Greece has been formally declared bankrupt, marking the end of its restructuring efforts and raising uncertainty around remaining aircraft operations, customer obligations, and any potential asset transfer or liquidation process.

2026-07-24T06:15:01.068353-07:00

Greece’s Ellinair formally declared bankrupt