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France deploys first Airbus A400M Atlas water-drop kit to tackle Gironde wildfire

France will deploy an Airbus A400M Atlas modified with a firefighting/retardant drop kit to support civil firefighting operations against the Gironde wildfire, with an initial deployment window starting 25 July and referenced follow-on date(s) around 29 July. The aircraft’s capacity is described as “equivalent to three Canadairs,” enabling large-volume water/retardant drops in a single pass.

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

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

Ars Technica

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

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

AeroTime

Airbus Helicopters launches UK helicopter training academy, targeting 400 personnel annually

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2026-07-24T06:04:42.307215-07:00

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France deploys first Airbus A400M Atlas water-drop kit to tackle Gironde wildfire France will deploy an Airbus A400M Atlas modified with a firefighting/retardant drop kit to support civil firefighting operations against the Gironde wildfire, with an initial deployment window starting 25 July and referenced follow-on date(s) around 29 July. The aircraft’s capacity is described as “equivalent to three Canadairs,” enabling large-volume water/retardant drops in a single pass.

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

France deploys first Airbus A400M Atlas water-drop kit to tackle Gironde wildfire

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

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Airbus Helicopters launches UK helicopter training academy, targeting 400 personnel annually Airbus Helicopters has opened a dedicated training academy in the UK to centralize and deliver comprehensive technical training for helicopter operations. The program is designed to support workforce development—reportedly training 400 professionals per year—alongside police fleet modernization efforts that include additional H135 aircraft.

2026-07-24T06:04:42.307215-07:00

Airbus Helicopters launches UK helicopter training academy, targeting 400 personnel annually

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Ryanair to downsize Charleroi base and schedules over tax

2026-07-24T04:50:00.661250-07:00

Ryanair to downsize Charleroi

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Skydive Pilatus PC-6 crash near Nancy: smoke observed on take-off before stall, left roll and loss of control French investigators say smoke was seen by skydivers in the cabin during take-off on a Pilatus PC-6 near Nancy. The aircraft then stalled, rolled left and crashed, killing all 11 occupants, with no survivors reported.

2026-07-24T03:36:26.912125-07:00

Skydive Pilatus PC-6 crash near Nancy: smoke observed on take-off before stall, left roll and loss of control