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Two-Day French ATC Strike Sparks Widespread Flight Cancellations Across Europe

A two-day strike by French air traffic controllers over staffing shortages and ageing infrastructure has forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights across Europe, disrupting both inbound and overflight services just as the peak summer travel season begins. Major carriers including Ryanair and easyJet have been hit.

2025-07-03T00:11:50.641547-07:00

Financial Times

Boeing to Take Over Spirit AeroSystems’ Belfast Plant, Sharing Production with Airbus

2025-07-01T09:14:39.758815-07:00

Space Intel Report

Planet Labs Secures €240M German Government Deal for Dedicated Defense Imagery Services

2025-07-01T07:47:50.309922-07:00

airlinergs.com

FL Technics to Acquire JOB AIR Technic, Expanding Central Europe MRO Capacity

2025-06-30T01:39:19.754333-07:00

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Reuters

Spain probes sixth low-cost carrier over ancillary cabin baggage fees Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has opened an investigation into a sixth budget airline, examining its practice of charging extra for larger cabin bags and seat selection. The probe follows mounting consumer complaints and signals increased regulatory scrutiny of low-cost carriers’ ancillary revenue models.

2025-07-03T04:43:19.641625-07:00

Spain probes sixth low-cost carrier over ancillary cabin baggage fees

Flying Magazine

RAF Museum to Exhibit Over 50,000 Artifacts at New Midlands Site The Royal Air Force Museum is relocating more than 50,000 historical pieces to a new facility in the English Midlands. Many of these items will be on public display for the first time, expanding the museum’s outreach beyond its existing London and Cosford sites.

2025-07-03T04:11:24.733047-07:00

RAF Museum to Exhibit Over 50,000 Artifacts at New Midlands Site

Breitflyte

Condor to Expand Frankfurt Hub with Summer 2026 Routes to Barcelona, Budapest and Venice German leisure carrier Condor will expand its European city network in summer 2026 by launching direct services from Frankfurt to Barcelona, Budapest and Venice. The move follows the successful introduction of nine new destinations this year and coincides with Condor’s exploration of a transatlantic partnership with American Airlines.

2025-07-03T03:07:16.115943-07:00

Condor to Expand Frankfurt Hub with Summer 2026 Routes to Barcelona, Budapest and Venice

AeroTime

Four charged over $9.5 M damage to RAF Voyager tankers at Brize Norton Four pro-Palestinian activists are due to appear in a London court after being charged with damaging two Royal Air Force A330 Voyager tanker transports at RAF Brize Norton, causing an estimated £7.5 million ($9.5 million) in structural and engine repairs.

2025-07-03T01:57:20.048761-07:00

Four charged over $9.5 M damage to RAF Voyager tankers at Brize Norton

Wall Street Journal

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Two-Day French ATC Strike Sparks Widespread Flight Cancellations Across Europe A two-day strike by French air traffic controllers over staffing shortages and ageing infrastructure has forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights across Europe, disrupting both inbound and overflight services just as the peak summer travel season begins. Major carriers including Ryanair and easyJet have been hit.

2025-07-03T00:11:50.641547-07:00

Two-Day French ATC Strike Sparks Widespread Flight Cancellations Across Europe

defence-industry.eu

Northrop Grumman, ROMARM sign MoU for advanced ground-based radars in Romania Northrop Grumman has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Romania’s state-owned defense firm ROMARM to jointly market a ground-based radar system to the Romanian Air Force. The collaboration aims to field advanced, NATO-interoperable air surveillance capabilities to counter today’s sophisticated threats.

2025-07-01T14:32:56.641867-07:00

Northrop Grumman, ROMARM sign MoU for advanced ground-based radars in Romania

Space Intel Report

Latitude left out of French government’s small-launch awards In March 2024, the French government awarded development contracts to four domestic rocket firms under a grant program, casting Latitude as an outsider in the official roster of state-backed launch providers and underscoring its uphill battle to secure Paris’ support.

2025-07-01T14:15:18.126103-07:00

Latitude left out of French government’s small-launch awards

FlightGlobal

Wizz Air UK to appoint new managing director as Marion Geoffroy steps down Wizz Air UK is preparing to appoint a new managing director following Marion Geoffroy’s decision to step down. The change at the helm of the UK subsidiary, which has expanded in recent years, is expected to be announced soon as the airline looks to navigate market challenges and growth opportunities.

2025-07-01T10:57:38.564978-07:00

Wizz Air UK to appoint new managing director as Marion Geoffroy steps down