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EU governments’ failure to pre-book launches leaves Ariane 6 demand unconverted into orders, ILA panel warns

European governments have spent years trying to stimulate demand for Ariane 6 heavy-lift, but EU officials’ reluctance to book launches in advance risks diverting missions to non-European providers. A panel discussion at ILA Berlin said launcher makers still need firm orders to support any production ramp-up.

2026-06-12T05:58:42.590243-07:00

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Deutsche Aircraft and Hexcel sign long-term industrial partnership for D328eco advanced composites at ILA Berlin 2026

2026-06-12T04:27:41.365701-07:00

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ISS Canadarm2 fault forces spacewalk repair planning for Expedition 74

2026-06-12T06:17:31.767416-07:00

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Reflex Aerospace and Rafael launch co-development of VHR²C very-high-resolution, high-revisit satellite constellation

2026-06-12T01:02:59.873941-07:00

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ISS Canadarm2 fault forces spacewalk repair planning for Expedition 74 NASA says a section of the ISS’s Canadarm2 robotic arm broke in May, requiring repairs by spacewalking astronauts no earlier than June 30. Expedition 74 advanced biomedical and other research work while preparing for the on-orbit fix, with a spare already installed on the station.

2026-06-12T06:17:31.767416-07:00

ISS Canadarm2 fault forces spacewalk repair planning for Expedition 74

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EU governments’ failure to pre-book launches leaves Ariane 6 demand unconverted into orders, ILA panel warns European governments have spent years trying to stimulate demand for Ariane 6 heavy-lift, but EU officials’ reluctance to book launches in advance risks diverting missions to non-European providers. A panel discussion at ILA Berlin said launcher makers still need firm orders to support any production ramp-up.

2026-06-12T05:58:42.590243-07:00

EU governments’ failure to pre-book launches leaves Ariane 6 demand unconverted into orders, ILA panel warns

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Deutsche Aircraft and Hexcel sign long-term industrial partnership for D328eco advanced composites at ILA Berlin 2026 At ILA Berlin 2026, Deutsche Aircraft announced a long-term industrial partnership and supply agreement with Hexcel to develop and industrialise advanced composite solutions for the D328eco next-generation regional turboprop. The manufacturer framed the move as part of its research-led progress toward sustainable regional aviation entry into service.

2026-06-12T04:27:41.365701-07:00

Deutsche Aircraft and Hexcel sign long-term industrial partnership for D328eco advanced composites at ILA Berlin 2026

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cosine Italia signs two ILA Berlin 2026 contracts for hyperspectral camera hardware for ESA RAMSES’ 2029 Apophis rendezvous cosine Italia has signed two contracts at ILA Berlin 2026 to deliver hyperspectral camera equipment for ESA’s RAMSES mission. RAMSES will rendezvous with asteroid Apophis during its exceptionally close 2029 flyby of Earth, in a once-in-a-generation target-encounter window.

2026-06-12T01:12:57.430930-07:00

cosine Italia signs two ILA Berlin 2026 contracts for hyperspectral camera hardware for ESA RAMSES’ 2029 Apophis rendezvous

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Reflex Aerospace and Rafael launch co-development of VHR²C very-high-resolution, high-revisit satellite constellation Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Reflex Aerospace announced a strategic co-development partnership at ILA Berlin 2026 to develop a new class of Very High Resolution and Very High Revisit constellation (VHR²C). The effort is positioned around “space intelligent solutions” aimed at enhancing space-based ISR tasking and imagery responsiveness.

2026-06-12T01:02:59.873941-07:00

Reflex Aerospace and Rafael launch co-development of VHR²C very-high-resolution, high-revisit satellite constellation

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GSMA launches multi-sector call to action for safer drone airspace, uniting telecom, aviation, security and drone operators GSMA says it is launching an industry-first call to action bringing together telecom leaders, aviation stakeholders, security organizations and drone operators to shape safer drone airspace. The initiative is framed as a cross-industry effort to align connectivity and operational practices for unmanned flight environments.

2026-06-12T00:01:47.241310-07:00

GSMA launches multi-sector call to action for safer drone airspace, uniting telecom, aviation, security and drone operators

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Leonardo debuts AW249 attack helicopter “Fenice” platform at ILA Berlin; Italian Army deliveries slated within two years Leonardo Helicopters used ILA Berlin to showcase its new “Fenice” platform tied to the AW249 attack helicopter, marking the type’s flying-display debut in Germany. Deliveries to the Italian Army are expected to start within two years, positioning AW249 as a near-term European attack-helicopter procurement candidate.

2026-06-11T15:12:48.879596-07:00

Leonardo debuts AW249 attack helicopter “Fenice” platform at ILA Berlin; Italian Army deliveries slated within two years

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Gulfstream establishes first on-site Singapore customer support office to bolster APAC service Gulfstream has opened its first dedicated on-site customer support office in Singapore to strengthen its Asia-Pacific aftermarket and service capabilities. The office is staffed by eight Gulfstream professionals (CTMs, materials/quality, FSR, and RSM) and is co-located with Jet Aviation Singapore.

2026-06-11T09:57:33.361281-07:00

Gulfstream establishes first on-site Singapore customer support office to bolster APAC service

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EU governments’ failure to pre-book launches leaves Ariane 6 demand unconverted into orders, ILA panel warns

Deutsche Aircraft and Hexcel sign long-term industrial partnership for D328eco advanced composites at ILA Berlin 2026

ISS Canadarm2 fault forces spacewalk repair planning for Expedition 74

Reflex Aerospace and Rafael launch co-development of VHR²C very-high-resolution, high-revisit satellite constellation

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