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AfBAA commissions multi-phase research to quantify Africa’s business aviation activity

The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has launched a multi-phase, data-driven research initiative to map business aviation activity across Africa. AfBAA is partnering with Seefeld Group to produce an actionable intelligence baseline for members, operators and policymakers, with initial results due to be presented at Aviation Africa in Nairobi on September 9-10.

2026-06-15T02:07:54.884279-07:00

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Deutsche Aircraft and Hexcel lock in long-term composite supply partnership for D328eco regional turboprop

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

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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

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

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Shield AI debuts X-BAT, while Boeing advances long-range JDAM at Sea-Air-Space Shield AI used Sea-Air-Space in Washington to showcase its X-BAT, signaling continued momentum in autonomy-driven air support. Separately, Boeing highlighted progress on a long-range JDAM standoff munition, reinforcing ongoing efforts to expand range and lethality for precision strike inventories.

2026-06-15T06:49:20.692693-07:00

Shield AI debuts X-BAT, while Boeing advances long-range JDAM at Sea-Air-Space

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AfBAA commissions multi-phase research to quantify Africa’s business aviation activity The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has launched a multi-phase, data-driven research initiative to map business aviation activity across Africa. AfBAA is partnering with Seefeld Group to produce an actionable intelligence baseline for members, operators and policymakers, with initial results due to be presented at Aviation Africa in Nairobi on September 9-10.

2026-06-15T02:07:54.884279-07:00

AfBAA commissions multi-phase research to quantify Africa’s business aviation activity

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EOS acquires MARSS to scale AI-enabled detect-to-defeat counter-drone C2, unveils enlarged integrated package at Eurosatory 2026 Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has completed the acquisition of AI-enabled command-and-control supplier MARSS, positioning the company to offer integrated counter-drone “detect-to-defeat” solutions. EOS plans to roll out the expanded counter-drone business model at Eurosatory 2026, bundling detection and operational neutralisation in a single pitch to buyers.

2026-06-14T22:31:07.267671-07:00

EOS acquires MARSS to scale AI-enabled detect-to-defeat counter-drone C2, unveils enlarged integrated package at Eurosatory 2026

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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 lock in long-term composite supply partnership for D328eco regional turboprop At ILA Berlin 2026, Deutsche Aircraft showcased the research-driven progress of its D328eco next-generation turboprop and announced a long-term industrial partnership with Hexcel. The agreement centers on advanced composite solutions and structural development activities supporting industrialisation of the D328eco program.

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

Deutsche Aircraft and Hexcel lock in long-term composite supply partnership for D328eco regional turboprop

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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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AfBAA commissions multi-phase research to quantify Africa’s business aviation activity

Deutsche Aircraft and Hexcel lock in long-term composite supply partnership for D328eco regional turboprop

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

ISS Canadarm2 fault forces spacewalk repair planning for Expedition 74

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