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LATAM warns Boeing widebody delivery delays will constrain long-haul plans while it prepares first Embraer E195-E2 deliveries

Ahead of hosting the 82nd IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, LATAM Airlines Group CEO Roberto Alvo said the airline has been unable to take delivery of a single Boeing aircraft on time, despite expecting improvements after Boeing management changes. LATAM plans to unveil new E195-E2 long-haul destinations by end-July, with first deliveries targeted for Q4.

2026-06-07T04:58:12.160791-07:00

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UK Ministry of Defence confirms three fatalities after AW101 Merlin HC4 (ZJ131) crash during night training in Devon

2026-06-03T06:42:12.807464-07:00

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Farnborough Airshow 2026 reveals first flying-display wave: F-35A, Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 747 among early line-up

2026-06-04T04:02:26.400420-07:00

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Iran conflict jet-fuel shock drives Fitch to cut global airline and airport outlook to “deteriorating”

2026-06-03T23:56:25.928947-07:00

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LATAM warns Boeing widebody delivery delays will constrain long-haul plans while it prepares first Embraer E195-E2 deliveries Ahead of hosting the 82nd IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, LATAM Airlines Group CEO Roberto Alvo said the airline has been unable to take delivery of a single Boeing aircraft on time, despite expecting improvements after Boeing management changes. LATAM plans to unveil new E195-E2 long-haul destinations by end-July, with first deliveries targeted for Q4.

2026-06-07T04:58:12.160791-07:00

LATAM warns Boeing widebody delivery delays will constrain long-haul plans while it prepares first Embraer E195-E2 deliveries

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SmallSat Europe 2026 spotlights Europe’s €35B “sovereign on paper” push—plus EU Space Act, dual-use risks, and a bid for a Europ Opinion from SmallSat Europe 2026 in Amsterdam argues Germany’s €35bn space push is accelerating sovereign ambitions, but the real test is dual-use governance in practice. The conference also highlights an EU Space Act debate around military autonomy and an effort to stand up a European Space Component Command hosted by Germany.

2026-06-05T01:11:25.610637-07:00

SmallSat Europe 2026 spotlights Europe’s €35B “sovereign on paper” push—plus EU Space Act, dual-use risks, and a bid for a Europ

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RAA CEO testifies before House Aviation Subcommittee, urging Congress to strengthen rural air service Rural Aviation Association President and CEO Faye Malarkey Black testified at the House Aviation Subcommittee hearing on connecting rural America to the National Airspace System. She urged Congress to strengthen rural air service, framing it as vital connectivity infrastructure for underserved communities.

2026-06-04T13:56:07.070522-07:00

RAA CEO testifies before House Aviation Subcommittee, urging Congress to strengthen rural air service

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RAAF and Japan Air Self-Defense Force test airborne ISR data sharing over Pacific tactical battlefield network In May 2026, Australian and Japanese military aircraft conducted a joint Pacific ISR exercise from Japan air bases, exchanging intelligence data while airborne via a tactical battlefield network. The flights were designed to validate each air force’s ability to share ISR information in real-world, airborne mission conditions.

2026-06-04T06:12:36.728555-07:00

RAAF and Japan Air Self-Defense Force test airborne ISR data sharing over Pacific tactical battlefield network

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Farnborough Airshow 2026 reveals first flying-display wave: F-35A, Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 747 among early line-up Farnborough International Airshow organisers have unveiled an initial wave for the 20-24 July 2026 event, teeing up what they call the largest and most diverse flying programme in decades. The first set spans 163 aircraft/teams, with highlights including a Lockheed Martin F-35A, Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 747.

2026-06-04T04:02:26.400420-07:00

Farnborough Airshow 2026 reveals first flying-display wave: F-35A, Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 747 among early line-up

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Iran conflict jet-fuel shock drives Fitch to cut global airline and airport outlook to “deteriorating” Fitch Ratings downgraded the global airport sector outlook to “deteriorating,” citing rising uncertainty around air travel demand, airline operations, jet-fuel availability and airport revenue as the Iran conflict escalates. Airlines are also confronting higher fuel costs and route pressure, prompting executive crisis planning at an industry summit in Rio de Janeiro.

2026-06-03T23:56:25.928947-07:00

Iran conflict jet-fuel shock drives Fitch to cut global airline and airport outlook to “deteriorating”

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Artemis III SRB segments shipped to Kennedy as NASA readies SLS launch preparations for summer 2027 NASA is preparing Artemis III for launch at Kennedy Space Center, currently targeted for summer 2027, by shipping the remaining solid rocket booster segments from Utah to Florida. The move advances hardware readiness ahead of later Artemis III mission decisions, despite uncertainty around specific timelines and landers.

2026-06-03T13:42:10.995995-07:00

Artemis III SRB segments shipped to Kennedy as NASA readies SLS launch preparations for summer 2027

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UK Ministry of Defence confirms three fatalities after AW101 Merlin HC4 (ZJ131) crash during night training in Devon The UK Ministry of Defence says a Leonardo Helicopters AW101 Merlin HC4 transport helicopter registered ZJ131 crashed during a training exercise near Okehampton/Sourton Down in Devon in the early hours of June 3, killing three Royal Navy crew members. Investigations are underway into the cause.

2026-06-03T06:42:12.807464-07:00

UK Ministry of Defence confirms three fatalities after AW101 Merlin HC4 (ZJ131) crash during night training in Devon

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LATAM warns Boeing widebody delivery delays will constrain long-haul plans while it prepares first Embraer E195-E2 deliveries

UK Ministry of Defence confirms three fatalities after AW101 Merlin HC4 (ZJ131) crash during night training in Devon

Farnborough Airshow 2026 reveals first flying-display wave: F-35A, Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 747 among early line-up

Iran conflict jet-fuel shock drives Fitch to cut global airline and airport outlook to “deteriorating”

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