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Lufthansa Group narrows Q1 2026 losses on record revenue, hedges 80% of 2026 fuel yet warns of potential supply limits

Lufthansa Group reported improved first-quarter 2026 results—revenue up 8% to €8.7bn (a Q1 record) with losses narrowing €110m to an adjusted EBIT loss of -€612m—supported by strong travel demand and higher cash flow despite strikes and Middle East disruptions. The group flagged a €1.7bn increase in its full-year fuel bill and warned of potentially reduced fuel availability later in 2026, even as it hedges ~80% of fuel on average for the rest of 2026.

2026-05-06T00:05:37.568523-07:00

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US clears $373.6M Foreign Military Sale of JDAM-ER guidance kits to Ukraine via Boeing

2026-05-05T17:06:38.110297-07:00

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LiveEO raises €28M to scale AI geospatial intelligence and launch its own dual-use satellite constellation

2026-05-06T02:29:46.887284-07:00

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Amazon’s $10.8bn Globalstar buy: spectrum and D2D implications for MSS-to-connectivity strategy

2026-05-05T13:50:19.569536-07:00

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Russia’s Tarp Aviation adds Bombardier Global 6000 business jets despite sanctions Tarp Aviation, a Russian business-jet operator, has reportedly added a Bombardier Global 6000 to its fleet despite ongoing sanctions pressures. The move highlights how operators are managing aircraft acquisition and sustainment choices under restricted procurement and support pathways.

2026-05-06T05:18:00.989407-07:00

Russia’s Tarp Aviation adds Bombardier Global 6000 business jets despite sanctions

SpaceNews.com

Strikes against space cloud and ground-segment infrastructure raise stakes for satellite operators Recent strikes targeting cloud facilities and satellite ground infrastructure are intensifying concerns that critical space-network assets are becoming deliberate targets in modern conflict. The shift underlines how vulnerability at the ground segment can degrade imagery, satcom, and allied operational tempo—even when space assets remain intact.

2026-05-06T05:16:10.794239-07:00

Strikes against space cloud and ground-segment infrastructure raise stakes for satellite operators

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LiveEO raises €28M to scale AI geospatial intelligence and launch its own dual-use satellite constellation Berlin-based geospatial intelligence startup LiveEO closed its first series round, raising more than €28 million led by b2ventures with the EIC and defense VC Helantic participating. The funding is intended to expand its civil infrastructure monitoring business and support a dual-use defense effort, alongside plans to launch a dedicated constellation.

2026-05-06T02:29:46.887284-07:00

LiveEO raises €28M to scale AI geospatial intelligence and launch its own dual-use satellite constellation

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Lufthansa Group narrows Q1 2026 losses on record revenue, hedges 80% of 2026 fuel yet warns of potential supply limits Lufthansa Group reported improved first-quarter 2026 results—revenue up 8% to €8.7bn (a Q1 record) with losses narrowing €110m to an adjusted EBIT loss of -€612m—supported by strong travel demand and higher cash flow despite strikes and Middle East disruptions. The group flagged a €1.7bn increase in its full-year fuel bill and warned of potentially reduced fuel availability later in 2026, even as it hedges ~80% of fuel on average for the rest of 2026.

2026-05-06T00:05:37.568523-07:00

Lufthansa Group narrows Q1 2026 losses on record revenue, hedges 80% of 2026 fuel yet warns of potential supply limits

Aviation Week

US clears $373.6M Foreign Military Sale of JDAM-ER guidance kits to Ukraine via Boeing The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $373.6 million Foreign Military Sale of 1,532 JDAM-ER tail kits and related guidance and support equipment to Ukraine. The package is designed to extend Ukrainian Air Force stand-off precision/extended-range strike capability, with Boeing named as prime contractor.

2026-05-05T17:06:38.110297-07:00

US clears $373.6M Foreign Military Sale of JDAM-ER guidance kits to Ukraine via Boeing

SpaceNews.com

Ukraine experiment uses handheld devices to task commercial imaging satellites for frontline intelligence Ukrainian forces tested a direct-to-device approach for commissioning commercial satellite imagery for frontline troops, aiming to bypass slower, centralized intelligence workflows. The experiment underscores how battlefield users are seeking faster imagery tasking loops using commercially accessible space assets.

2026-05-05T14:48:36.672581-07:00

Ukraine experiment uses handheld devices to task commercial imaging satellites for frontline intelligence

Via Satellite

Amazon’s $10.8bn Globalstar buy: spectrum and D2D implications for MSS-to-connectivity strategy Amazon’s planned acquisition of Globalstar for about $10.8 billion would bundle MSS satellites, spectrum rights and operating infrastructure into an expanded play for low-Earth-orbit direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity. An analyst roundtable examines what this means for MSS spectrum value and the competitive D2D market dynamics.

2026-05-05T13:50:19.569536-07:00

Amazon’s $10.8bn Globalstar buy: spectrum and D2D implications for MSS-to-connectivity strategy

SpaceNews.com

Space-enabled maritime intelligence goes persistent below the ocean with satellite-connected autonomous vessels Rising pressure to protect strategic waters is driving demand for persistent monitoring of subsea activity, beyond the latency and coverage limits of space-based sensing alone. Satellite-connected autonomous vessels are emerging as an option for long-duration surveillance in the underwater domain.

2026-05-05T07:58:06.602538-07:00

Space-enabled maritime intelligence goes persistent below the ocean with satellite-connected autonomous vessels

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Lufthansa Group narrows Q1 2026 losses on record revenue, hedges 80% of 2026 fuel yet warns of potential supply limits

US clears $373.6M Foreign Military Sale of JDAM-ER guidance kits to Ukraine via Boeing

LiveEO raises €28M to scale AI geospatial intelligence and launch its own dual-use satellite constellation

Amazon’s $10.8bn Globalstar buy: spectrum and D2D implications for MSS-to-connectivity strategy

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