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• Torsten Kriening
Dr. Bianca Lins of Liechtenstein’s Office for Communications discusses the case for a European space federation, the country’s first national space strategy and how trust can serve as a national asset. Her remarks at ESPI AC 2026 outline how Liechtenstein is positioning itself within Europe’s space sector.
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Dr. Bianca Lins of Liechtenstein’s Office for Communications discusses the case for a European space federation, the country’s first national space strategy and how trust can serve as a national asset. Her remarks at ESPI AC 2026 outline how Liechtenstein is positioning itself within Europe’s space sector.
At ESPI AC 2026, ADVISORIO’s Markus Fritz discussed Europe’s progress in space-enabled mobility, the prospect of satellite connectivity in cars from 2028 and the strategic importance of spectrum. His remarks frame connectivity not only as an automotive capability but also as a question of access to scarce orbital resources.
Speaking at ESPI AC 2026, Prof. Anu Ojha said the space sector needs better storytellers and ambassadors to connect with the public. He emphasized the power of awe and wonder, and the need to recalibrate perceptions of what space activities cost.
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NBAA says its strategic partnership with Rolland Vincent Associates will create a member-driven market intelligence service, with quarterly insights tailored to members’ interests. Separately, Avfuel’s Keith Sawyer is set to moderate the opening sustainability panel at NBAA-BACE 2026, while the association is promoting the show’s regional advocacy and networking resources.
Sheryl Barden, CEO of Aviation Personnel International, shares leadership lessons drawn from a flight department closure in 2008. The article offers a business aviation perspective on managing organizational disruption, from the head of the sector’s longest-running recruiting and HR consulting firm.
Pasha Kravtsov says he wanted to join True Anomaly after a former colleague told him the company was working to counter a recently launched Russian military satellite. The account points to the company’s involvement in space-security operations, though the report provides no further details on the effort.
Maria Whittaker discusses how Latin American airline group Abra Group approaches environmental, social and governance priorities, including the role of connectivity, local ecosystems and sustainable aviation fuel certificates. The account offers a view into how the group frames sustainability across its regional airline businesses.
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NBAA says NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will join former Space Shuttle Commander Charlie Precourt for a fireside chat at its Oct. 19 Newsmakers Luncheon. Separately, SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts are expected to splash down off California after undocking from the International Space Station.
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