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Aeroméxico and Delta ask court to void order to dismantle their joint venture

Aeroméxico and Delta have asked a court to void an order requiring dismantling of their joint venture, filing a legal challenge to overturn the decision. The action seeks to preserve the commercial partnership that underpins their coordinated network, codeshares and joint commercial arrangements.

2026-02-23T08:15:35.271063-08:00

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Munich Security Conference accelerates shift to defence in European space

2026-02-23T03:52:16.652838-08:00

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Rolls‑Royce urges UK to pledge £3bn in taxpayer support for new engine development

2026-02-22T21:36:37.965169-08:00

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South African regulator withdraws opposition to ending race-based licensing for international carriers

2026-02-23T00:54:58.732125-08:00

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Aeroméxico and Delta ask court to void order to dismantle their joint venture Aeroméxico and Delta have asked a court to void an order requiring dismantling of their joint venture, filing a legal challenge to overturn the decision. The action seeks to preserve the commercial partnership that underpins their coordinated network, codeshares and joint commercial arrangements.

2026-02-23T08:15:35.271063-08:00

Aeroméxico and Delta ask court to void order to dismantle their joint venture

SpaceWatch Global

Munich Security Conference accelerates shift to defence in European space The Munich Security Conference in the second week of February 2026 crystallised a kairos moment, reframing Europe’s space agenda around security and defence. Policymakers and industry are now debating sovereign capabilities, civil‑versus‑military trade‑offs and procurement shifts as war dominates the strategic conversation.

2026-02-23T03:52:16.652838-08:00

Munich Security Conference accelerates shift to defence in European space

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South African regulator withdraws opposition to ending race-based licensing for international carriers South Africa’s aviation regulator has withdrawn its opposition to a proposal that would release international airlines from race-based licensing requirements. The step clears a regulatory hurdle in a long-running debate over foreign ownership and market access and could precede formal changes to operating permits.

2026-02-23T00:54:58.732125-08:00

South African regulator withdraws opposition to ending race-based licensing for international carriers

Leeham News

Leeham: Is Boom’s Supersonic Bet Doomed as Military ‘Green’ Policies Falter A Leeham News column questions whether Boom Supersonic’s commercial bet remains viable as faltering military ‘green’ policies remove a potential demand pillar. The piece also criticizes urban air mobility hype, calling eVTOLs “perfectly mediocre” and overpriced in its assessment.

2026-02-23T00:21:12.817860-08:00

Leeham: Is Boom’s Supersonic Bet Doomed as Military ‘Green’ Policies Falter

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Bahrain MPs call for state-backed low-cost carrier to open new markets Bahrain MPs are urging the government to establish a state-backed low-cost carrier to open new international markets and bolster national connectivity, tourism and trade. Lawmakers say a government-owned LCC could create a home carrier presence and support Bahrain’s ambitions as a regional aviation hub.

2026-02-22T21:45:49.180870-08:00

Bahrain MPs call for state-backed low-cost carrier to open new markets

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Rolls‑Royce urges UK to pledge £3bn in taxpayer support for new engine development Rolls‑Royce is urging the UK government to commit £3 billion ($4.05 billion) in taxpayer support to fund development of a new aircraft engine project, the Financial Times reports, citing people familiar with the matter. The appeal requests upfront state backing for a multi‑billion‑pound propulsion programme.

2026-02-22T21:36:37.965169-08:00

Rolls‑Royce urges UK to pledge £3bn in taxpayer support for new engine development

Reuters

How Europe could tap €500bn for a sovereign defence: eurobonds, German resistance and two compromises Europe needs roughly €500bn to build sovereign defence — satellite communications, layered air defences, a European nuclear umbrella and stepped‑up R&D — and Breakingviews argues issuing eurobonds could finance it. Berlin opposes joint debt; the piece outlines two compromise ideas to soften German objections.

2026-02-22T21:30:34.467754-08:00

How Europe could tap €500bn for a sovereign defence: eurobonds, German resistance and two compromises

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Punjab approves new carrier 'Air Punjab' as Gulfstream GVII‑G500 purchase sparks scrutiny Punjab government approved new carrier 'Air Punjab' and has come under scrutiny after buying a 2019-built Gulfstream GVII‑G500 ultra-long-range business jet, prompting questions over provincial spending priorities, governance and its implications for competition and market entry.

2026-02-22T21:16:43.733407-08:00

Punjab approves new carrier 'Air Punjab' as Gulfstream GVII‑G500 purchase sparks scrutiny

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Aeroméxico and Delta ask court to void order to dismantle their joint venture

Munich Security Conference accelerates shift to defence in European space

Rolls‑Royce urges UK to pledge £3bn in taxpayer support for new engine development

South African regulator withdraws opposition to ending race-based licensing for international carriers

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