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EU Commission poised to reserve two-thirds of future mobile satellite spectrum for EU firms, leaving one-third open to non-EU op

The European Commission is set to allocate two-thirds of upcoming mobile satellite spectrum to European companies, with the remaining capacity reserved for non-EU rivals such as Starlink and Amazon’s LEO business, according to sources. The approach is expected to shape near-term market entry and competitive dynamics for satellite-to-mobile services.

2026-05-26T07:23:07.354525-07:00

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Portugal’s government outlines plan to sell 75% stake in Azores Airlines

2026-05-26T06:05:04.732444-07:00

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Russia kick-starts stock-market sale of up to 23.76% in Aeroflot, retaining majority control

2026-05-25T15:44:28.224673-07:00

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Romanian government tells TAROM to revise “unrealistic” budget

2026-05-26T04:47:18.095497-07:00

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SmallSat Europe: Defense-budget momentum won’t fix Europe’s smallsat bottlenecks without cutting red tape and unlocking capital Panelists at SmallSat Europe said rising European military budgets could create demand for space capabilities from entrepreneurial smallsat firms, but regulatory burdens and limited access to capital remain major blockers. The sector’s growth depends on clearing bureaucratic roadblocks to convert spending into investable, scalable programs.

2026-05-26T10:05:53.544149-07:00

SmallSat Europe: Defense-budget momentum won’t fix Europe’s smallsat bottlenecks without cutting red tape and unlocking capital

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EU Commission poised to reserve two-thirds of future mobile satellite spectrum for EU firms, leaving one-third open to non-EU op The European Commission is set to allocate two-thirds of upcoming mobile satellite spectrum to European companies, with the remaining capacity reserved for non-EU rivals such as Starlink and Amazon’s LEO business, according to sources. The approach is expected to shape near-term market entry and competitive dynamics for satellite-to-mobile services.

2026-05-26T07:23:07.354525-07:00

EU Commission poised to reserve two-thirds of future mobile satellite spectrum for EU firms, leaving one-third open to non-EU op

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Portugal’s government outlines plan to sell 75% stake in Azores Airlines The government has outlined a plan to divest 75% of Azores Airlines, setting up a majority ownership change that could reshape the carrier’s strategic direction and capital structure. The move places the airline in a broader European context of state-to-market airline restructuring and stake sales.

2026-05-26T06:05:04.732444-07:00

Portugal’s government outlines plan to sell 75% stake in Azores Airlines

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Romanian government tells TAROM to revise “unrealistic” budget Romania’s government has asked TAROM to fix what it describes as an “unrealistic” budget, signaling heightened scrutiny of the carrier’s financial plan. The move puts immediate focus on how the state airline validates cost and revenue assumptions and aligns them with operational needs.

2026-05-26T04:47:18.095497-07:00

Romanian government tells TAROM to revise “unrealistic” budget

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ORBITInsure launches “Warren AI™,” an AI-native underwriting engine for space-economy risk ORBITInsure has launched Warren AI™, a purpose-built AI underwriting engine aimed at supporting risk assessment and coverage decisions across the global space economy. The rollout positions underwriting as an AI-native workflow, aligning with the broader shift toward space data products for insurers and risk managers.

2026-05-26T01:18:36.113315-07:00

ORBITInsure launches “Warren AI™,” an AI-native underwriting engine for space-economy risk

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AGCM opens easyJet probe over alleged misleading checked-baggage pricing in Italy Italy’s antitrust authority (AGCM) has opened an investigation into easyJet over alleged deceptive pricing for checked luggage, including claims that fees are described in misleading ways on the airline’s website and app. The probe focuses on easyJet’s online purchase flow for baggage and sports equipment on round trips.

2026-05-26T01:02:18.487723-07:00

AGCM opens easyJet probe over alleged misleading checked-baggage pricing in Italy

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India to issue interim findings in Air India Boeing 787-8 crash probe; fuel-switch inquiry continues as final report deadline sl Indian investigators will prepare an interim—rather than final—report for last year’s Air India Boeing 787-8 crash ahead of the anniversary, citing the investigation’s complexity and a separate ongoing inquiry into fuel switches on an Air India flight from London. Under international rules, final findings are expected within a year, with interim statements on subsequent anniversaries.

2026-05-25T23:17:18.938689-07:00

India to issue interim findings in Air India Boeing 787-8 crash probe; fuel-switch inquiry continues as final report deadline sl

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Jeju Air restarts Seoul Incheon–Jeju after Jeju Province pushes MLT reinstate unprofitable domestic route Jeju Air resumed its Seoul Incheon–Jeju domestic service on May 12, 2026, after Jeju Province—an airline shareholder—asked South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to reinstate the historically unprofitable link. The return highlights the growing role of regional stakeholders in route decisions.

2026-05-25T20:16:46.478339-07:00

Jeju Air restarts Seoul Incheon–Jeju after Jeju Province pushes MLT reinstate unprofitable domestic route

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EU Commission poised to reserve two-thirds of future mobile satellite spectrum for EU firms, leaving one-third open to non-EU op

Portugal’s government outlines plan to sell 75% stake in Azores Airlines

Russia kick-starts stock-market sale of up to 23.76% in Aeroflot, retaining majority control

Romanian government tells TAROM to revise “unrealistic” budget

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