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Delta exercises 34 A321neo options, backlog rises to 98; fleet to 189 with deliveries from 2029

Delta Air Lines has exercised options for 34 Airbus A321neo aircraft, increasing its A321neo backlog to 98 (firm orders reported at 97) and growing its fleet of the type to 189. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2029 as Delta advances its narrowbody fleet modernization.

2026-02-27T12:32:54.372911-08:00

Aviation Week

ArianeGroup's 5 kN GRETA completes hot‑fire campaign as ESA funds next development phase

2026-02-26T01:56:00.902775-08:00

AINonline

Molicel to supply batteries for Vaeridion electric microliner as company targets 2027 test flights

2026-02-27T05:26:29.857435-08:00

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ISPTech Raises €5.5M to Scale Green Propulsion Production and Build In‑House Test Facility

2026-02-27T01:05:58.936355-08:00

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Delta Air Lines

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Delta exercises 34 A321neo options, backlog rises to 98; fleet to 189 with deliveries from 2029 Delta Air Lines has exercised options for 34 Airbus A321neo aircraft, increasing its A321neo backlog to 98 (firm orders reported at 97) and growing its fleet of the type to 189. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2029 as Delta advances its narrowbody fleet modernization.

2026-02-27T12:32:54.372911-08:00

Delta exercises 34 A321neo options, backlog rises to 98; fleet to 189 with deliveries from 2029

AINonline

Molicel to supply batteries for Vaeridion electric microliner as company targets 2027 test flights European start-up Vaeridion has selected Molicel lithium‑ion batteries to power its electric microliner and is targeting first test flights in 2027. The supplier choice is an early supply‑chain milestone for the company as it moves toward flight demonstration and type development.

2026-02-27T05:26:29.857435-08:00

Molicel to supply batteries for Vaeridion electric microliner as company targets 2027 test flights

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ISPTech Raises €5.5M to Scale Green Propulsion Production and Build In‑House Test Facility ISPTech has raised €5.5 million to scale production of its green propulsion systems, expand its workforce and construct an in‑house test facility to increase production rates. The capital will accelerate manufacturing capacity and reduce reliance on external testing, shortening lead times for customers.

2026-02-27T01:05:58.936355-08:00

ISPTech Raises €5.5M to Scale Green Propulsion Production and Build In‑House Test Facility

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Climate-driven upper-atmosphere changes and FCC review gap heighten risks from SpaceX’s proposed 1‑million satellites Researchers warn climate-driven warming of the upper atmosphere is reducing drag and could extend orbital lifetimes for satellites and debris, complicating collision risk as operators propose up to 1 million spacecraft; regulators face a gap after the FCC said it is not required to assess environmental impacts.

2026-02-26T08:53:32.326907-08:00

Climate-driven upper-atmosphere changes and FCC review gap heighten risks from SpaceX’s proposed 1‑million satellites

Aviation Week

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ArianeGroup's 5 kN GRETA completes hot‑fire campaign as ESA funds next development phase ArianeGroup completed a hot‑fire test campaign of its 5 kN GRETA rocket engine at Trauen, demonstrating stable operation, controlled shutdowns and multiple restarts. ESA has awarded a follow‑on contract to advance the hydrogen‑peroxide/ethanol engine for landers and Ariane 6 kick stages.

2026-02-26T01:56:00.902775-08:00

ArianeGroup's 5 kN GRETA completes hot‑fire campaign as ESA funds next development phase

Via Satellite

Airmo and EnduroSat to Launch Methane-Monitoring Payloads for Global Emissions Surveillance Airmo will partner with Bulgarian satellite manufacturer EnduroSat to place its methane emissions monitoring payloads into orbit, enabling global, space-based surveillance of methane sources. The collaboration will fly Airmo sensors on EnduroSat smallsats to provide operational measurements for emissions monitoring.

2026-02-25T11:05:57.555288-08:00

Airmo and EnduroSat to Launch Methane-Monitoring Payloads for Global Emissions Surveillance

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Methane Monitoring Science Act would direct NASA to improve detection of agricultural and industrial methane Two lawmakers introduced the Methane Monitoring Science Act to direct NASA to improve the nation’s ability to detect methane emissions from agriculture—including livestock—and industrial sources. The bill seeks expanded satellite and measurement capabilities to locate and quantify leaks for mitigation and enforcement.

2026-02-24T10:34:46.500944-08:00

Methane Monitoring Science Act would direct NASA to improve detection of agricultural and industrial methane

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Jet2 completes Split Scimitar retrofit on 74 Boeing 737-800s to cut fuel burn and CO2 Jet2 has completed a two‑year retrofit installing Aviation Partners Boeing Split Scimitar winglets on 74 Boeing 737‑800s. The airline says the programme will reduce annual fuel burn and CO2 emissions across its narrowbody fleet, improving fuel efficiency and lowering operating costs.

2026-02-24T08:15:55.525598-08:00

Jet2 completes Split Scimitar retrofit on 74 Boeing 737-800s to cut fuel burn and CO2

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Delta exercises 34 A321neo options, backlog rises to 98; fleet to 189 with deliveries from 2029

ArianeGroup's 5 kN GRETA completes hot‑fire campaign as ESA funds next development phase

Molicel to supply batteries for Vaeridion electric microliner as company targets 2027 test flights

ISPTech Raises €5.5M to Scale Green Propulsion Production and Build In‑House Test Facility

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