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Airbus and Thales’ space units post Q1 growth ahead of planned merger; satellite telecom stress appears easing

Airbus and Thales Group’s space divisions reported higher revenue for the three months ending 31 March, supporting momentum toward a proposed combination with Leonardo to form a major European space prime. The companies also pointed to satellite telecom crises as largely resolved.

2026-04-28T12:57:22.539054-07:00

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Airbus, Thales to install EEIS2 cockpit displays on 46 JetBlue A320s

2026-04-21T08:10:30.056724-07:00

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Thales unveils FlytEDGE Aura: Tandem OLED-based, 4K HDR10+ seatback IFE with modular upgrades

2026-04-13T13:56:39.835855-07:00

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Thales Alenia Space: US technology export curbs are a business risk—company still spends $100M+ annually in the US

2026-04-16T12:09:36.323705-07:00

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Airbus and Thales’ space units post Q1 growth ahead of planned merger; satellite telecom stress appears easing Airbus and Thales Group’s space divisions reported higher revenue for the three months ending 31 March, supporting momentum toward a proposed combination with Leonardo to form a major European space prime. The companies also pointed to satellite telecom crises as largely resolved.

2026-04-28T12:57:22.539054-07:00

Airbus and Thales’ space units post Q1 growth ahead of planned merger; satellite telecom stress appears easing

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Airbus, Thales to install EEIS2 cockpit displays on 46 JetBlue A320s Airbus has agreed with JetBlue to upgrade 46 of the airline’s A320s with Thales’ next-generation Enhanced Electronic Instrument System (EEIS2) cockpit displays. Airbus says the upgrade is aimed at improving pilot situational awareness and enabling future satellite-based landing capabilities.

2026-04-21T08:10:30.056724-07:00

Airbus, Thales to install EEIS2 cockpit displays on 46 JetBlue A320s

AeroTime

Denmark signs first export contract for the SAMP/T NG air-defense system; deliveries to start in 2028 Denmark has signed the first export contract for the SAMP/T NG mobile ground-to-air defense system, making it the third SAMP/T NG operator. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2028, with Thales supplying SAMP/T NG sections tied to its Ground Fire radar-based European variant.

2026-04-21T02:58:24.526281-07:00

Denmark signs first export contract for the SAMP/T NG air-defense system; deliveries to start in 2028

Reuters

Poland to build a GEO defense telecommunications satellite with Thales, Airbus and RADMOR Thales Alenia Space and Airbus Defence and Space, with RADMOR, have signed industrial cooperation agreements to develop a geostationary orbit (GEO) military communications satellite for Poland’s Ministry of Defence. The project is framed as strengthening Warsaw’s space sovereignty and boosting national defense SATCOM capability.

2026-04-20T12:18:13.735192-07:00

Poland to build a GEO defense telecommunications satellite with Thales, Airbus and RADMOR

Inflight Online

Air India signs 10-year Thales FlytCARE package to maintain AVANT Up IFE across retrofit and new-build 787s and A350 Thales said Air India has signed a 10-year FlytCARE agreement covering turn-key maintenance, spares, repairs and logistics for its inflight entertainment (IFE) systems. The program supports AVANT Up on existing Boeing 777 and 787-8 aircraft via retrofit, plus 787-9 and A350 linefit installations over the next two years.

2026-04-20T04:16:36.700441-07:00

Air India signs 10-year Thales FlytCARE package to maintain AVANT Up IFE across retrofit and new-build 787s and A350

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Thales Alenia Space: US technology export curbs are a business risk—company still spends $100M+ annually in the US Thales Alenia Space says US technology export regulations pose a risk to its international program execution, but are “not a showstopper.” The manufacturer emphasized it continues investing “$100M plus per year” in the US, underscoring ongoing compliance and supply-chain commitment despite controls uncertainty.

2026-04-16T12:09:36.323705-07:00

Thales Alenia Space: US technology export curbs are a business risk—company still spends $100M+ annually in the US

AeroTime

France confirms MBDA Stratus Rapid Strike for Rafale SEAD, adding laser-guided rocket and C-UAS software/armament upgrades France will use MBDA’s Stratus Rapid Strike (RS) missile to equip Dassault Rafale for suppression of enemy air defences. Parallel measures include Rafale software updates for cannon-based C-UAS, deployment of laser-guided rocket pods (including Thales rounds) for counter-drone/anti-Shahed roles, and DGA-stated timeline targets by summer 2026.

2026-04-16T06:57:20.561985-07:00

France confirms MBDA Stratus Rapid Strike for Rafale SEAD, adding laser-guided rocket and C-UAS software/armament upgrades

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Thales unveils TopStar Smart Receiver to harden drones and munitions against GPS loss and jamming Thales has launched the TopStar Smart Receiver for drones and munitions, combining GNSS positioning, anti-jamming techniques, and an integrated clock designed to preserve tactical radio synchronization for up to 48 hours after GPS loss. The product targets degraded-PNT and contested-environment mission continuity.

2026-04-16T04:32:26.288387-07:00

Thales unveils TopStar Smart Receiver to harden drones and munitions against GPS loss and jamming

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Airbus and Thales’ space units post Q1 growth ahead of planned merger; satellite telecom stress appears easing

Airbus, Thales to install EEIS2 cockpit displays on 46 JetBlue A320s

Thales unveils FlytEDGE Aura: Tandem OLED-based, 4K HDR10+ seatback IFE with modular upgrades

Thales Alenia Space: US technology export curbs are a business risk—company still spends $100M+ annually in the US

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