Aviation and space news
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August 26, 2026
Designed and produced by MBDA France, the Akeron MP anti-tank missile [formerly MMP, Missile Moyenne Portée] has been in service with the French Army since 2017. Exported to Egypt and Ukraine…
aviacionenargentina.com.ar / August 26, 2026 Airbus workers began an indefinite strike last Tuesday demanding better wages and social conditions, amid…
The Austrian company Kitz-Air has acquired three Airbus H225 helicopters that will be prepared to operate in international firefighting missions. The aircraft represent a major boost…
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Spain's Council of Ministers authorized a Framework Agreement to move forward jointly with Poland on the acquisition of new strategic transport and refuelling…
With the sinking of the ARA San Juan in November 2017, the budget-driven halt to the ARA Santa Cruz's modernisation and the poor condition of the ARA Salta, the Argentine navy [ARA –…
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United Airlines has planned a major expansion for the 2027 summer season and France will benefit. The American carrier has announced the opening of three new […] The…
Credit Agricole will finance new Airbus jets in line with the carrier’s expected delivery schedules. Saudia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi…
Poland will make a major leap in its air warfare capability with the acquisition of four Airbus A330 MRTT, multi-role aircraft intended for air-to-air refuelling, transport…
Industrial action affects a major production base for the A400M, C295, A330 MRTT and Eurofighter, alongside components for Airbus commercial aircraft
United Airlines will open three new France–US routes in 2027, including Marseille–New York and Toulouse–Washington on the A321XLR. Paris–Denver will be operated with the 787-9…
The Spanish Cabinet approved yesterday the signing of the framework agreement for the joint procurement of MRTT tanker aircraft (Multi Role Tanker Transport) by Spain and Poland…
Delta Air Lines has confirmed that it plans to resume non-stop service between New York JFK and Tel Aviv on September 6 with a once-daily service operated on its Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. The…
Spain has authorized a seven-year framework agreement for the joint acquisition of at least seven Airbus A330 Multi… The post Spain backs at least seven Airbus A330 MRTTs, with four bound for Poland…
He was DHL's director of labor relations for nine years and held the same post at IBM Spain, Portugal, Greece and Israel for two decades. Notably, during his time at SIMA…
The manufacturer presented an inflation-linked wage offer in a bid to break the deadlock that has brought its industrial sites in Spain to a standstill.
The manufacturer put forward a CPI-linked pay offer in an attempt to break the deadlock paralyzing its industrial plants in Spain.
Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton Aug. 26, 2026, © Leeham News: When Boeing was going through travails with the 787 program from 2007-2015, Airbus boasted it sold more A330s after the…
Air Astana opens a selection process for Latin American pilots, focused on the Airbus A320 and professionals with few flight hours
Until 30 September 2026, Asian carrier Thai Airways will operate the Airbus A350-900 on the Bangkok–Milan Malpensa–Bangkok route. But don’t worry — from 16 December 2026 it is expected…
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Video: 00:00:31 The Meteosat Third Generation -Imager2 (MTG-I2) satellite, is ready for launch on board an Ariane 6 launcher from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. Lift off is scheduled for 27…
In June, Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz had said talks on a joint purchase of Airbus A330 MRTT tanker aircraft were under way with…
Airbus workers began an indefinite strike last Tuesday demanding better wage and social conditions, after rejecting management's proposals…
GMB and Unite unions to ballot members after rejecting latest pay offer. Two trade unions representing workers at the Airbus plant in Belfast are to be balloted for strike action in a dispute over…
Are France and Germany at odds over defence? While joint development programmes face turbulence, French arms exports to their German neighbour have…
The US airline United Airlines presented on 25 August 2026 at Newark Liberty International Airport its plans for deploying the new narrow-body aircraft type Airbus A321XLR…
New agreement can support aircraft already in the group's large Airbus backlog as well as potential future purchases
The launch of MTG-I2, scheduled for 27 August from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, will also carry into space part of the technology developed by…
Saudia Group has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding with Saudi EXIM Bank and Crédit Agricole CIB to explore and structure financing solutions for future aircraft acquisitions…
Azorra has acquired an Airbus A330-200 (MSN 1161) from TrueNoord, further enriching its widebody aircraft portfolio. The aircraft is currently leased to Maldivian Airlines, the…
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