Air transport, Certification, Industry, News, Services 2 June 2026Airbus A350-1000ULR: first flight completed in ToulouseAirbus A350-1000ULR completes first flight in Toulouse for Qantas, advancing non-stop Sydney–London services with enhanced range and efficiency
Air transport, Challenges, Finance, Management changes, News, Training 2 June 2026PAL appoints Izham Ismail to its BoardPAL appoints Izham Ismail as independent director to strengthen governance, modernize its fleet and boost international growth.
Air transport, Industry, Innovation, News, Satellites, Space 2 June 2026SES launches multi-orbit inflight connectivity on VivaSES and Viva launch multi-orbit inflight connectivity on Viva’s Airbus fleet in Mexico, delivering fast, reliable internet access on board.
Environment, Finance, Innovation, News, Satellites, Space 2 June 2026Business Finland approves €28.3M grant for IÎYE R&D programBusiness Finland grants €28.3M to IÎYE to accelerate SAR and AI R&D and satellite production, strengthening sovereign capabilities.
Challenges, Environment, Industry, News, Space 1 June 2026Venturi Space invests €250m in France, 200 jobs by 2030Venturi Space will invest €250m to build a technology centre in Toulouse, creating nearly 200 jobs and advancing lunar and Martian mobility.
Air transport, Airports, Artificial intelligence, Environment, Industry, News 1 June 2026SITA: New AI acquisition to cut disruption costsSITA announces an AI acquisition to reduce disruption costs for airlines by up to 30%.
Air transport, Electric Aviation, Environment, Finance, Innovation, News 29 May 2026Safran awarded Innovation Fund grant for ENGINeUS PULL projectSafran will automate ENGINeUS 100 motor production in Niort with €14.7M from the EU Innovation Fund to advance certified electric propulsion.
Certification, Environment, Industry, Innovation, New energies for Aviation, News 28 May 2026NorSAF and KBR sign deal for a 100% drop-in SAF plantNorSAF and KBR to deploy PureSAF and build Latvia’s first 100% drop-in SAF/eSAF plant in Liepaja, targeting operations in 2031.
Air transport, Defence, Finance, Industry, News, UAVs 27 May 2026Hermeus flies unmanned Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 supersonicHermeus reports Quarterhorse Mk 2.1’s first unmanned supersonic flight at Spaceport America, validating a rapid, iterative test approach.
News, Satellites, Services, Space 27 May 2026Space Solar and Lonestar to host sovereign data in orbitSpace Solar and Lonestar will host StarVault modules on orbital platforms to build sovereign data infrastructure across multiple orbits.
Cargo, Finance, Industry, News 27 May 2026Cathay Group orders two more Airbus A350F freightersCathay orders two additional Airbus A350F freighters, bringing its total to eight and boosting cargo efficiency and decarbonisation.
Environment, Innovation, News, Services, Space 27 May 2026NASA picks Astrolab to supply Artemis crewed lunar roverNASA selects Astrolab to deliver the crewed lunar rover CLV-1 for Artemis, featuring Venturi Space wheels, batteries and BMS.
Air transport, Cargo, Defence, Logistics, News, Transports 26 May 2026First Czech C-390 test flight in BrazilThe first Czech C-390 completed its factory test flight in Brazil on 19 May 2026, confirming maturity of Embraer’s tactical airlift program.
Air transport, Cargo, Industry, News 26 May 2026Air China Cargo increases A350F freighter order to 10 aircraftAir China Cargo orders four additional A350F freighters from Airbus, bringing its total to 10 aircraft and boosting cargo capacity.
Air transport, Industry, News, Space 25 May 2026Saudia becomes first A321XLR operator in Middle East, AfricaSaudia takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first operator in the Middle East and Africa, supporting global growth.