Europe

This could be a reasonably good year for airlines, but much hangs in the balance.

Rising security concerns and the drive for space autonomy may ward off the expected consolidation among launch service providers.

Hexcel is “going to push very hard” to grow its defense and space business in “the immediate future,” CEO Tom Gentile said.

Europe–notoriously slow moving–is feeling the heat on two sides.

Europe should embrace U.S. government policies around launch to strengthen its own industrial base, executives from leading European space launch companies say.

With airport noise under scrutiny in Europe, there could be changes to the legislation that governs how member states can attempt to limit its impact.

Europe’s drive to revitalize the regional aviation industry with ultra-efficient electrified aircraft is moving into high gear.

Aviation Week Network’s new 2026 Military Fleet & MRO Forecast predicts thata over the course of the next 10 years, 22,132 military aircraft worth $1.2 trillion will be delivered to operators around the world.

European airlines are adjusting their routings and operations, following a brief airspace closure in Iran and concerns over possible U.S. military action.

Differences between the business aviation markets in the U.S. and Europe are growing.

The number of orbital launch attempts worldwide last year surpassed the record 2024 flight rate by 25%.

Cambium Biomaterials, a California-based startup that manufactures advanced materials for aerospace and defense, raised $100 million in a funding round.

As Europe’s aviation industry studies changes in climate policy, experts hope analysis of contrail effects will guide lawmakers to produce effective legislation

Portugal’s defense minister declared interest in local assembly for Embraer A-29 light combat and trainer aircraft on Dec. 17.

Intuitive Machines, Leonardo and Telespazio have signed a commercially cooperative U.S.-European strategic accord intended to enhance interoperability.

French startup Beyond Aero is moving from technology development toward industrial execution, outlining plans for a dedicated manufacturing facility.

Ukrainian military efforts to destroy Russia’s air defense systems have faced diminishing returns as the aggressor’s experience grows.

Keen Venture Partners has raised €150 million ($172.9 million) for its defense technology venture capital fund.

While advanced cockpit automation has been running out of steam in Europe, ATC centers may introduce greater automation in the coming decades.

Germany’s Diehl and Lockheed Martin have signed a partnership agreement to cooperate to try to jointly win naval air defense deals

SES has agreed to use the Endurance docking satellite made by Infinite Orbits to extend the life of one of the communication sat service company’s spacecraft.

Hensoldt has laid out plans to further boost output to keep pace with booming demand in Europe, as the company revealed its revenue growth forecast.

Leonardo is seeing its defense business booming as Europe spends more on defense, but there are issues worrying management.

The U.S. Air Force has inspected and cleared its KC-135 fleet after the service discovered falsified certifications at a main technical repair shop.

German startup Reflex Aerospace says it has closed its Series A funding round to boost manufacturing capacity as it seeks to expand its satellite systems.