Europe

By Helen Massy-Beresford
As Europe’s aviation industry studies changes in climate policy, experts hope analysis of contrail effects will guide lawmakers to produce effective legislation
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Portugal’s defense minister declared interest in local assembly for Embraer A-29 light combat and trainer aircraft on Dec. 17.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

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

By Ben Goldstein
French startup Beyond Aero is moving from technology development toward industrial execution, outlining plans for a dedicated manufacturing facility.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Tony Osborne
Ukrainian military efforts to destroy Russia’s air defense systems have faced diminishing returns as the aggressor’s experience grows.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Matthew Fulco
Keen Venture Partners has raised €150 million ($172.9 million) for its defense technology venture capital fund.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Thierry Dubois
While advanced cockpit automation has been running out of steam in Europe, ATC centers may introduce greater automation in the coming decades.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Wall
Germany’s Diehl and Lockheed Martin have signed a partnership agreement to cooperate to try to jointly win naval air defense deals
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
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.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
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.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
Leonardo is seeing its defense business booming as Europe spends more on defense, but there are issues worrying management.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
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.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Robert Wall
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.
Satellites

By Jeremy Kariuki
After being phased out in 2012, Diamond Aircraft has restarted production of the DA20i Katana in Europe.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Airline pilots are increasingly looking at factors beyond salary when it comes to deciding whether to stay with their current employer or move on.
Airlines & Lessors

By Tony Osborne
France is budgeting €2.9 billion for the development and acquisition of a new generation maritime patrol aircraft, budget documents have revealed.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The industrial partners working on the Eurodrone uncrewed aircraft system have completed its critical design review.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores, Helen Massy-Beresford
EasyJet CEO Kenton Jarvis is cautiously positive about the upcoming European border control changes, which are scheduled for a phased introduction from Oct. 12.
Airlines & Lessors

By Matthew Fulco
Firehawk Aerospace, a defense technology startup that produces solid rocket motors, has raised $60 million in an oversubscribed Series C funding round.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
European missile manufacturer MBDA is hoping to push forward with the development of a new European medium-range surface-to-air missile.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Europe’s airports are now confident that the transition to the new European Entry Exit (EES) system should overall be a smooth one.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
International Airlines Group sustainability officer Jonathon Counsell voiced strong interest in carbon-negative production of sustainable aviation fuel.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Kurt Hofmann
Move over “staycation,” the new travel industry buzzword is “coolcation.”
Airlines & Lessors

By Matthew Fulco
Poland accounted for more than half of the $11.9 million in export sales in Taiwan’s drone sector recorded in the first half of the year.
Supply Chain

By Christine Boynton
Following the EU-U.S. trade deal reached in recent weeks, Cargojet expects to generate new ACMI and charter opportunities in the coming quarters.
Airlines & Lessors