Europe

Infinite Orbits of France and Open Cosmos in the UK plan to demonstrate rendezvous and proximity operations technologies on a mission in mid-2027.

Passenger traffic across Europe fell in April compared to the same month in 2025 for the first time since the pandemic, ACI Europe said.

The introduction of Europe's new Entry/Exit System (EES) has been controversial, with industry players saying the system would cause disruption and long lines at border control.

The DOD is proposing broad cuts to its global cooperation funding in its fiscal 2027 budget request to align with Trump's “America First” focus.

European countries have begun signing off on major defense equipment spending using Security Action for Europe loans.

A European Defense Fund (EDF)-supported anti-submarine warfare project is to make use of Schiebel’s new S-300 rotary-wing uncrewed aircraft system.

Facing strong competition from other transit hubs in its region, Kuala Lumpur International Airport is aiming to boost its international network.

Space-to-cloud data and analytics company Spire Global is looking to team up with German automotive supplier Schaeffler in a bid to scale up production.

Launch customers in Europe are increasingly vocal in their call for a regional rideshare program to cater to strong demand.

European airlines represented by A4E have warned that planned reforms to passenger rights legislation could almost double their annual compensation costs.

The Europe Union’s effort to create a single space market has spurred debate among stakeholders.

The bosses of 35 European regional carriers have urged the European Union (EU) to pause plans to revise the EU261 passenger compensation legislation.

Canadian supplier Meloche expands into Europe with Rossi Aero acquisition to diversify aerospace supply chains.

European LCCs remain upbeat that despite the fuel price crisis causing financial and operational headaches, people will always want to travel over the summer break.

Leonardo is flight testing a new proprotor blade on its AW609 commercial tiltrotor.

Wind tunnel tests of an advanced tiltrotor concept developed by Leonardo have confirmed double-digit gains in aerodynamic efficiency.

ExLabs is preparing a mission called ApophisEX to rendezvous with the asteroid Apophis that is predicted to make a close approach to Earth in 2029.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hinted that the long-awaited, much-delayed Defense Investment Plan could emerge “in the coming weeks.”

Eurocontrol is building on tools and recommendations that proved effective in the summer of 2025 and may help it cope with an even busier summer in 2026.

On a parallel track with the U.S., Europe is advancing the use of unleaded aviation gasoline that can be used by high-performance piston aircraft.

German startup ATMOS Space Cargo is formalizing its pursuit of defense space-logistics business.

European policymakers are preparing for potential jet fuel supply shortages, as more European airlines cancel flights due to the oil crisis in the Middle East.

Europe’s airlines and airports are calling on the EU to be more pragmatic.

Condor, Germany’s second-largest airline and a major player in the Frankfurt long-haul market, is up for sale.

An ambitious project to turn the ATR-72 into an amphibious waterbomber is beginning to take shape in France.