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Europe depends on China. Here's where China still depends on Europe — more than you'd think

While Europe's dependence on China is widely recognized, China's reliance on the EU in key technologies is often overlooked. Despite its push for technological self-reliance, Beijing still depends on European capabilities in critical areas.

Euronews

I watched the World Cup at 35,000ft on Virgin Atlantic's new Starlink Wi-Fi — and its 120Mbps speeds were finally good enough live sport

Virgin Atlantic is rolling out Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity on select A350 planes — I used it to stream the World Cup live and it passed the test, even if niggles remain.

TechRadar

DGCA conducts first satellite-based landing system approach on jet aircraft in India using GAGAN

India has achieved a major aviation milestone with its first-ever satellite-based landing system approach on a jet aircraft. An IndiGo Airbus A320 successfully used the GAGAN system for a precision landing in Udaipur, marking a leap from previous turboprop-only operations. This advancement, developed by ISRO and AAI, enhances navigation accuracy…

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FAA proposes to speed new commercial aircraft certifications

The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing significant changes to expedite the certification of new commercial aircraft, aligning its regulations with European standards. This move aims to reduce costs and complexity for manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. The agency is also making progress on approving new variants of the Boeing 737…

The Economic Times

Air India says Delhi-Amritsar flight briefly 'infringed into Pakistan airspace'; probe underway

An Air India flight from Delhi to Amritsar briefly strayed into Pakistan's airspace on June 22 during a go-around manoeuvre. The airline confirmed the "marginal infringement" and stated it's under internal investigation and reported to regulators. The DGCA clarified the Airbus A321 was radar vectored and the event was coordinated…

The Economic Times

Kazakhstan signs €10bn in deals with Europe as Tokayev wraps Brussels visit

During President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to Brussels, strategic documents were signed with the EU, and 30 commercial deals were concluded with EU companies, with the EU being the Central Asian country's largest trading and investment partner.

Euronews

Raymond eyes precision engineering, in talks to buy German aerospace supplier Deharde

Raymond's move, if successful, would mark its first overseas acquisition post-restructuring and bolster its aerospace manufacturing capabilities. Deharde, a supplier to Airbus, brings established European operations and crucial OEM relationships, aligning with India's growing role in global aerospace supply chains.

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Airbus to inspect 16 Emirates, Qantas A380s after wing cracks found

Airbus on Tuesday said it would inspect 16 A380 planes, five of them immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing component on aircraft used by the Emirates and Qantas airlines. Of the 16 planes to be inspected, 15 are operated by Emirates and one by Qantas.

The Economic Times

Airbus to inspect 16 A380s after cracks found on plane wings

TOULOUSE (FRANCE) - Airbus on Tuesday said it would inspect 16 A380 planes, five of them immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing component on aircraft used by the Emirates and Qantas airlines.

Bangkok Post

Airbus under fresh scrutiny as EASA orders A380 inspections over wing cracks

The aviation giant is already battling supply chain problems and growing costs across its operations.

Euronews

Compete to survive, cooperate to exist: the sovereignty paradox at the heart of Europe’s defence industry

At the ILA Berlin Air Show on June 11, eight German aerospace and defence companies signed a strategic positioning paper committing to build a sixth-generation fighter jet without France, under the banner “Team Gen 6”. Airbus called it “an existing step for European sovereignty”. Spanish industry is already lining up…

The Conversation

AirAsia X to keep lowering fares as jet fuel prices fall, CEO says

HONG KONG - Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X has lowered fares by 5% since June 15, with the airline reviewing its pricing week by week and adding back capacity as jet fuel prices drop, the company's Chief Executive Officer (⁠CEO), Bo Lingam, said on Monday.

Bangkok Post

AirAsia X to keep lowering fares as jet fuel prices fall

AirAsia X is slashing fares by 5% and reviewing prices weekly as jet fuel costs ease following a U.S.-Iran peace deal. The Malaysian budget carrier had previously cut flights and increased surcharges due to soaring fuel prices. The airline plans to restore flight capacity by August and expects its first…

The Economic Times

How do you build a plane for a 22-hour journey? Inside the factory building aviation history

As Qantas reveals the launch date for its groundbreaking Sydney-London non-stop flights, aviation expert Padraig Prendergast speaks to the engineers, pilots and professors behind Project Sunrise

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Euronews

Airbus at Vivatech: How quantum sensing and AI can transform flying

Airbus is testing radar, lidar, cameras and AI to help aircraft detect obstacles and give pilots better situational awareness. Euronews Next spoke to the head of their Optimate demonstrator project.

The Guardian - AU

A joy to watch? Pauline Hanson gets a warm welcome in some parts of the media

As One Nation leader is hailed as ‘a politician ready to rule’, Greg Jericho is booted from the press gallery. Plus: a ‘WTF moment’ across the Tasman

Evening Standard

Body of man found in landing gear of plane at Gatwick Airport

It is understood the man had hidden himself in the landing gear of the Airbus A320 before take-off from Tangier

Euronews

World's longest non-stop flight set for 2027 take-off as Qantas confirms Sydney-London route

Qantas’s long-awaited ‘Project Sunrise’ will see the world's longest non-stop passenger flight cover more than 16,000 kilometres between 19 and 22 hours.

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The Independent UK

Qantas plans a 22-hour London-Sydney nonstop flight, set for October next year

Qantas Airways plans to launch the world’s longest direct flight next year, a service of up to 22 hours nonstop between London and Sydney

The Economic Times

Qantas to begin non-stop Sydney-London flights from October 2027

Qantas will begin the world's first direct flights from Sydney to London in October 2027. This historic route will use new Airbus A350-1000ULR planes. A direct Sydney to New York service will also launch later. These flights will significantly cut travel time. Ticket sales for the London route start in…

Bangkok Post

Qantas to launch non-stop Sydney-London flights in October 2027

SYDNEY - The Australian airline Qantas announced it will launch the world's first non-stop flights between London and Sydney in October 2027.

The Guardian - AU

Qantas delays nonstop flights from Sydney to London – again

Problematic history of airline’s Project Sunrise continues, with scheduled start date pushed back to October 2027

TechRadar

"The father of them all' — How Europe's top-secret Barracuda drone shaped the future of combat aviation 20 years ago

Twenty years after its first flight, Barracuda remains the technological foundation behind Europe's future military aviation projects.

The Guardian - AU

Jackie O pursues claim against Kiis FM after Kyle Sandilands settles – as it happened

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AAP

Qantas picks London for record-breaking non-stop flight

Direct commercial flights between London and Sydney are set to fly for the first time from October 2027, Qantas says.

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