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Updated 20m agoWhat's happening: Airbus posts record FY2025 revenue and backlog
Airbus delivered 793 commercial jets and generated €73.4 billion in revenue, a 6% year‑on‑year rise. Adjusted EBIT climbed to €7.1 billion and net income to €5.2 billion, while the order backlog hit a record 8,754 aircraft with €123.3 billion of new orders.
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By the numbers: Berniq Airways raises $238M in capital increase
Deals•Feb 20, 2026
LanzaJet Secures $47M Funding Led by IAG and Shell
Chicago‑based LanzaJet, a sustainable aviation fuel technology provider, announced a $47 million first‑close of a $135 million equity round at a $650 million pre‑money valuation. The round was led by IAG and Shell, with participation from Groupe ADP, LanzaTech, Mitsui and a grant from the UK Department for Transport’s Advanced Fuels Fund. The capital will support commercial deployment of its alcohol‑to‑jet technology.
FinSMEs
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Embraer and Northrop Grumman Join Forces for KC-390 Tanker with Boom Refueling System
Embraer and Northrop Grumman announced a joint effort to equip the KC‑390 Millennium with a centerline aerial refueling boom, complementing its existing hose‑and‑drogue pods. The partnership creates a “KC‑390 Multi‑Mission Tanker” featuring upgraded communications, survivability and adaptable mission systems. The move...
By The Aviationist
News•Feb 20, 2026
Airbus Reports Full-Year (FY) 2025 Results
Airbus announced FY2025 results, delivering 793 commercial jets and generating €73.4 billion in revenue, a 6% year‑on‑year increase. Adjusted EBIT rose 33% to €7.1 billion, while net income grew 23% to €5.2 billion and EPS to €6.61. The order backlog hit a record...
By Airbus – Newsroom
News•Feb 20, 2026
Airbus Granted Transport Canada Type Certification for the H175
Airbus Helicopters received Transport Canada type certification for its H175, clearing the path for Canadian market entry. The super‑medium rotorcraft is positioned for diverse roles such as energy, search‑and‑rescue, EMS, and defence. With the Helionix avionics suite, the H175 offers...
By Airbus – Newsroom
News•Feb 20, 2026
Beyond the Cockpit: How Virtual Reality Is Redefining Pilot Training for the H125
Airbus Helicopters and Loft Dynamics have launched a high‑fidelity virtual‑reality (VR) flight simulator for the H125, featuring a 3‑D headset, full‑scale cockpit replica, and motion‑vibration feedback. The portable system can be installed at operator sites, expanding access beyond the Marignane...
By Airbus – Newsroom
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Tekever Integrates Ukraine Combat Lessons Into EVO Drone
How Anglo-Portuguese UAV firm @Tekever is incorporating battle lessons from Ukraine for its latest EVO #drone #avgeek https://t.co/9hbPLZEY4l https://t.co/c2NdkqOs7K
By Tim Robinson
News•Feb 20, 2026
Orbital Data, Niche Markets Give Space Solar a New Shimmer
Space‑based solar power (SBSP) is shifting from grand‑scale grid concepts to niche markets such as orbital data centers, remote military sites, and lunar installations. Startups like Aetherflux and Overview Energy are leveraging laser‑based power‑beaming and large‑satellite designs, backed by DoD...
By Payload
News•Feb 20, 2026
Could One of Europe's Most Important Wetlands Really Vanish? Satellites Show It May Happen in Our Lifetime
Doñana National Park, Spain’s flagship wetland, is losing surface water at an accelerating pace, according to ESA Sentinel‑2 satellite analysis. Researchers using machine‑learning classification found a marked decline in wet area, volume and depth since 2005, projecting potential desiccation within...
By Space.com
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
U.S. Navy Seeking Anti-Radiation Missile Which Can Also Kill Airborne Radars
NAVAIR has issued a Sources Sought notice for an Advanced Emission Suppression Missile (AESM) that would exceed the range of the current AGM‑88G and add the ability to engage both air‑to‑air and air‑to‑ground targets. The missile must integrate with the...
By The Aviationist
News•Feb 20, 2026
Reach for the Stars to Boost Britain's Space Industry
Orbex, a UK‑based rocket developer once valued at $220 million, entered administration after the government withdrew a planned funding round despite earlier £26 million support. The collapse underscores the repeated failure of state‑led investment in Britain’s nascent space sector. Meanwhile, the global...
By MoneyWeek – All
News•Feb 20, 2026
NASA Moves Forward with Artemis II Tanking Test that Could Set up Moonshot Mission
NASA will begin a 700,000‑gallon cryogenic propellant load on the Space Launch System at Kennedy Space Center as part of a second wet‑dress rehearsal for Artemis II. The test follows a February 2 leak of liquid hydrogen that forced a pause in...
By Phys.org - Space News
News•Feb 20, 2026
Avelo Airlines Cuts 29% Of Flights: Why Is The Budget Carrier Shrinking So Fast?
Avelo Airlines announced a 29% cut to its Q2 2026 schedule, removing over 3,000 flights compared with a year earlier. The reduction stems from closing two East Coast bases, ending West Coast operations, and accelerating the retirement of its Boeing...
By Simple Flying
News•Feb 20, 2026
SpaceX Launch to Feature Rare Booster Landing in Bahamas
SpaceX will launch the Falcon 9 Starlink 10‑36 mission from Cape Canaveral on Thursday night, targeting a 95% favorable weather window. The first‑stage booster, on its 26th flight, will attempt a downrange landing on the droneship Just Read the Instructions stationed off...
By Phys.org - Space News
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
16 Air Assault Demos AI-Enabled Air Manoeuvre Strike
The British Army’s 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team showcased AI‑enabled reconnaissance‑strike capabilities during a visit by Chief of the General Staff General Sir Roly Walker. The demonstration linked new hardware, software and procedures to accelerate target acquisition and air‑delivered...
By UK Defence Journal – Air
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
A-4 Pilot Recalls when His Skyhawk Cabin Pressurization Failed at 40000 + Feet During a Test Flight
A Navy A‑4 Skyhawk maintenance test pilot climbed above 40,000 feet to verify the aircraft’s pressure‑breathing cabin system. During the test the pressurization failed, causing a sudden influx of pure liquid oxygen, cockpit flooding and even a watch explosion. The pilot...
By The Aviation Geek Club
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Navy Declares IOC for SDB II on Super Hornet
The U.S. Navy has declared initial operational capability for the GBU‑53/B Small Diameter Bomb II on its F/A‑18E/F Super Hornet, completing a transition that began with limited use in 2025. The StormBreaker’s tri‑mode seeker—infrared, millimeter‑wave radar and semi‑active laser—enables all‑weather,...
By The Aviation Geek Club
Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Arif Habib Consortium to Acquire Full Control of Pakistan International Airlines
Arif Habib consortium announced plans to acquire full control of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), taking the airline private. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
ch-aviation News
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
American Airlines and United Airlines Inject $200M Into Azul
American Airlines and United Airlines are providing a $200 million capital injection into Brazilian carrier Azul to support its Chapter 11 exit and stabilize its balance sheet. The funding marks a strategic move by the U.S. carriers amid competitive pressures...
AirInsight
Video•Feb 19, 2026
NASA's Artemis 2 Rocket Fueling Underway in 2nd Wet Dress Rehearsal
NASA began the fueling portion of the launch countdown simulation on Feb. 19, 2026. They will have to successfully load the Space Launch System rocket with about 730,000 gallons of LH2 and liquid oxygen (LOX). Credit: Space.com | footage...
By Space.com (VideoFromSpace)
Video•Feb 19, 2026
What Do Airbus' Latest Results Mean For Its Future?
Our editors, Jens Flottau and Robert Wall, discuss the implications of Airbus' latest results, including the downward revision of its production targets, particularly for the A320neo family. Overall, Airbus is now targeting 870 commercial aircraft deliveries for 2026, which is 77...
By Aviation Week
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Unifly Acquires Swiss Drone Advisory SORA Consulting to Expand European Footprint
UAS traffic management provider Unifly announced the acquisition of Swiss‑based SORA Consulting, a specialist advisory firm for advanced drone operations. The deal integrates SORA Consulting into Unifly Consulting, bolstering Unifly’s regulatory expertise and local presence across Switzerland and the DACH...
Airports International
Video•Feb 18, 2026
Fireside Chat with Chief of the Air Staff 2026
The Royal Aeronautical Society were delighted to host Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth, to our HQ at No.4 Hamilton Place for a Corporate Partner briefing on the evolving role of air and space power. Sir...
By Royal Aeronautical Society
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
ValueQuest Investment Advisors Raises Rs 1,500 Crore PE Fund From Domestic LPs
ValueQuest Investment Advisors announced the closing of its Rs 1,500 crore ValueQuest Tristar private equity fund, focused on advanced manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, defence, and energy transition. The fund, which activated a Rs 500 crore greenshoe, aims to invest in 8–12 companies with...
Entrackr
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Berniq Airways Secures $238mn Capital Increase
Libya's Berniq Airways announced a $238 million capital increase to fund fleet expansion and strengthen its balance sheet. The fundraising, reported on Feb 18, 2026, aims to support the airline's growth in the region.
ch-aviation News
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Pryor Field Airport Authority to Acquire Private Hangar to Expand MRO Operations
The Pryor Field Airport Authority approved the acquisition of a privately owned 12,000‑sq‑ft hangar at Pryor Field Regional Airport, planning to lease it to FTair, LLC for expanded aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The deal aims to create jobs,...
Airport Improvement Magazine
Video•Feb 17, 2026
Annular Solar Eclipse Seen From Space by European Satellite
An annular solar eclipse was captured by a Meteosat Third Generation satellite on Feb. 17, 2026. See a time-lapse here. Credit: EUMETSAT | edited by Space.com
By Space.com (VideoFromSpace)
Video•Feb 17, 2026
SpaceX Tests Pad 2's Deluge System For The First Time!
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By LabPadre
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
FTAI Aviation Acquires 7 Airbus Aircraft From Air France
FTAI Aviation announced the finalization of its acquisition of seven Airbus aircraft from Air France, expanding its fleet. The deal, completed on February 17, 2026, underscores FTAI's growth strategy in the aviation sector.
MarketScreener – Press Releases
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
BAE Systems to Acquire Swedish Supplier Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad
BAE Systems' Bofors business has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Swedish precision‑machining firm Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad, expanding its industrial capacity in Europe. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
UK Defence Journal – Air
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
SDI Group Acquires PRP Optoelectronics for £9.3m
SDI Group plc announced the acquisition of PRP Optoelectronics Ltd for a total consideration of £11.3 million in cash, plus up to £0.9 million deferred, excluding £2.8 million of net cash. The deal adds micro‑LED and LED array capabilities to SDI’s Industrial &...
Semiconductor Today
Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Skyryse Raises $300M in Series C Round Led by Autopilot Ventures and Fidelity Management & Research Company
Aviation automation firm Skyryse Inc. secured $300 million in a Series C financing round, bringing its valuation to $1.15 billion. The round was led by Autopilot Ventures and Fidelity Management & Research Company, with participation from ArrowMark Partners, Atreides Management, BAM...
Los Angeles Business Journal
Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Spirit Aviation Holdings Seeks $533M Sale of 20 Aircraft to CSDS Asset Management
Spirit Aviation Holdings, the parent of Spirit Airlines, has filed for court approval to sell 20 Airbus aircraft for at least USD 533 million. The stalking-horse buyer is CSDS Asset Management LLC, with an auction set for 20 April 2026....
ch-aviation News
Video•Feb 16, 2026
Solution Partner Gandhi Automations Opens Doors for Hangar Design
Solution Partner Gandhi Automations is positioning itself as the premier provider of aircraft hangar doors, emphasizing its role as a "solution partner" that designs and manufactures both vertically lifting fabric doors and sliding doors for a global clientele. The company claims...
By Aviation Week
Deals•Feb 16, 2026
EirTrade and RESIDCO Acquire Two Spirit A320neo Jets for Parts Teardown
EirTrade, an Irish aviation asset management firm, announced it has acquired two Airbus A320neo aircraft previously owned by Spirit, in partnership with Chicago‑based lessor RESIDCO. The aircraft will be dismantled in Goodyear, Arizona, with parts shipped to EirTrade’s Dallas hub...
AirlineGeeks
Video•Feb 15, 2026
Blastoff! SpaceX Launches 24 Starlink Satellites on Valentine's Day, Nails Landing
SpaceX marked Valentine’s Day with a high‑profile launch, sending 24 Starlink broadband satellites aloft aboard a Falcon 9 booster. The mission, dubbed “Blastoff!,” featured a textbook ascent, with engine pressures, telemetry and vehicle performance all reported nominal as the rocket passed...
By Space.com (VideoFromSpace)
Video•Feb 15, 2026
The Starlink Shutdown - Russian Military Communications, Corruption & Satellites in Ukraine
The video examines the abrupt shutdown of Starlink terminals in Ukraine and the ripple effect on Russian forces that had come to depend on the civilian satellite network for command, control, and drone operations. It frames the episode as a...
By Perun
Video•Feb 14, 2026
Crew-12 Arrives at the International Space Station | Εpsilon Mission
The video captures SpaceX’s Crew‑12 Dragon capsule’s final approach and docking with the International Space Station, broadcast from Houston’s “big loop” mission control. Controllers announce soft‑capture completion, followed by a seamless hard‑dock, confirming the commercial crew vehicle’s reliable performance. The footage...
By European Space Agency (ESA)
Video•Feb 14, 2026
NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 Enters Space Station After Docking
NASA’s SpaceX Crew‑12 mission successfully docked with the International Space Station, delivering four astronauts and restoring the station’s crew complement to seven. The incoming crew includes first‑time flyers Sophie Adams and Jack Hathaway, veteran NASA astronaut Jessica Meir returning for a second stint,...
By Space.com (VideoFromSpace)
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
VisionWave Holdings Announces $7M Strategic Exchange with SaverOne
VisionWave Holdings, Inc. announced a $7.0 million strategic exchange with SaverOne, a deal that could give VisionWave up to 51% ownership of SaverOne pending milestones and approvals. The partnership aims to integrate SaverOne's RF‑based vulnerable road user detection technology into...
Financial Post
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
Satys Aerospace Acquires Sabena Technics' Four Aircraft Painting Facilities in Toulouse
Satys Aerospace announced the acquisition of Sabena Technics' four aircraft painting facilities in Cornebarrieu, Toulouse, finalizing the transaction on February 13, 2026. The deal transfers 130 employees and adds capacity to handle 140 aircraft per year, expanding Satys' network to...
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