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Updated 2h agoWhat's happening: Airbus posts record FY2025 revenue and backlog growth
Airbus reported FY2025 revenue of €73.4 billion, a 6% year‑on‑year increase, and delivered 793 commercial jets. Adjusted EBIT rose 33% to €7.1 billion and net income grew 23% to €5.2 billion. The order backlog reached a record 8,754 aircraft with order intake climbing 19% to €123.3 billion.
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By the numbers: American Airlines and United Airlines invest $200M in Azul
News•Feb 10, 2026
IDirect Government Validates Live Over-the-Air (OTA) Point-to-Point Test on DVB-S2X Standard
iDirect Government demonstrated a live over‑the‑air point‑to‑point test that validates the DVB‑S2X standard on its 450 Software‑Defined Modem (SDM). The test used the company’s Virtualized Waveform Core (WCore) to run a 200 Mbps × 200 Mbps Ka‑band link, confirming stability across GEO, MEO, LEO and HEO constellations. The 450SDM can scale to 672 Mbps per direction while consolidating up to 16 waveforms on a single hardware platform. The system meets FIPS 140‑3 Level 3 and Wideband Global SATCOM certification, targeting DoD tactical‑edge requirements.
By SatNews
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Blog•Feb 10, 2026
DEFAERO Strategy Series [Feb 10, 26] Steve Grundman on Acquisition Reform and Recent Headlines
Steve Grundman appeared on the DEFAERO Strategy Series to outline the Pentagon’s latest acquisition reform push, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s forthcoming list of underperforming contractors. He highlighted the Trump administration’s new equity stakes in key defense suppliers and the...
By Defense & Aerospace Report
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
WestJet Slashes U.S. Routes
WestJet announced it will suspend more than a dozen U.S. cross‑border routes, citing a sustained decline in transborder travel demand throughout 2025. The carrier said full‑year U.S.‑Canada flights will drop close to 10 percent, with a 15 percent cut during historically peak...
By AirlineGeeks
News•Feb 10, 2026
Untrusted Satcom: Dangers for Indian Tele-Education
The Observer Research Foundation warned that India’s push to use foreign low‑Earth‑orbit constellations such as Starlink for tele‑education creates strategic and cyber vulnerabilities. Untrusted satellite devices could be denied, jammed, or used to inject false content, especially in remote border...
By SatNews
News•Feb 10, 2026
ELCOME Brings Amazon LEO Satellite Connectivity to Maritime Operations
Maritime technology firm ELCOME has signed an authorized reseller agreement with Amazon’s LEO satellite network, formerly Project Kuiper. The deal adds two Amazon‑Leo terminals – the 400 Mbps Leo Pro and the gigabit‑class Leo Ultra – to ELCOME’s portfolio serving over...
By SatNews
News•Feb 10, 2026
World Defense Show 2026: MARSS Displays New Nation Shield Air Defence C2 System
At the World Defense Show 2026, MARSS introduced Nation Shield, the latest version of its NiDAR command‑and‑control platform. The system extends C2 capabilities to dismounted troops and vehicle units, delivering a unified operating picture from the edge to mission command....
By Shephard Media
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Press Release: EGYPTAIR Takes Delivery of Its First of 16 A350-900s
EgyptAir has received its first of 16 Airbus A350‑900 aircraft, becoming the launch operator for the type in North Africa. The new wide‑body will modernise the carrier’s long‑haul fleet, enabling nonstop routes from Cairo to the US West Coast and...
By Runway Girl Network
News•Feb 10, 2026
Erdoğan Pitches KAAN Fighter Jet as an Alternative to Western Warplanes
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s recent visits to Saudi Arabia and Egypt emphasized deepening defence cooperation, notably proposing Saudi investment in Turkey’s fifth‑generation KAAN fighter and sealing a $350 million Egyptian deal for air‑defence systems and ammunition production. Both talks highlighted the...
By Defense News
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
UK Urged to Embrace Prototype Warfare
Senior defence officials warned that the UK’s traditional, long‑term procurement model is too slow for modern conflict, urging a shift toward "prototype warfare" and rapid frontline experimentation. They propose adopting a minimum viable product approach, deploying early‑stage equipment to troops...
By UK Defence Journal – Air
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Edinburgh Student Forum Spotlights Hybrid War Lessons
The University of Edinburgh and Kyiv National University hosted an online student forum that gathered Ukrainian and UK experts to dissect drones, disinformation, civil resilience, and energy security, showing how Ukraine’s war is reshaping European security thinking. Panels highlighted drone‑induced...
By UK Defence Journal – Air
News•Feb 10, 2026
Wyoming Guard Partners with Wyoming Hoist Team for Search and Rescue Training
The Wyoming Army National Guard partnered with the volunteer Wyoming Hoist Team to conduct joint hoist training with the Big Horn County Search and Rescue and Wyoming Life Flight in the Greybull Mountains on Jan. 28, 2026. The exercise taught civilian rescuers...
By U.S. Army – News
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Swedish Gripens Take Lead in NATO Iceland Air Policing
Sweden has deployed six JAS 39 Gripen fighters and more than 110 personnel to Iceland, marking its first leadership of NATO’s Icelandic Air Policing mission. The rotation, based at Keflavík Air Base, will run until mid‑March 2026 and maintain a...
By UK Defence Journal – Air
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Chicago O’Hare’s Gate Fight Gets Even More Complex… and Spirited
Chicago O’Hare’s gate reallocation is entering another round after United secured full control of Terminals 1 and 2 and American’s presence in Terminal 3 weakened. Spirit sold two gates (G8, G10) to American for $30 million and two (G12, G14) to United...
By Cranky Flier
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Fokker 50 Crash Near Mogadishu, All Survive
A StarSky Fokker 50 went down shortly after takeoff from Aden Adde, Mogadishu... crashed near the perimeter, but amazingly, all passengers safely evacuated. No fatalities
By Fahad Naim
Social•Feb 10, 2026
C‑130 Deliveries Stalled Over Faulty New Communication Package
Scoop: Deliveries of new C-130s have been halted due to issues with a new communication package being installed on the Herks. https://t.co/4PBkDEFZ7v
By Brian Everstine
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
NATO Planners Deploy to Bulgaria to Sharpen Eastern Defence
NATO has deployed a Joint Planning Team to Sofia to fine‑tune Bulgaria’s contribution to the Eastern Sentry mission, which bolsters situational awareness and defensive posture on the Alliance’s eastern flank. The team, drawn from Allied Air Command, Joint Force Command...
By UK Defence Journal – Air
Social•Feb 10, 2026
AI, VR, and AR Shaping Flight Simulation's Future
AI, VR or AR? What is the future of professional flight simulation & training devices? A recent RAeS Conference explored the issues. https://t.co/ZbRn47azyY https://t.co/1s7khhvPme
By Tim Robinson
Social•Feb 10, 2026
New Platform Restores Soyuz Launch Pad at Baikonur
Replacement to the collapsed service platform, that disabled the only launch pad for piloted Soyuz rockets, was now installed at Site 31, according to rumors from Baikonur, marking a major milestone in the repairs of the facility: https://t.co/Gej3DU7zrd https://t.co/2jiuluTuxl
By Anatoly Zak
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
UK Defence Warned Against Complacency on Drones and AI
Defence experts warned that drones and artificial intelligence are rapidly redefining warfare, yet UK armed forces remain complacent. Air Marshal Edward Stringer criticised officers for dismissing Ukraine’s lessons, emphasizing low‑cost drone integration with conventional forces. Dr. Keith Dear highlighted AI’s...
By UK Defence Journal – Air
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Learn How to Direct an Air Show – Free Lecture
Free #aviation lecture, RAeS Southend Branch, 10 Feb 'So you want to have an Air Show - The role of the Flying Display Director' #avgeek https://t.co/Io71kgb894 https://t.co/23Dcc3BwhA
By Tim Robinson
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Free Lecture on Heavy‑Lift Uncrewed Air Systems
FREE #aviation lecture, RAeS Loughborough Branch, 10 Feb, 'Heavy Lift Uncrewed Air Systems' #avgeek #drones https://t.co/0txRAQ0fIY https://t.co/kvuzcxwgR0
By Tim Robinson
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Harith Targets FlySafair in Strategic Airline Buyout
Harith and its affiliates have signed a sale‑and‑purchase agreement to acquire 100% of FlySafair, South Africa’s leading low‑cost carrier, from ASL Aviation’s 74.86% stake. The transaction, still pending approval from the South African Competition Commission and aviation regulators, follows years...
By AirInsight
News•Feb 10, 2026
Singapore Airshow 2026: Rafael Highlights Tailored Effector Solutions for Different Operational Needs
At Singapore Airshow 2026, Israeli defence firm Rafael unveiled two new Spike family effectors – the L‑Spike 1X, a section‑level ISR and loitering munition, and the L‑Spike 4X, a battalion‑scale loitering missile. CEO Yoav Turgeman stressed that customers now demand battle‑proven systems...
By Shephard Media
News•Feb 10, 2026
Russian Stealth Jets Have Arrived in North Africa, as Filmed by Algerian Potato Farmer
Algeria has become the first foreign operator of Russia's fifth‑generation Su‑57 stealth fighter, a claim supported by a TikTok video filmed by a local potato farmer near Oum El Bouaghi Air Base. Leaked Rostec documents and Russian media indicate an...
By Defense News
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Despite some Turbulence, SPEEA Exec Sees Progress Under Boeing’s Ortberg
Kelly Ortberg, who took the Boeing helm in August 2024, has been working to repair strained labor relations across multiple unions. While the IAM 751 contract ended after a 53‑day strike and the Teamsters deal closed without walkouts, the IAM...
By Leeham News and Analysis
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges From Stealth with Series A and Test Launch
Munich‑based Hypersonica has emerged from stealth, announcing a €23.3 million Series A round led by Plural and backed by Germany’s Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation, General Catalyst and 201 Ventures. The startup also reported its first successful hypersonic missile test on 3 February from...
By European Spaceflight
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Frontier Sues American Airlines For $100,000+ After Collision At Miami International Airport Badly Damaged Plane
Frontier Airlines filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida seeking more than $100,000 from American Airlines after a March 7 ground collision at Miami International Airport badly damaged Frontier’s Airbus A321neo. The incident forced the aircraft to remain...
By Paddleyourownkanoo
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Red Wolf Missile Adds Standoff Strike to OA-1K
Red Wolf Cruise Missile Eyed To Give OA-1K Skyraider II Standoff Strike Capability Giving the OA-1K a standoff strike capability has been seen as one potential way to expand its relevance in an era focused on high-end foes. Story: https://t.co/TdDjlCz6b3
By Tyler Rogoway
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Newcomer ERC, Now Flight Testing, Keeps Germany’s eVTOL Dreams Alive
Germany’s eVTOL sector has faltered, with Lilium and Volocopter bankrupt and Airbus pausing CityAirbus, leaving the country’s air‑taxi ambitions in doubt. This week Munich‑based ERC System completed the maiden flight of Romeo, a full‑scale lift‑plus‑cruise eVTOL weighing over 6,000 lb, making...
By The Air Current
News•Feb 9, 2026
Pentagon Needs More Time to Finalize Defense Firms on Naughty List After Initial Review
The Pentagon has finished an initial review of defense contractors deemed non‑compliant with President Trump’s executive order, but will keep the assessment open while negotiating remediation. The order bars share buybacks and dividends unless firms invest in modernizing weapons production,...
By Breaking Defense
News•Feb 9, 2026
Teledyne Advances U.S. National Defense with SDA’s Tranche 3 Tracking Layer Program
Teledyne Technologies announced multiple contract awards from the U.S. Space Development Agency to supply infrared focal‑plane modules for the SDA’s Tranche 3 Tracking Layer. The sensors will augment the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, providing low‑Earth‑orbit coverage against hypersonic glide vehicles and...
By SatNews
News•Feb 9, 2026
Kepler Communications’ Next-Generation Optical Data Relay Constellation Launched
Kepler Communications has launched the first operational tranche of its next‑generation optical data relay constellation, deploying ten 300‑kg satellites into a Sun‑Synchronous orbit via a SpaceX Falcon 9 "Twilight" rideshare. The Aether series carries SDA‑compatible laser terminals, multi‑GPU compute modules and...
By SatNews
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
PLA Navy’s J-15 Reportedly Seen Carrying YJ-15 Anti-Ship Missile for the First Time
China’s supersonic YJ‑15 anti‑ship cruise missile was reportedly photographed mounted on a J‑15T carrier‑borne fighter, marking its first confirmed air‑launched deployment. The missile, unveiled at the September 3, 2025 parade, is believed to exceed Mach 5 and reach 1,200‑1,800 km, extending the PLAN’s standoff...
By The Aviationist
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Air Canada Suspends Service to Cuba Amid Fuel Shortage
Air Canada announced the suspension of all flights to Cuba after the island nation ran out of aviation fuel. The airline will operate empty southbound trips to bring roughly 3,000 stranded Canadians home, and may tanker extra fuel for return...
By AirlineGeeks
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
British Airways Helicopters: A Pioneering Chapter in UK Rotary Aviation
British Airways Helicopters, originally formed as BEA Helicopters in 1964, operated scheduled passenger routes such as the iconic Penzance‑Isles of Scilly service and provided extensive offshore support for the burgeoning North Sea oil industry. Its fleet progressed from Sikorsky S‑61s...
By UK Aviation News
News•Feb 9, 2026
IMOD, Elbit Systems Sign Deal for CH-53K Helicopter Upgrades
Israel's Ministry of Defense signed a contract exceeding NIS 400 million ($130 million) with Elbit Systems to outfit 12 new CH‑53K “Pereh” helicopters with indigenous command‑and‑control, avionics, electronic‑warfare and DIRCM anti‑missile suites. The upgrades aim to improve flight operations in adverse environments and...
By Airforce Technology
News•Feb 9, 2026
Ukraine Seeks God Mode with New Control App for Drone War
Ukraine has deployed Mission Control, a digital command‑and‑control system that centralizes planning, execution, and reporting for every drone operation across the country. Integrated into the broader DELTA battlefield management ecosystem, the platform captures launch data, flight routes, and mission outcomes...
By Defense News
News•Feb 9, 2026
CMA CGM Group, Marlink, and Eutelsat Partnership
CMA CGM, Marlink, and Eutelsat have signed a multi‑year partnership to equip over 300 CMA CGM vessels with OneWeb LEO satellite connectivity. The rollout will be completed within nine months, using a hybrid LEO/GEO architecture via Marlink’s XChange NextGen edge...
By SatNews
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
The EU Is Under Pressure To Suspend Contentious Airline Deal With Qatar After Key Official Accepted Free Business Class Flights
European aviation unions and watchdogs are urging the EU to suspend its 2019 Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement with Qatar after evidence surfaced that senior Commission transport official Henrik Hololei accepted complimentary business‑class flights from Qatar Airways during negotiations. The deal...
By Paddleyourownkanoo
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Air France Expands Service to U.S.
Air France announced a summer‑time expansion of its New York service, adding up to six daily flights between Paris and JFK and a second daily frequency to Newark from June through October. The carrier will tap its Delta joint‑venture partner for...
By AirlineGeeks
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Interview with RFA CEO Indulis Kalnins
In this interview, Rocket Factory Augsburg CEO Prof. Dr. Indulis Kalnins reflects on his first nine months leading a young, international team and outlines the company’s focus on completing the Helix engine development, finalizing the RFA ONE first stage, and preparing the...
By Europe in Space (Substack)
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
APFA Board Issues No Confidence Vote in American CEO
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) voted unanimously to express no confidence in American Airlines CEO Robert Isom, marking the first such measure against an American Airlines chief. The union, representing 28,000 flight attendants, cited weak fourth‑quarter earnings, operational...
By AirlineGeeks
Social•Feb 9, 2026
Crew‑12 Launch Set for Feb 12 After Weather Delay
From NASA: NASA and SpaceX now are targeting no earlier 5:38 a.m. EST, Thursday, Feb. 12, for launch of the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Mission teams completed a weather review on Monday and elected to waive off a Wednesday, Feb. 11, launch opportunity due...
By Jeff Foust
Social•Feb 9, 2026
F-15E Strike Eagles Showcase Laser‑Guided Power at Super Bowl
Laser-Guided Rocket-Armed F-15E Strike Eagles Make Super Bowl Cameo Appearance F-15Es sitting ready to knock down drones in the Middle East were highlighted during the National Anthem along with the crews that keep them flying. Story: https://t.co/HE8syvE8Fj
By Tyler Rogoway
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
ESA Is Preparing to Announce Aeolus-2 Prime Contractor
The European Space Agency has cleared a €70 million award to launch Phase B2 of its Aeolus‑2 weather satellite programme and is set to announce the prime contractor. Aeolus‑2 will consist of two 2.5‑tonne satellites equipped with a Doppler wind lidar, delivering...
By European Spaceflight
Social•Feb 9, 2026
A‑10 Warthogs Guard LCS Against Iranian Boat Swarms
A-10 Warthogs Protect Mine-Hunting Littoral Combat Ship In Arabian Gulf Exercise The A-10, now in the twilight of its career, is uniquely suited to protect naval assets from lower-end threats, such as swarms of Iranian small boats. Story: https://t.co/SZFRWOmm9F
By Tyler Rogoway
Social•Feb 9, 2026
Turkish Satellites Identified on Bandwagon‑4, Owner Unclear
The Semi-1N, Semi-1P, Semi-1L payloads from Nov 2025's Bandwagon-4 launch are now identified and revealed to be Turkish satellites. As far as I know the specific owner has still not been revealed - anyone know?
By Jonathan McDowell
Social•Feb 9, 2026
Proton Rocket Returns to Pad After Three Years
Proton rocket returned to launch pad this morning in preparation for its first flight in nearly three years on Thursday: https://t.co/DyHPm6OdhH https://t.co/KXqkCYSXcA
By Anatoly Zak
Social•Feb 9, 2026
Japan Airlines Adds LEO Satellite Wi‑Fi to 787‑9 Fleet
Japan Airlines plans to bring LEO satellite-powered inflight connectivity to both existing and new Boeing 787-9s, as part of a broader plan to refresh the twinjets’ interiors. https://t.co/44fW9OnTt7
By Mary Kirby
Social•Feb 9, 2026
Meet 4477th Red Eagles Pilot Lt. Col. Zettel
Heads-up! An evening in conversation with a 4477th TES Red Eagles pilot, Lt. Col. Rob ‘Z-Man’ Zettel, - 18 April, RAF Museum Midlands, Cosford #avgeek https://t.co/1awlh7Yygx https://t.co/d5KaTTh4Xx
By Tim Robinson