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Updated 1h agoWhat's happening: Airbus posts record FY2025 revenue and backlog
Airbus delivered 793 commercial jets in FY2025 and generated €73.4 billion in revenue, a 6% year‑on‑year rise. The order backlog reached a record 8,754 aircraft and total order intake grew 19% to €123.3 billion.
Also developing:
- •RTX fast‑tracks XA103 engine for next‑gen F‑47 stealth fighter
- •Embraer and Northrop Grumman team up to add boom refueling to KC‑390 tanker
- •SpaceX to attempt rare downrange booster landing in the Bahamas on Starlink launch
- •NASA prepares 700,000‑gallon cryogenic propellant load for Artemis II SLS wet‑dress rehearsal
By the numbers: American Airlines and United Airlines inject $200M into Azul
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
OHB Establishes European Moonport Company
German space contractor OHB announced the launch of Luna Europa – the European Moonport Company – to centralise its lunar‑related activities. The subsidiary, founded in May 2025 and disclosed on 4 February 2026, will coordinate work on ESA’s Argonaut lander, the ESPRIT module for NASA’s Gateway, and a high‑level concept for a lunar launch‑landing hub. By consolidating these projects, OHB aims to support Europe’s goal of a sustainable, independent presence on the Moon.
By European Spaceflight
Social•Feb 8, 2026
Singapore Hosts Asia Pacific's First B777X Full Simulator
Do you know Asia Pacific finally has a B777X full flight simulator and it’s located in Singapore? CAE has announced the installation of the Boeing 777X full flight simulator at the Singapore-CAE Flight Training centre, making it the first B777X simulator...
By Bilqis Bahari
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
UK Reinforces RAF Akrotiri With Deployment of Six F-35Bs
The United Kingdom moved six F‑35B Lightning jets from RAF Marham to RAF Akrotiri, escorted by two Voyager aerial refuelling aircraft, to reinforce the base’s defensive posture amid heightened Middle‑East tensions. Akrotiri already hosts ten Typhoon FGR4s, ISR platforms and U.S. U‑2 assets,...
By The Aviationist
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
AerCap Grows Its Portfolio, but Without New Direct Orders
AerCap expanded its order book by 103 aircraft in FY25, but all were secured through indirect transactions rather than direct purchases from Airbus or Boeing. The bulk of the new orders stem from the Spirit Airlines Chapter 11 restructuring and...
By AirInsight
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
Elbit Is Working on an Electronic Warfare, ISR Variant of C-390 Millenium
Elbit Systems displayed a concept version of Embraer’s C‑390 Millennium configured for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and signals intelligence (SIGINT) at the Singapore Airshow. The model incorporates an EO/IR ball turret, a chin‑mounted MS‑110 multispectral pod and wing‑tip electronic‑warfare pods....
By The Aviationist
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
Airlink Scales Up Service to Zambia
South African carrier Airlink will boost service between Johannesburg and Ndola, Zambia, adding a second daily flight on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting March 30, 2026. The new schedule includes overnight aircraft in Ndola, enabling early‑morning departures to Johannesburg on...
By AirlineGeeks
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
British Airways Rolling Out New Electronic Meal Ordering System In Club World But The Reason Is Baffling
British Airways is set to launch an iPhone‑based meal ordering app, iOrder, for its Club World business class cabin. The airline says the system will give real‑time data on passenger preferences, helping to align meal loading ratios with demand and...
By Paddleyourownkanoo
News•Feb 6, 2026
Defense Watch: MQ-25 Taxiing, Harpoon Testing, Machina Raise, TNT Awards
The Defense Watch roundup spotlights several pivotal milestones: HII’s Newport News division completed builder’s sea trials of the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN‑79) with delivery now targeted for March 2027; Boeing’s MQ‑25A Stingray unmanned tanker performed its first low‑speed taxi; the Navy concluded...
By Defense Daily
News•Feb 6, 2026
US Marine Designs Corps’ First NDAA-Compliant 3D-Printed Drone
The U.S. Marine Corps unveiled HANX, its first 3D‑printed first‑person view drone that meets National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) security requirements. Developed by Sgt. Henry David Volpe at the II Marine Expeditionary Force Innovation Campus, the drone is approved by...
By Defense News
News•Feb 6, 2026
Josh Ogden Thinks Canada’s Drone Industry Can Gain some Altitude
Josh Ogden, CEO of AVSS, warns that Canada’s drone sector has dwindled to fewer than 20 manufacturers that merely assemble foreign components rather than develop core technology. He points to historic successes like Aeryon Labs, many of which were acquired...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 6, 2026
DRMC Airmen Support Certification of Instrument Landing Systems
U.S. Air Forces Central’s Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (DRMC) Airmen completed the commissioning and flight‑inspection of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing’s instrument landing systems (ILS). The teams verified glide‑slope antenna heights and overall system performance, confirming compliance with safety standards...
By U.S. Space Force – News (All Entries)
News•Feb 6, 2026
DRMC Airmen Support Certification of Instrument Landing Systems
Air Forces Central’s Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (DRMC) Airmen finalized the commissioning and FAA flight inspection of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing’s instrument landing system (ILS) glide slope in the U.S. Central Command area on Jan. 29, 2026. The effort involved adjusting...
By U.S. Air Force – RSS (Top Stories)
News•Feb 6, 2026
Airbus, DSTA Demonstrate HTeaming with Flexrotor and H225M
Airbus and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) completed the first flight demonstration of HTeaming, integrating the Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system with an H225M Super Puma helicopter. The trial, conducted in January at a Singapore airbase, showcased real‑time data...
By Airforce Technology
News•Feb 6, 2026
Shield AI, ST Engineering Join Forces on Fine-Tuning Drone Swarms
Shield AI and Singapore’s ST Engineering have signed a memorandum of understanding to embed Shield’s Hivemind AI autonomy software into ST’s manned‑unmanned‑teaming operating system (MUMTOS). The integration will allow a wide range of unmanned platforms—micro‑drones, surface vessels and ground robots—to...
By Defense News
Blog•Feb 6, 2026
Norse Discloses Unit Revenue Performance In January
Norse Atlantic Airways began publishing its total revenue per available seat kilometer (TRASK) for January, showing a 21% year‑on‑year increase. Passenger traffic rose 36% YoY to 151,237, while capacity (ASK) grew 23% and RPKs climbed 31%. ACMI operations surged, with...
By AirInsight
Blog•Feb 6, 2026
Press Release: LATAM Extends AeroSHARK Use Across 777-300ER Fleet
LATAM Airlines Group is expanding its use of AeroSHARK, a sharkskin-inspired drag‑reduction film developed by Lufthansa Technik and BASF Coatings, to the entire ten‑aircraft Boeing 777‑300ER fleet. The rollout adds five more shipsets, bringing the total to ten, and aims...
By Runway Girl Network
Blog•Feb 6, 2026
Airbus’s Worst January in a Decade Raises Red Flags
Airbus recorded its lowest January deliveries in a decade, handing over just 19 aircraft to 15 customers in January 2026. This marks a sharp drop from the 35 deliveries in the same month last year and well below the decade‑average...
By AirInsight
Blog•Feb 6, 2026
Berlin Airport Grounds Flights For Second Day In A Row As Freezing Rain And Black Ice Cause Havoc
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) halted flights for a second consecutive day as freezing rain produced black ice on runways and taxiways. The German Weather Service issued a severe warning, citing life‑threatening slippery conditions that have already driven up hospital admissions....
By Paddleyourownkanoo
News•Feb 6, 2026
Singapore Is in Line to Get Its First F-35 Fighters Later This Year
Singapore will join the elite F-35 operator club when its first Lockheed Martin F-35B fighters enter service later this year. The RSAF has ordered a total of 20 F-35s – four B models arriving now, eight more B’s in 2028,...
By Defense News
News•Feb 6, 2026
Slow Launch Tempo Clouds Long-Term Role of Space Launch System
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) has now been in development for 15 years, accumulating more than $30 billion in taxpayer spending. The program’s launch cadence remains painfully slow, with fewer than one flight per year, undermining its intended role in deep‑space...
By AIAA – Industry News (Aerospace)
Blog•Feb 6, 2026
Some Pleasing Aviation Arithmetic
The episode explores three seemingly simple aviation calculations that have outsized operational impacts: why daily service vastly outperforms a five‑days‑a‑week schedule by multiplying passenger choice; why a 3‑3‑3 seat layout is favored over a 2‑5‑2 configuration due to cabin efficiency...
By Airline Revenue Economics (Substack)
Blog•Feb 5, 2026
F-15SA Development Aircraft Used to Test AGM-84 Harpoon Block II Update
The U.S. Navy completed the final flight test of the AGM‑84 Harpoon Block II Update on Jan 16 2026, using a Boeing‑operated F‑15SA (tail 12‑1002) from Point Mugu. The test demonstrated successful coastal target suppression against a land target, confirming the GPS‑aided navigation and...
By The Aviationist
Blog•Feb 5, 2026
British Aviation Regulator Tells Airlines To Show Passengers The Impact Their Flight Will Have On The Enviroment
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued new guidance requiring airlines and price‑comparison websites to display the carbon emissions of each flight sold to British consumers, using standard units such as kg CO₂e per passenger. The rule takes effect...
By Paddleyourownkanoo
News•Feb 5, 2026
‘No Strangers to Drones’: Singapore Eyes Unmanned Surge with Israeli Tech
Singapore’s Air Force is expanding its unmanned fleet by operationalising Israeli‑made Orbiter 4 and Hermes 900 UAVs, while introducing new doctrines to counter low‑cost drone swarms. A dedicated DROID unit and UAS Warfare and Tactics Centre will experiment with micro‑drones and integrate...
By Defense News
News•Feb 5, 2026
New DARPA Challenge Zeroes in on Drone Payloads
DARPA has launched the Lift Challenge, a competition that aims to develop vertical‑lift drones capable of carrying at least four times their own weight. The contest offers up to $6.5 million in prize money, with a live flight test scheduled for...
By Aerospace America (AIAA)
Blog•Feb 5, 2026
Eurofighter and NETMA to Resume Working on Aerodynamic Modification Kit
Eurofighter and NATO’s NETMA have signed a contract to revive the Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Typhoon, restarting development, testing and certification after its 2015 flight‑test campaign. The kit reshapes airflow with new strakes, leading‑edge extensions and larger flaperons,...
By The Aviationist
Blog•Feb 5, 2026
AirAsia Has Limited Leverage in the A220 Showdown
AirAsia is rumored to be negotiating a sizable order of 100 Airbus A220 jets with an additional 50 options ahead of the Singapore Airshow, but the carrier has not confirmed any commitment. The airline’s constrained cash position and focus on...
By AirInsight
Blog•Feb 5, 2026
The Exploration Company Completes Nyx Splashdown Tests
The Exploration Company announced the completion of a controlled splashdown test campaign for a 1:4‑scale mockup of its Nyx reusable capsule. Conducted at the National Research Council’s Institute of Marine Engineering in Rome, the program executed 20 drops between 13...
By European Spaceflight
News•Feb 5, 2026
ST Engineering Unveils New Loitering Munition, Assault Rifle Family
ST Engineering showcased its first loitering munition, the EagleStrike, at the Singapore Airshow 2026, announcing readiness for production in early 2027 after reaching Technology Readiness Level 7. The weapon can loiter for 30 minutes, travel up to 67 mph, and strike...
By Defense News
News•Feb 5, 2026
Shaping the Future of Airpower: Air Force Requirements Transformation Industry Day
The U.S. Air Force held a virtual industry day on Jan. 29, 2026 to launch a sweeping overhaul of its requirements and acquisition process, as mandated by the Secretary of War’s reform memo. About 350 defense‑industry leaders, ranging from large contractors to...
By U.S. Air Force – RSS (Top Stories)
News•Feb 5, 2026
Russia’s Domestic Drone Push Is a Mixed Bag for Its War on the West
On January 1 2026 Russia enacted a tax incentive that lets companies deduct two rubles from income tax for every ruble spent on domestically produced unmanned aerial vehicles. The measure is designed to accelerate the home‑grown drone sector that has become central...
By Defense News
News•Feb 5, 2026
Saab Floats Gripen Production Hub in Canada, if Ottawa Were Willing
Swedish aerospace firm Saab unveiled a proposal to establish a Gripen fighter‑jet production line in Canada that would not only supply the Royal Canadian Air Force but also serve export customers. The plan, presented at the Singapore Airshow, envisions an...
By Defense News
Blog•Feb 5, 2026
Outlook 2026: The Airliner Projects that Promise New Technology and Lower Emissions
The 2026 outlook surveys airliner projects that break away from traditional gas‑turbine tube‑and‑wing designs, emphasizing lower emissions and potential cost reductions. The analysis narrows to programs closest to certification, filtering out the dozens of concepts still in early stages. Despite...
By Leeham News and Analysis
News•Feb 5, 2026
Raytheon to Ramp up Missile Production in Pentagon Deals
Raytheon, a division of RTX, announced it will accelerate production of key missile systems after President Trump threatened to cut its contracts. The company signed five Pentagon agreements that could boost annual deliveries up to four times current rates, covering...
By Defense News
Blog•Feb 4, 2026
Rolls-Royce’s Trent 1000 XE Targets 787 Comeback
Rolls‑Royce unveiled the Trent 1000 XE, the new production‑standard engine for all future Boeing 787 deliveries. The XE incorporates a Durability Enhancement package that boosts time‑on‑wing and cuts emissions compared with the Trent 1000 TEN. The launch follows a slowdown in 787 engine orders and...
By AirInsight
News•Feb 4, 2026
How to View the Artemis II Moon Launch
NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar flyby in over five decades, is slated for a March 2026 launch from Kennedy Space Center. The 322‑foot Space Launch System and Orion capsule arrived at the pad in mid‑January, and the launch date...
By New York Times – Space & Cosmos
Blog•Feb 4, 2026
Lufthansa Group to Retain Current IFC Until Starlink Pivot Is Complete
Lufthansa Group announced a fleet‑wide shift to SpaceX Starlink, planning rollout from late 2026 to 2029, while retaining its existing inflight connectivity (IFC) systems—Viasat’s European Aviation Network (EAN) on narrow‑bodies and Panasonic’s multi‑orbit solution on some A330s—until Starlink is fully...
By Runway Girl Network
Blog•Feb 4, 2026
Indonesia Abandons F-15EX, Selects M-346F to Replace Hawk
Indonesia has officially dropped its plan to buy 24 Boeing F‑15EX fighters, ending a stalled procurement that began with an MOU in 2023. Instead, the country signed a Letter of Intent with Leonardo for the M‑346F Block 20, a light‑fighter/advanced trainer...
By The Aviationist
Blog•Feb 4, 2026
Press Release: Panasonic to Explore LEO IFC Opportunities with Spacesail
Panasonic Avionics announced an MOU with Shanghai Spacesail Technologies to integrate Spacesail’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation into its in‑flight connectivity (IFEC) network, enhancing global broadband coverage for airlines. The partnership aims to deliver higher speeds, lower latency, and...
By Runway Girl Network
Blog•Feb 4, 2026
Press Release: CAE to Deliver Breakthrough FFS to Train Eve eVTOL Pilots
At the Singapore Airshow 2026, CAE announced that its joint venture with Embraer, Embraer‑CAE Training Services (ECTS), will receive its first full‑flight simulator (FFS) dedicated to training pilots for Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL aircraft. The CAE 3000 series simulator features...
By Runway Girl Network
Blog•Feb 4, 2026
Singapore Air Show Reports only One Airline Order Today
The Singapore Air Show closed with only a single airline order, underscoring a tentative market mood. Pratt & Whitney reported a modest pickup in engine interest, while Vietjet remains cautious until the new geared‑turbo‑fan (GTF) engines prove reliable. Meanwhile, China...
By Leeham News and Analysis
Blog•Feb 4, 2026
Isar Aerospace to Expand Testing Facilities as It Prepares for Next Spectrum Flight
Isar Aerospace announced a purpose‑built acceptance test facility at Sweden’s Esrange Space Center, boosting its capacity to test over 30 Aquila engines per month and conduct full stage acceptance tests. The expansion comes as the company readies the second flight...
By European Spaceflight
Blog•Feb 4, 2026
Day 2 Singapore Airshow: Tigerair Taiwan Adds A321neos to the Fleet
Tigerair Taiwan announced a direct order for four Airbus A321neo jets at the Singapore Airshow, marking Airbus' first order on the event’s second day. The new aircraft will increase seat capacity to 232 per plane, complementing the carrier’s existing fleet...
By AirInsight
Blog•Feb 4, 2026
Airlines Prevail In Striking Down Biden-Era War On ‘Junk Fees’ Rule After Long Court Battle
A U.S. appeals court has vacated the Biden administration’s “junk‑fee” rule that would have required airlines to display all ancillary charges up front. The judges determined the DOT relied on a study that was not released during the public comment...
By Paddleyourownkanoo
Blog•Feb 4, 2026
HAL Sidelined, Private Giants Shortlisted for India’s AMCA Stealth Jet
India's Ministry of Defence has shortlisted three private aerospace giants—Tata Advanced Systems, Larsen & Toubro and Bharat Forge—to lead the development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), the country's first indigenous fifth‑generation stealth fighter. For the first time, state‑run Hindustan Aeronautics...
By Livefist
Blog•Feb 4, 2026
United Airlines Clears Massive Tech Upgrade That Took Nearly All Critical Services Offline and Grounded Planes
United Airlines executed a four‑and‑a‑half‑hour, full‑system shutdown on Wednesday to advance one of the largest technology upgrades in its history. The outage disabled flight booking, check‑in, MileagePlus accounts and even the customer‑service line, forcing flight retimes and cancellations. The carrier...
By Paddleyourownkanoo
Blog•Feb 4, 2026
The Case for Vueling's Zero-Avios Move
The episode examines Vueling’s decision to stop offering Avios points to most passengers, outlining the new tiered earn rates that only reward higher spenders. It argues that the move is unlikely to generate extra revenue but can save costs by...
By Airline Revenue Economics (Substack)
Blog•Feb 4, 2026
Press Release: Singapore to Become R&D Centre for Thales FlytEDGE
During the Singapore Airshow 2026, Thales announced new MoUs with Singapore's Economic Development Board to expand its AI, cloud, edge computing, and data engineering capabilities, positioning Singapore as one of three global R&D centres for its FlytEDGE inflight entertainment platform....
By Runway Girl Network
Blog•Feb 3, 2026
What’s the Big Obsession With Doors?
Cathay Pacific’s new Aria business‑class suite on its Boeing 777‑300 now features a sliding door, joining a growing fleet of premium cabins that prioritize enclosure. The author, on a two‑hour Bangkok‑Hong Kong flight, praised the suite’s spacious layout, high‑quality food and...
By Ask the Pilot
Blog•Feb 3, 2026
Air Cambodia Places Their Largest Ever Single-Aisle Order
Air Cambodia announced its largest single‑aisle purchase, ordering up to 20 Boeing 737 Max 8 jets at the Singapore Airshow. The deal includes a firm order for 10 aircraft with options for another 10, aiming to expand the carrier’s network across North...
By UK Aviation News