
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) warning operators to avoid the entire airspace of the Middle East and Persian Gulf at all altitudes, following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. The advisory, valid until 2 March 2026, covers Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. EASA cites advanced air‑defence systems, cruise and ballistic missiles, and heightened misidentification risk as reasons for the high threat level. The agency will review the bulletin after the initial deadline and continue monitoring the situation.

Astronics Corp reported record Q4 2025 aerospace sales, with revenue rising 15.1% to $240.1 million and the aerospace segment up 16.5% to $219.6 million. The company projects 2026 revenue of $950‑$990 million, roughly a 13% increase over 2025, and expects double‑digit growth. Strong...

Airbus blamed Pratt & Whitney’s geared‑turbofan (GTF) delivery delays for lowering its A320 production target to 70‑75 units per month by the end of 2027, down from the previously planned 75. The engine recall, caused by a powdered‑metal issue, has...

ZIPAIR Tokyo launched SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet on a Boeing 787, marking Asia’s first commercial passenger flight equipped with the service. Flight ZG045 from Tokyo to Incheon offered free, high‑speed, low‑latency Wi‑Fi to every seat, matching ground‑based broadband performance. Installation...

The Delta Air Lines Foundation has pledged $5 million to support the construction of Georgia Tech’s new Aerospace Engineering Building. The state‑of‑the‑art facility will expand research in advanced aircraft design, propulsion, materials, cybersecurity, autonomy, hydrogen and eVTOL technologies. Georgia Tech’s Daniel...

Aviointeriors has partnered with Salient Motion to equip its Allegra and Allegra HD business‑class seats with a new Seat Actuation Control System. The modular, software‑defined solution reached qualification‑ready status in under a year, leveraging Salient Motion’s rapid certification process. The...

Gilat Satellite Networks announced $39 million in orders for its Sidewinder electronically steered antenna (ESA) in‑flight connectivity terminals from a leading satellite operator, with deliveries slated over the next 12 months. The orders cover both line‑fit and retrofit installations, underscoring airlines'...

RAVE Aerospace, newly rebranded after its acquisition by Kingswood Capital Management, announced it will cease internal development of proprietary inflight connectivity (IFC) antenna technology. The company will continue supporting its existing Ka2517 (ThinKom) line‑fit terminals on Airbus and Boeing aircraft...

Private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management completed its acquisition of Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI), now operating as RAVE Aerospace, earlier this month. The undisclosed deal positions RAVE Aerospace to focus on connected seatback experiences and LEO inflight connectivity as the...

Japan’s Kobe Airport has launched a new international terminal, shifting from a domestic‑only facility to a regional gateway linking the Kansai area with major Asian cities such as Seoul, Shanghai and Taipei. The terminal incorporates SITA’s Flex Essentials platform, common‑use...

Sun PhuQuoc Airways, a Vietnam‑based carrier owned by Sun Group, announced an order for up to 40 Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners, the largest widebody purchase in the country’s history. The aircraft will form the core of the airline’s long‑range fleet, linking...

Specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has delivered two ATR 42-600 turboprops to U.S. public‑charter carrier JSX, with the first arriving in November and the second in January. Both aircraft are now operating in JSX’s premium hop‑on service. The deal expands...

Satys Group has completed a strategic realignment that concentrates exclusively on aeronautics, shedding its cabling, cabin and rail‑interior divisions and acquiring Sabena Technics' four aircraft‑painting facilities in Toulouse. The new assets add capacity for 140 aircraft per year and bring...

FL Technics, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, has finalized its acquisition of Job Air Technic, expanding its MRO network across Europe. The deal, initially announced last year, adds new capacity and expertise to FL Technics' operations.

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...