aviation Europe Airports Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus Airlines

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Croatia Airlines A220 aborted takeoff at Split after runway excursion

Croatia Airlines’ Airbus A220-300 (flight OU412) was preparing to depart Split for Frankfurt on 16 May when the crew rejected takeoff and the aircraft exited the runway, with one report also describing a signboard strike as the aircraft veered onto grass. No injuries were reported.

One Mile at a Time • Ben Schlappig

Croatia Airlines Airbus A220 Veers Off Runway At High Speed, Smashes Signs

Also: Air Data News and exyuaviation.com

2026-05-16T09:41:39.659656-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force awards Northrop Grumman $398 million satellite contract

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force awarded Northrop Grumman a $398 million contract to build a prototype communications satellite intended to demonstrate anti-jamming technologies for military operations in contested environments, the Space Systems Command said May 15.

Also: Defense Daily and insidedefense.com

2026-05-16T07:53:09.719393-07:00

defense Aircraft Carrier North America

Associated Press • Associated Press

USS Gerald R. Ford Returns to Norfolk After 11-Month Deployment

By Associated Press: The USS Gerald R. Ford has returned home to Virginia. The world's largest aircraft carrier is back in port at Naval Station Norfolk after an 11-month deployment.

Also: The Independent

2026-05-16T07:54:56.501768-07:00

aviation Event Supply Chain Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Generation Global reveals circular solution for aircraft soft goods

By Runway Girl: Unveiled for the first time at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, GENCYCLE+ is a closed loop upcycling program designed to ensure aircraft seat covers and cushions never go to landfill.

2026-05-16T09:41:52.450102-07:00

space Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Space.com • Sharmila Kuthunur

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is flying to a metal asteroid. So, why did it just visit Mars?

By Space.com: NASA's Psyche flyby of Mars highlights how gravity assists help spacecraft gain speed, conserve fuel and travel across the solar system.

2026-05-16T05:10:55.542946-07:00

aviation China Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Asia-Pacific (APAC) Boeing

The Air Current • Will Guisbond

Boeing ends a nearly decade-long sales drought to China

By The Air Current: Investors were rattled by confusion over potential landmark 200-jet sale as Boeing hints of deals to follow after safety and geopolitical freeze.

airwaysmag.com

Boeing Confirms Initial China Commitment for 200 Aircraft

Seeking Alpha

Boeing, GE in focus as China confirms aircraft, jet engine deal post-Trump visit

Also: South China Morning Post and CNA

2026-05-15T17:22:09.054506-07:00

aviation Leadership M&A Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines Delta Air Lines

Wall Street Journal • Krystal Hur

Berkshire Invests in Delta Again During Abel’s First Quarter as CEO

By Wall Street Journal: Berkshire Hathaway BRK.B -0.28%decrease; red down pointing triangle bought a sizable stake in Delta Air Lines in Greg Abel’s first quarter at the helm since succeeding Warren Buffett, returning to a stock the conglomerate previously invested in several years ago.