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Singapore Airshow draws record 65,000 trade visitors; C-130H sale, Vietjet engine pick and Boeing 787 MTOW update

The 2026 Singapore Airshow attracted a record 65,000 trade visitors over four days and produced a mix of defence and commercial deals: Singapore announced a C-130H acquisition, Vietjet confirmed an engine selection for new A320-family jets, and Boeing provided an updated timeline for higher‑MTOW 787 deliveries.

2026-02-10T01:53:11.609683-08:00
space   Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
Reuters • Will Dunham

Reanalysis of Magellan radar data reveals large subsurface lava tube on Venus

By Reuters: A fresh examination of radar data for Venus obtained by NASA's Magellan spacecraft in the 1990s indicates the presence of a large underground cavity created by a lava flow, the first subsurface feature ever detected on Earth's planetary neighbor.

2026-02-10T00:24:57.895056-08:00
defense   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
Aviation Week • Robert Wall

German Industry Urges Dual FCAS Fighter Plan

By Aviation Week: German aerospace lobby BDLI is calling for a dual-fighter strategy under FCAS, effectively urging France and others to go separate ways while maintaining the veneer of cooperation.

2026-02-09T02:38:55.992597-08:00
aviation   MRO   Supply Chain   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airlines   Boeing 737  
Reuters

Ryanair signs multi-billion dollar CFM deal to secure engine parts

By Reuters: Budget airline giant Ryanair and jet engine maker CFM International have signed an agreement to support the planned opening of two Ryanair engine‑maintenance shops with a guaranteed flow of spare parts, the companies said on Tuesday.

Also: Ryanair, safran-group.com and mrobusinesstoday.com
2026-02-10T00:24:57.215380-08:00
aviation   eVTOL   Middle East  
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eVTOL Insights • Jason Pritchard

Middle East: Vertical Aerospace and Saudi National Industrial Development Centre to Accelerate AAM in the Kingdom as part of Vision 2030

By eVTOL Insights: Vertical Aerospace has signed a strategic three-party Memorandum of Understanding in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aimed at developing the.

2026-02-10T02:35:25.630737-08:00