aviation   Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A350   Airbus   United Airlines  
AirInsight • Rytis Beresneviius

United removes all post‑2026 A350‑900 delivery commitments after dispute with Rolls‑Royce

United Airlines has removed all post‑2026 Airbus A350‑900 delivery commitments — previously 45 aircraft planned — amid a contractual dispute with engine supplier Rolls‑Royce. The carrier told investors it no longer expects to take the type while negotiations over engine terms remain unresolved.

Also: The Airline Observer
2026-02-13T04:07:18.874980-08:00
defense   Middle East   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
New York Times • Aurelien Breeden, Samuel Granados

Satellite Images Show Iran Rapidly Restoring Missile Sites After Strikes; Nuclear Facility Repairs Lag

By New York Times: Repairs at key missile sites began soon after they were hit by Israeli and U.S. strikes last year, but work at Iran’s nuclear facilities has been slower.

2026-02-13T03:09:22.819525-08:00
aviation   Europe   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   ATR  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Aurigny ATR 72 suffered total electrical failure during Guernsey ferry flight

By FlightGlobal: Investigators are probing a serious electrical system incident involving an Aurigny ATR 72-600 as it headed for Guernsey earlier this month. The aircraft experienced "total electrical failure" at top of descent, according to French investigation authority BEA, citing its UK counterpart.

Also: bea.aero
2026-02-13T03:38:54.469984-08:00
space   ISS   ESA   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   NASA  
European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA’s Sophie Adenot Becomes First of 2022 Astronaut Class to Fly to ISS Aboard SpaceX Crew-12

By European Spaceflight: Sophie Adenot has blasted off aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, becoming the first career astronaut of the agency’s 2022 class to travel to the ISS.

Also: ESA
2026-02-13T02:49:44.584235-08:00
space   China   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China’s iSpace launch firm raises record $729 million for reusable rockets

By SpaceNews.com: China’s iSpace launch firm raises record $729 million for reusable rockets Chinese launch firm iSpace has secured a record D++ funding round to accelerate its reusable rocket development efforts and expand its industrial footprint.

2026-02-13T03:33:32.498552-08:00