defense   China   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
New York Times • Agnes Chang, Chris Buckley

Satellite imagery reveals China’s mountain nuclear buildup

New satellite imagery identifies expanded, secretive nuclear facilities carved into China’s mountains, indicating Beijing is accelerating its nuclear arsenal build-up just as international arms‑control guardrails weaken. The analysis signals a measurable shift in strategic posture with implications for regional deterrence and force planning.

Also: Jerusalem Post
2026-02-14T21:24:37.069391-08:00
space   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space  
Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

SpaceX launches 600th Falcon 9 rocket to date with Starlink flight from Vandenberg

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260214_Starlin_17-13_SpaceX.jpeg) Update Feb. 14, 10:45 p.m. EST (0345 UTC): SpaceX deployed the 24 Starlink satellites.

2026-02-14T14:25:43.513459-08:00
aviation   Supply Chain   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
CNBC • Sam Meredith

Cuba’s jet‑fuel crisis deepens amid U.S. pressure — implications for airlines and regional aviation

By CNBC: Cuba’s government appears to be on the brink of economic collapse amid a worsening energy crisis.

Also: BBC and Bloomberg
2026-02-13T23:09:59.123439-08:00
aviation   Europe   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
Bloomberg • Gaspard Sebag

Airlines Set to Cut Paris Flights Sunday Due to Snow, Frost

By Bloomberg: France’s aviation authority asked airlines to reduce flights on Sunday at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports due to snowfall and frost.

2026-02-14T15:00:52.308914-08:00
space   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   NASA  
Space.com • Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik

SpaceX Crew-12 mission latest news: It's docking day for Dragon astronauts

By Space.com: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026: Updates on SpaceX and NASA's Crew-12 astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

Also: collectSPACE, Space Policy Online, Spaceflight Now, ESA, Sky News, miragenews.com, keeptrack.space, Times of India, Daily Sabah, BBC, NPR and 11 more
2026-02-14T04:24:12.781574-08:00
aviation   Leadership   North America   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

Alaska Airlines Announces Promotion of Ben Brookman to VP Real Estate and Corporate Affairs

By Breitflyte: Alaska Airlines has announced the promotion of Ben Brookman to Vice President of Real Estate and Corporate Affairs. In his new role, Mr. Brookman will lead Alaska’s global real estate strategy and investments across all airports.On Thursday (February 12, 2026), Alaska Airlines announced the promotion of Ben Brookman to Vice President of Real Estate and Corporate Affairs.

2026-02-14T10:50:43.242785-08:00
aviation   Safran   Supply Chain   Africa   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Workforce & Skills Development   Airbus   Airbus A320  
Reuters

Safran to open landing gear plant in Morocco

By Reuters: Safran Landing Systems, a subsidiary of French aerospace group Safran, signed a deal with Morocco on Friday to set up a landing gear factory near Casablanca worth 280 million euros ($332 mln) to supply the Airbus A320, Safran Chair Ross McIness said.

Also: Business Wire and 3 more
2026-02-13T10:05:02.936734-08:00