space   Europe   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   NASA  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Portugal becomes 60th signatory to the Artemis Accords

Portugal signed the Artemis Accords in Lisbon on Jan. 12, becoming the 60th country to join the U.S.-led framework that sets principles for responsible lunar and deep‑space exploration. The ceremony featured Hugo Costa, executive director of the Portuguese Space Agency, and U.S. Ambassador John J. Arrigo.

Also: Leonard David, NASA and miragenews.com
2026-01-12T15:49:43.937228-08:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   General Atomics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
edrmagazine.eu • Paolo Valpolini

Germany procures eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO NSPA

By edrmagazine.eu: ![](https://www.edrmagazine.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/GA-ASI-MQ-8B-Seaguardian-Germany.jpg) Germany buys eight MQ-9B Seaguardian® RPA through NSPA San Diego – 12 January 2026 – Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support and the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) have announced the procurement of eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Remotely.

Also: defence-industry.eu, news.defcros.com, suasnews.com, aerospace-innovations.com, ga.com and ga-asi.com
2026-01-12T11:52:12.556924-08:00
aviation   Middle East   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
Aviation Week • Ella Nethersole

Etihad Airways Posts Record Year with 22.4 Million Passengers In 2025

By Aviation Week: Etihad Airways has reported its strongest year on record after carrying 22.4 million passengers in 2025.

Also: aviationbusinessme.com, Aviation24, Dj's Aviation, airlinergs.com and economymiddleeast.com
2026-01-12T07:11:49.718647-08:00
aviation   Routes   Codeshare   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Southwest Airlines  
AirInsight • Ernest Arvai

Southwest Airlines and Turkish Airlines Launch Partnership to Link 14 US Cities with Turkey

By AirInsight: Southwest’s latest international partner is Turkish Airlines, joining Condor, Icelandair, China Airlines, EVA Air, and Philippine Airlines. The agreement with Turkish will begin next month, and enable seamless bookings and connections and itineraries that include both carrier flights from any of Turkish 14 US destinations.

2026-01-12T15:13:00.227360-08:00
aviation   Supply Chain   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A350   Airbus   Airbus A320  
Airbus

Airbus delivers 793 aircraft in 2025 and books 1,000 gross orders

By Airbus: Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft to 91 customers globally in 2025 and registered 1,000 new gross orders in the Commercial Aircraft business.

Also: Runway Girl, Reuters, Asian Aviation, Aviation24, Aviation Source, Airways Magazine, FlightGlobal, Aviation Week, CAPA, ukaviation.news, Airline Economics, Seeking Alpha and 9 more
2026-01-12T08:57:57.548050-08:00