AI   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airbus A320   Boeing 737  
Leeham News

How AI and modern design tools could speed a clean-sheet 200-seat A321/737-10 replacement

Leeham's Bjorn Fehrm argues that modern simulation, digital processes and AI-driven engineering could materially shorten development time for a clean‑sheet 200‑seat replacement targeting the A321neo and 737 MAX 10. He outlines how integrated systems design and updated certification approaches could cut time to market.

2026-02-13T00:14:33.384918-08:00
ATC   Europe   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Avinor begins multi-airport remote‑tower trial from Bodo linking 14 airports

By FlightGlobal: Norwegian air navigation service Avinor has commenced trial remote-tower operations covering multiple airports. The operations are being co-ordinated through a single remote-tower centre located at Bodo, which has digital links to 14 airports.

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2026-02-12T01:03:46.275679-08:00
AI   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A320   Boeing 737  
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Leeham News • Bjorn Fehrm, Leehamcoeu

Bjorn’s Corner — Faster Aircraft Development, Part 27: Where Speed‑Up Gets Tough.

By Leeham News: February 13, 2026, ©. Leeham News: We are summarizing how modern tools, processes, and AI can help reduce the time required to develop a clean-sheet 200-seat replacement for the Airbus A321neo and the Boeing 737 MAX 10.

2026-02-13T00:13:30.684970-08:00
China   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
Bloomberg • Drake Bennett, Jordan Robertson, Victor Yvellez

Chinese Espionage in Aviation: How Beijing Acquired Western Aerospace Secrets Piece by Piece

By Bloomberg: Looking to reduce China’s reliance on Western aviation technologies, Beijing had spies spend years accumulating knowledge about the industry’s secrets.

2026-02-12T21:59:45.165877-08:00
MRO   Safran   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus   Boeing  
Reuters

Safran targets higher 2026 profit as jet engine services prosper

By Reuters: French aerospace group Safran forecast increased revenue and earnings for 2026 on Friday, after boosting profitability last year on the back of strong aftermarket demand for its civil jet engines.

2026-02-12T22:19:36.224081-08:00