ATC   Europe   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Avinor begins world‑first multi‑airport remote‑tower trial from Bodø linking 14 airports

Avinor has started a trial of multiple operations at its remote‑tower centre in Bodø, using digital links to 14 airports so a single controller can manage more than one aerodrome. The pilot project covers four paired airports (Rørvik–Namsos; Mehamn–Hasvik; Vardø–Berlevåg; Røst–Svolvær) and follows an agreement to deploy seven remote towers.

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2026-02-12T01:03:46.275679-08:00
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
Frequent-flyer programs   PaxEx   Leadership   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Virgin Australia appoints new chief customer officer as strategy chief departs

By FlightGlobal: Virgin Australia has reorganised its senior leadership team, with the appointment of a new chief customer officer and the departure of its strategy chief.

2026-02-12T19:49:09.414425-08:00