Toulouse-based aerospace group Satys has finalised the takeover of four aircraft painting facilities from Sabena technics in Cornebarrieu, marking a significant step in its strategic refocus on aeronautics. Completed on February 13, 2026, the transaction strengthens Satys’ industrial presence on the edge of the Toulouse-Blagnac runways and expands its aircraft painting capacity in one of

GE Aerospace is expanding the use of automation, robotics and manufacturing process changes at its engine component repair facility in Singapore as it works to increase maintenance capacity and reduce turnaround times. The effort comes as airlines and manufacturers manage high demand for engine servicing and parts across the global fleet, with some aircraft remaining

Saudia Cargo has reported total cargo volumes of 573,000 tonnes in 2025, transported across approximately 4,000 flights, underlining steady operational growth during the year. The Saudi Arabian airfreight carrier also recorded 15,000 tonnes in total exports, while maintaining on-time performance above 90% across its network. Customer satisfaction metrics remained strong, with the company achieving a

SpaceX this week moved one step closer to securing a launch license modification that would allow it to fly its gargantuan Starship rocket over portions of the mainland U.S., including Florida, Texas, and California. The company will still need to obtain that modification from the FAA. But the regulator on Friday issued a finding of

I’ll go ahead and spoil the ending; yes, I think too much is being asked of the FAA right now. It’s not so much the ‘what’ of the ask that is the problem, but the ‘how much’. The FAA has always been pulled in two directions at once. On the one hand, it needs to