SpaceX has launched an online tool called Stargaze to track space objects and provide warnings of potential collisions. The system uses data from Starlink satellites and aims to enhance safety and sustainability in satellite operations.
The US Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $739 million contract for five launches of missile tracking satellites under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 program. The award includes 44 satellites, with two launches to begin in Q4 FY2026 and another two in Q3 FY2027.
Spain has agreed to purchase 100 Airbus helicopters worth an estimated €4.5 billion, including 50 new H145M aircraft for its army. The order is part of a national helicopter plan aimed at modernizing local defense assets.
The Spanish Air and Space Force has selected Turkish Aerospace Industries to purchase 30 Hürjet advanced jet trainers, worth $3 billion (€2.6 billion). Airbus will lead the development and implementation of the new combat Integrated Training System (ITS-C), replacing the current F-5 aircraft fleet.
Spain has acquired four Patriot fire units for $1.7 billion, as confirmed by RTX's Raytheon, and 200 F-404 engine fans for its F/A-18 fleet from the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The deals follow Spain's recent defense shopping spree, which allocated €3.
Spain has formalized four contracts for 100 Airbus helicopters under the National Helicopter Plan announced in May 2025. The deal covers four different models intended for all three branches of the Spanish Armed Forces.
The Spanish Air Force has decided to buy another 16 PC-21s from Pilatus, following an initial order in early 2020. The contract makes Spain the largest operator of the PC-21 in Europe.
The Spanish Air Force has selected the Pilatus PC-21 as its new training system, worth over 200 million euros. The order includes 24 aircraft, simulators, spare parts, and logistics support.
The Spanish Air Force has received its first PC-21, courtesy of Pilatus. The aircraft will be integrated into the 792 Squadron at the Spanish Air Force Academy, where it will provide advanced training for future pilots.
The Spanish navy has outlined plans for a second batch of NH90 helicopters, which are expected to feature modern modifications including a French electro-optical targeting system. The new aircraft will be tailored to a special forces design and deliveries are planned between 2030 and 2032.
Spirit Airlines has sold two of its Airbus A320neos to EirTrade, which will dismantle the aircraft and transfer their parts to its Dallas hub. According to EirTrade, the four-year-old N950NK and three-year-old N959NK were withdrawn from service due to age.
Spirit Airlines is exploring a path forward, including a merger or sale, as it seeks to conserve cash and stabilize its business following two Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings in less than a year. The airline is in talks with alternative investment firm Castlelake over a potential takeover, according to CNBC.
Spirit Airlines has asked a New York bankruptcy court to approve a plan to auction 20 Airbus jets in a court-supervised process that would set a floor price at $533.5 million. The airline aims to reduce costs and strengthen its financial position as it works through its restructuring under Chapter 11 protection.
Spirit Airlines pilots have overwhelmingly approved a restructuring agreement that delivers temporary pay concessions and bankruptcy protections. The Air Line Pilots Association said the deal preserves pilots' core work rules while giving Spirit short-term cost relief tied to its restructuring plan.
Spirit Airways has secured up to $100 million in funding from lenders, who have recognized the airline's significant progress in recent months. CEO Dave Davis expressed gratitude for the support, stating that Spirit continues to provide high-value travel options and looks forward to welcoming guests aboard.
NASA confirmed the safe return of its SpaceX Crew-11 mission following a medical concern for one of the astronauts. The crew, consisting of Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman, Kimiya Yui, and Oleg Platonov, splashed down on January 15, 2026, after an accelerated departure from the International Space Station.
Following a Technology Safeguards Agreement signed between Sweden and the US, Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) and Firefly Aerospace are moving closer to launching their first satellite from Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, Sweden. The agreement provides the legal and technical framework for U.
ST Engineering has signed a new multi-year airframe agreement with Delta Air Lines at Singapore Airshow 2026. The five-year contract covers 2026 to 2031 and includes comprehensive airframe maintenance support for Delta's Airbus A330, A350 and Boeing 767 fleets.
Starfish Space has secured a contract from the Space Development Agency to provide deorbiting services for satellites in a missile-tracking and communications constellation. According to SpaceNews, the award marks evidence that deorbiting services are moving into the mainstream.
Starlux Airlines has launched its first ever service to Europe, connecting Prage-Ruzyne (PRG) to Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). The new service will start on August 1, 2026, with a thrice weekly frequency.