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Japan Airlines taps SES for multi-orbit satellite connectivity across long-haul fleet

Japan Airlines has expanded its partnership with SES to integrate advanced multi-orbit inflight connectivity on 41 wide-body aircraft. Utilizing electronically steered antennas, the carrier aims to provide high-speed, low-latency internet on international routes, reinforcing its commitment to digital service innovation through 2028.

Japan;Luxembourg | 2 days ago

Airports & Aviation

TDB partners with Casey Aviation to develop hybrid hybrid JTO propulsion systems for light aircraft

The Technology Development Board has entered into a strategic agreement with Casey Aviation to fund the development of hybrid electric Jump Take-Off (JTO) systems. The initiative includes the creation of a specialized propulsion test bench in North India to support unmanned aerial systems and regional mobility startups.

2 days ago • India

Airports & Aviation

Alstom secures EUR 140 million, five-year contract extension for Atlanta airport people mover

Alstom has received a five-year, EUR 140 million contract extension to operate and maintain the Innovia automated people mover at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The agreement, effective upon signing, includes two one-year options and continues a partnership since 1980.

2 days ago • United States

Airports & Aviation

Consolidated Skywise subsidiary formed as Airbus merges digital and flight operations units

Airbus has combined its Skywise data platform and NAVBLUE flight operations systems into a unified, wholly owned subsidiary. Operating under the Skywise brand with 750 global employees, the move centralizes the company's digital aviation services.

2 days ago • France

Airports & Aviation

Indra and Synaptic Aviation to automate apron monitoring at major Spanish airports

A new AI-driven video analytics system will be deployed at Spain’s three largest airports to monitor aircraft turnaround activities in real time. The technology, implemented by Indra and Synaptic Aviation, aims to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability across facilities handling over 150 million passengers annually.

2 days ago • India;Spain

AI & Automation

TCS and Swissport extend strategic aviation technology partnership through 2031

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Swissport International have signed a five-year contract extension to modernize global aviation ground operations. The collaboration focuses on scaling AI-driven platforms and hybrid cloud infrastructure to enhance operational resilience and data-driven decision-making across the global aviation services landscape.

2 days ago • India;Switzerland

Airports & Aviation

Ahluwalia Contracts secures 3.93 billion INR AAI contract for Rajasthan greenfield airport

Ahluwalia Contracts (India) has been awarded a 3.93 billion INR construction mandate by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for a new greenfield airport in Bundi. This eighteen-month project strengthens the firm’s civil infrastructure portfolio and advances regional aviation connectivity in northern India.

2 days ago • India

Airports & Aviation

GE Aerospace commits $1 billion to US manufacturing expansion and workforce hiring

GE Aerospace has announced a $1 billion investment in its US manufacturing operations for 2026, following a similar commitment in 2025. The funding targets commercial and defence engine production capacity, supplier development, and 5,000 new hires across 17 states, reinforcing domestic aerospace supply chains.

2 days ago • United States

Airports & Aviation

Analogic to replace hold baggage screening systems at Heathrow under new contract

Analogic has been selected by Heathrow Airport to supply fourth-generation explosive detection systems for hold baggage screening. The contract covers installation of SeleCT systems integrated with existing baggage handling infrastructure, alongside network connectivity and security operator workstations across terminals.

2 days ago • United Kingdom

Airports & Aviation

Assaia introduces AI-driven stand allocation platform to improve airport ground operations

Assaia has launched StandManager, an AI-based resource management platform designed to automate aircraft stand and gate allocation using real-time operational data. The system aims to improve airport capacity utilization and operational efficiency as global passenger traffic grows and infrastructure constraints intensify.

2 days ago • Switzerland

Airports & Aviation

Noida International Airport nears launch as first phase construction reaches final stage

Construction of the first phase of Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh is nearly complete, positioning the greenfield project for initial operations with a single runway and capacity for about 12 million passengers annually. The project is expected to expand significantly as traffic demand rises, shaping regional aviation and logistics growth.

2 days ago • India

Airports & Aviation

Airbus Helicopters expands unmanned aviation reach with Flexrotor UAS supply agreement with Garuda Technologies

Airbus Helicopters has secured an agreement to deliver up to 18 Flexrotor unmanned aerial systems to Garuda Technologies, strengthening the latter’s leasing-based drone services. The partnership reflects growing demand for long-endurance unmanned platforms supporting infrastructure monitoring, emergency response, and public safety operations worldwide.

2 days ago • United States

Airports & Aviation

AAI initiates EPC tender for Valmiki Nagar Airport modernization in Bihar

The Airports Authority of India has launched a 386.4 million INR tender to upgrade the dormant Valmiki Nagar airstrip into a Code-2B category airport. This project aims to enhance regional connectivity and support eco-tourism near the India-Nepal border through modernized terminal and ATC infrastructure.

2 days ago • India

Airports & Aviation

Woodward expands aerospace control capabilities through acquisition of VRM to target next-generation aircraft programs

Woodward, Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire Florida-based Valve Research & Manufacturing Company (VRM), a specialist in high-precision aerospace flow control valves. The transaction, expected to close in early 2026, aims to bolster Woodward's electromagnetic valve offerings and strengthen its positioning for upcoming commercial and defense aircraft platforms, including next-generation single-aisle programs.

2 days ago • United States

Airports & Aviation

DGCA clears Jewar Airport for public operations, advancing NCR aviation capacity expansion

India’s DGCA has issued a public-use aerodrome licence for Noida International Airport in Jewar, enabling commercial flight operations. The greenfield project, developed in phases, is expected to strengthen air connectivity in the National Capital Region while supporting cargo logistics, passenger growth, and regional economic development.

2 days ago • India

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Energy & Power | 2 days ago

EBRD approves USD 65 million for Egypt’s solar-plus-storage infrastructure project

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has committed USD 65 million to finance a hybrid 200 MW solar plant and 120 MWh battery storage facility in Aswan, Egypt. This initiative, developed by HAU Energy, marks a critical step in stabilizing the national grid while advancing the country's transition toward a low-carbon energy infrastructure.

Infrastructure | 2 days ago

USACE awards $113.8 million contract to J.F. Brennan for invasive carp deterrents at Brandon road project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $113.8 million contract to J.F. Brennan Company for leading-edge invasive carp deterrents as part of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in Illinois. The award completes Increment I of the ecosystem restoration effort.

Energy & Power | 2 days ago

CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore win contract for FLNG mooring installation in Argentina

CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore have secured a contract from Southern Energy S.A. to transport, install, and hook up soft-yoke mooring systems for two FLNG vessels in Golfo San Matías. The project supports Argentina’s gas export expansion, with installations scheduled for 2027 and 2028.

Government & Policy | 2 days ago

NASA awards $76m data science contract to Development Seed for Marshall space flight center

NASA has selected Development Seed for a $76 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide R&D services to the Office of Data Science and Informatics at Marshall Space Flight Center. The contract includes a two-year base period with three one-year options through June 2031.