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Subscription Required By Bjorn Fehrm February 9, 2026, © Leeham News: The eVTOL market saw a sobering 2025 after two of its high flyers, Lilium and Volocopter, both ceased operations in 2024. Further operations ceased in 2025, with Hyundai’s Supernal halting further development, as did Airbus with its CityAirbus. Textron halted Nexus development, then shuttered the division, and Overair ceased operations after Hanwa stopped investing. We have one VTOL that received local Chinese Type Certification in 2023, Production Certificate in 2024, and Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in 2025. The drone multicopter looking Ehang EH216-S (Figure 1) was cleared to operate…

Singapore Airshow 2026 concluded its 10th edition on February 8, 2026, setting new attendance records and cementing its position as Asia-Pacific’s premier aerospace and defense gathering The six-day event at Changi Exhibition Centre drew 65,000 trade visitors from more than 130 countries during its business days, surpassing previous editions. An additional 60,000 members of the public attended the weekend displays, bringing total attendance to 125,000. Aerial spectacle draws crowds Eight aerial demonstration teams provided the show’s visual centerpiece, representing a mix of military precision and commercial capability. The Republic of Singapore Air Force’s display team led performances with their F-16C…

ST Engineering AirX is breaking new ground in regional transport. At Singapore Airshow 2026, the company announced partnerships that will bring the world’s first commercial wing-in-ground craft into service by late 2026 The Singapore-based company revealed deals with two ferry operators, BatamFast and Wings Over Water Ferries, to deploy what it calls the “AirFish Voyager” craft on routes spanning from Indonesia to India’s coastal states. The agreements mark the commercial debut of technology that has long promised to fill the gap between conventional ferries and aircraft. First routes taking shape BatamFast will operate the inaugural service between Singapore and Batam,…

SpaceX founder Elon Musk turned to social media to inform “those unaware” that plans for a future Mars city have morphed into Moon city with the less ambitious project seemingly more attainable in the near future. Writing on his social media channel X on February 9, 2026, Elon Musk told his 234 million followers that SpaceX’s focus had already shifted away from the Red Planet to Earth’s single moon. “For those unaware, SpaceX has already shifted focus to building a self-growing city on the Moon, as we can potentially achieve that in less than 10 years, whereas Mars would take…

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Wizz Air is rolling out premium seating across its entire network following a successful trial at six bases that proved to be a winner with passengers, especially with business travelers. In January 2026, Wizz Air introduced ‘Wizz Class’ on selected flights to and from Budapest, Bucharest, Warsaw, London-Luton (LTN), London-Gatwick (LGW) and Rome. Through the elevated product, passengers benefited from additional legroom and a reserved empty middle seat in the aircraft’s first row. In addition to the reserved middle seat, Wizz Class customers also receive a complimentary non-alcoholic drink and snack. On February 9, 2026, Wizz Air announced that from…

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Jet engines are the backbone of the commercial aviation industry. Statistics show that they power over nine in 10 commercial airliners. When compared to propeller engines, such as turboprops, jet engines are typically faster, quieter and more efficient at high altitudes. To work in an airplane, however, most jet engines require an engine build up (EBU). What Is an EBU? Also known as an engine build unit, an EBU is a collection of components (see below) that connects a jet engine to various aircraft systems. You can’t just drop a jet engine in an airplane and expect it to work…

Embraer announced that it is expanding its supply chain operations in India. The Brazilian aerospace company recently concluded an executive visit that assessed potential suppliers across key aerospace manufacturing capabilities from aerostructures to software development. Roberto Chaves, Embraer’s Executive Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain, led the recent assessment mission that evaluated potential suppliers across critical aerospace capabilities including aerostructures assembly, machining, composites, and software development. “We reaffirm our strong commitment to collaborating with India’s aerospace industry,” Chaves said during the visit. “Our focus is on advancing joint initiatives in defense and civil aviation, contributing to technological innovation,…

BERLIN — The Trump administration’s push to acquire Greenland has produced a carefully calibrated response from Moscow. An air of restraint in public comments masks more private concern over potential threats to Russian submarine operations, combined with satisfaction at widening cracks in the transatlantic alliance, according to analysts.Russian officials and policy experts described the crisis as a double-edged sword, validating Moscow’s position on the primacy of power projection over international law, while potentially enabling a major expansion of U.S. military infrastructure in waters critical to Russia’s strategic deterrent.“One of the most evident conclusions made here in Moscow by many politicians…