Munich – October 27, 2026 -- More than 100 military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) leaders gathered in Munich for ST Engineering iDirect's biennial Defence Technology Day, where speakers agreed that European sovereign networks must be built to withstand cyberattacks, jamming and physical damage from the outset. Defence agencies, operators, integrators and technology partners attended, and 12 partners exhibited.

Newport Beach – October 16, 2026 -- Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has finalized an order with Airbus for 75 A320neo Family aircraft, the largest order in the lessor's nearly 40-year history, with deliveries scheduled between 2032 and 2035.

The order lifts ACG's outstanding A320neo Family commitments to 115 aircraft. As of June 30, 2026, the lessor had 118 A320neo Family aircraft in its fleet. The agreement includes conversion rights to other variants within the family, which gives ACG flexibility across its future delivery pipeline.

Fort Lauderdale – October 13, 2026 -- GA Telesis, LLC has acquired three additional Airbus A320neo (LEAP-1A) airframes and expects two more before the end of 2026, which would expand its portfolio by five aircraft this year.

Delray Beach, Fla. – October 02, 2026 -- The global space sensors and actuators market is set to grow from $5.75 billion in 2026 to $9.04 billion by 2031, a 9.5% compound annual growth rate, according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets.

Pittsburgh – September 14, 2026 -- MSA Safety has launched the A1X, a next-generation WinGrip vacuum anchor that weighs 7 kg, 35% lighter than its predecessor, and cuts the base diameter to 350 mm from 480 mm to speed up aircraft maintenance operations.

Pittsburgh – September 13, 2026 -- MSA Safety has launched the A1X, a vacuum anchor weighing 7 kg, 35% lighter than its predecessor, designed to speed up fall-protection deployment during aircraft maintenance checks.