The aviation, aerospace and space announcements that mattered from 14 December to 21 December 2025, as sent to AirPro News newsletter subscribers.
Miami International Airport opens the $137M Ibis Garage with 2,240 parking spaces and smart tech, completed six months ahead of schedule.
SES and Abra Group deploy a hybrid GEO and LEO satellite network to provide reliable, high-speed inflight connectivity for over 100 aircraft in Latin America.
Boeing introduces AI-driven OCR technology to streamline aircraft part inspection, reducing manual entry and saving over 17 hours per airplane.
Safran agrees to sell its in-flight entertainment division SPI to Kingswood Capital, with completion expected by Q1 2026 and leadership retention planned.
Airbus won a €30M EMSA contract for Flexrotor drone maritime surveillance starting 2026, operated by Extensee across Europe.
Adani Airport Holdings outlines $11 billion investment plan and targets IPO in FY28, expanding airports and developing commercial hubs in India.
Starfighters Space closed a $40 million Reg A+ IPO and begins trading on NYSE American as it expands its supersonic aircraft fleet and StarLaunch system.
Joby Aviation achieved over 850 flights and 50,000 miles in 2025, advancing FAA certification with commercial service planned for 2026.
LIFT Aircraft initiates FAA Type Certification for HEXA-C eVTOL, advancing from ultralight to commercial air taxi and autonomous flight capabilities.
