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Niche by design: ATR’s CCO on the turboprop as a regional connectivity tool
Few manufacturers can claim ownership of a specific market niche, but it would appear ATR is one of them. The Toulouse-based aircraft maker, which is a 50/50 joint venture between Airbus and Italian aerospace and defense giant Leonardo, is the world’s undisputed leading producer of…
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Boeing secures Biman Bangladesh order for 787 Dreamliners and 737 MAX jets
Boeing has secured its largest-ever order from Biman Bangladesh Airlines, with the carrier confirming the purchase of multiple 787 Dreamliners and 737 MAX jets. On April 30, 2026, Boeing…
‘No country left behind.’ Exclusive interview with ICAO Deputy Head Miguel Marín
This year the city of Marrakech became the setting for the Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS), organized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which was held…
British Aviation Group: the power of collaboration is alive and kicking
The bustling British Aviation Group stand at PTE World London was undoubtedly one of the most vibrant and energetic areas on the exhibition floor at this year’s standout event. It was a hive…
Despite stronger Q1 2026 revenue, JetBlue remains deep in the red
New data shows that JetBlue Airways remained deeply unprofitable during the first quarter of 2026, even as the airline reported stronger revenue, higher fares and continued growth at its hub…
ANAC, FAA, and EASA sign off on Embraer’s redesigned Praetor 600E
Embraer announced on April 30, 2026, that the next-generation Praetor 600E super-midsize business jet has received type certification from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation…
Chinese fighter jet sales rise after India-Pakistan conflict puts them to test
China’s fighter jet manufacturers are seeing a sharp rise in sales following the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, where Chinese-built aircraft were credited by Pakistan with playing a…
Changi Airport becomes first overseas hub for China’s SF Group in logistics deal
China’s largest cargo airline operator has chosen Singapore as the base for its international expansion. Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Shenzhen S.F. Taisen Holding (SF) signed a…
Gulfstream posts record Q1 deliveries as General Dynamics profit rises
Gulfstream Aerospace delivered a first-quarter record 38 aircraft in Q1 2026 as parent company General Dynamics reported higher aerospace revenue, earnings and backlog to start the year.…
MBDA, Safran complete first firing of Thundart deep-strike rocket
MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense completed the first demonstration firing of the Thundart ground-to-ground rocket system on April 14, the two companies announced on April 29, 2026 — a…
Rolls-Royce, easyJet successfully conduct engine test using 100% hydrogen fuel
Rolls-Royce and easyJet have completed ground testing of a modified Pearl 15 engine running on 100% hydrogen at full takeoff power, marking a significant step in the companies’ effort to…
Lockheed Martin to provide E-130J Phoenix II training systems
Lockheed Martin announced on April 29, 2026, that it will deliver training devices and services for the US Navy’s E-130J Phoenix II aircraft, as part of the Northrop…
Korean Air halts rooster shipments to Philippines amid cockfighting crackdown
Korean Air has announced it will no longer accept shipments of roosters to the Philippines, cutting off what animal welfare groups say was a key pipeline for the international cockfighting…
Copa Airlines orders up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Boeing announced on April 28, 2026, that it has received an order for up to 60 B737 MAX aircraft (40 firm orders plus 20 options) from Panamanian carrier Copa…
Airbus delivers 114 jets in Q1 2026 as Pratt & Whitney engine shortage drags on
Airbus reported lower commercial aircraft deliveries and sharply reduced profit for the first quarter of 2026 on April 28, 2026, with engine supply constraints continuing to weigh on…
Alaska Airlines flies first Seattle-Rome nonstop as global expansion takes off
Alaska Airlines launched its first nonstop flight between Seattle and Rome on April 28, 2026, marking the carrier’s entry into Europe and adding the first scheduled direct service between the…
Joby demonstrates electric air taxi flights between JFK and Manhattan
Joby Aviation completed its first electric air taxi demonstration flights in New York City on April 27, 2026, using its piloted eVTOL aircraft to connect John F. Kennedy International Airport…
US Air Force plans major F-15EX fleet expansion as defense spending set to soar
The US Air Force plans to more than double its planned F-15EX Eagle II fleet, giving Boeing’s upgraded fourth-generation fighter a larger role in the service’s future plans as defense spending…
Wizz Air CEO unfazed as O’Leary suggests rival and airBaltic ‘could go bankrupt’
The CEO of Wizz Air József Váradi appeared unfazed in comments after the Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary suggested its Hungarian rival and airBaltic could go bankrupt before the end of the year.…
Bell and KAI sign MoU to pitch MV-75 tiltrotor for South Korea’s HSMUH
Bell Textron and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to study a version of the MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor for the Republic of Korea’s High Speed…
US Air Force seeks long-range palletized cruise missile under FAMM-BAR effort
The US Air Force is looking for industry partners to develop a low-cost, long-range air-to-surface missile launchable in volume from cargo aircraft, as the service seeks to…
