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Briefing for May 04

Spirit Airlines has ceased operations, while new NTSB data suggests a deliberate act in the China Eastern 737 crash, raising critical safety and security concerns across commercial aviation.

The commercial aviation sector is facing significant challenges with the confirmed shutdown of Spirit Airlines and disturbing new data from the China Eastern 737 crash pointing to a deliberate act. Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten a looming aviation fuel crisis, further complicating operational costs and stability. Meanwhile, Boeing continues to grapple with production and quality control issues, impacting fleet reliability and supply chains.

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Medium Google News (aviation)

Air India Seeks New CEO

A new CEO could signal shifts in Air India's strategic direction, fleet modernization, or technology investments, which might create future opportunities or competitive shifts.

Medium Defense News (air)

Israel to Acquire More F-35 and F-15 Warplanes

Large military aircraft procurements often involve associated software and training systems, representing potential future opportunities in the defense sector.

Medium Simple Flying

Lufthansa Suspends 25 European Routes

Route suspensions by a major carrier reflect operational adjustments, which can impact demand for flight planning and scheduling software, and potentially create opportunities for competitors.

Medium Google News (aviation)

Platts Launches SAF Price Assessments for China

New SAF pricing benchmarks in China provide crucial data for airlines and operators in Asia, influencing fuel procurement strategies and demand for carbon accounting software.

Medium Google News (aviation)

United B767 Accident at Newark Airport

Aviation incidents often lead to increased scrutiny of operational procedures, pilot training, and safety management systems, potentially driving demand for related software solutions.

Medium Google News (aviation)

Russia Uses Algeria as Logistics Hub for Shadow Aviation Fleet

This highlights the use of 'shadow fleets' for geopolitical purposes, which can impact international aviation regulations, tracking, and security, potentially driving demand for advanced surveillance and compliance software.

Medium Google News (aviation)

Icelandair Revises Fleet Strategy for Carbon Efficiency

Icelandair's focus on fleet efficiency for decarbonization highlights a growing trend among airlines, increasing demand for fuel optimization, route planning, and carbon accounting software.

Medium Google News (aviation)

SAS Warns of Europe's SAF Supply Gap by 2030

A potential SAF supply gap by 2030 highlights a significant challenge for European aviation's decarbonization goals, increasing pressure for alternative solutions and advanced carbon management software.

Medium Google News (aviation)

Iran War Impacts MRO Growth in Jordan

Geopolitical conflicts can disrupt regional MRO capabilities and supply chains, increasing the need for robust inventory management and maintenance planning software to navigate such challenges.

Medium Google News (aviation)

US Aviation Faces Widespread Flight Disruptions

Widespread flight disruptions highlight the critical need for robust operational planning, real-time tracking, and communication software for airlines and airports to manage irregular operations and passenger impact.

Low The Aviationist

Israel's KC-46 Tanker Completes Maiden Flight

New military aircraft entering service require associated training, maintenance, and mission planning software, presenting potential long-term opportunities.

Low Flying Magazine

General Aviation Market Shows Strong Momentum into 2026

Positive market momentum in GA suggests a healthy customer base for our products, but also highlights persistent challenges like tariffs and supply chain issues that our solutions could help address.

Low Google News (aviation)

US Aviation Chaos Unleashed: 317 Flights Scrapped and 546 Schedules Disrupted Across Florida, New York, Illinois, Texas and Michigan as Passengers Face Mounting Uncertainty — What Travelers Need to Know About Today’s Widespread Flight Upheava - Travel And Tour World

US Aviation Chaos Unleashed: 317 Flights Scrapped and 546 Schedules Disrupted Across Florida, New York, Illinois, Texas and Michigan as Passengers Face Mounting Uncertainty — What Travelers Need to Know About Today’s Widespread Flight Upheava  Travel And Tour World

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(OC) NZ 787-9 at AKL

Was going through old photos and found this interesting one from AKL last year - loved opportunity when waiting at baggage claim submitted by /u/Northern_Lights101 [link] [comments]

Low Google News (aviation)

Report Ranks Top 10 Most Efficient Airlines

Provides benchmarks for airline operational efficiency, which can inform our product development for fuel optimization, route planning, and crew management software.

Low Reddit r/aviation

VT-YBL at BLR

I was on IX1971 & I saw VT-YBL at BLR. There is nothing special about VT-YBL. Also if you’re wondering VT-YBL is the 737-MAX-8-200. The 737-MAX-8-200 has more seats then than 737-MAX-8. This was taken on 22nd March 2026. submitted by /u/Otherwise-Arrival814 [link] [comments]

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Moronic Monday

Now in a beautiful automated format, this is a place to ask all the questions that are either just downright silly or too small to warrant their own thread. The ground rules: No question is too dumb, unless: it's already addressed in the FAQ (you have read that, right?), or it...

Low Google News (aviation)

EgyptAir Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737 MAX

New aircraft deliveries indicate fleet modernization and expansion, which can lead to demand for updated operational, maintenance, and flight planning software compatible with new aircraft types.

Low Google News (aviation)

Joby Aviation Q1 Earnings Preview

Monitoring Joby's earnings provides insight into the financial health and progress of a key eVTOL developer, relevant for understanding the emerging AAM market.

Low Google News (aviation)

India Aviation Market Insights 2026-2034 Report

Provides a long-term outlook on the Indian aviation market, identifying growth areas and policy impacts that could shape future demand for our software solutions in a key emerging market.

Low Reddit r/aviation

Memories of Spirit

A timelapse of pushback and takeoff from ORD on Spirit, clicked about 8 years ago but feels like yesterday. I really did like this airline. submitted by /u/blackgene25 [link] [comments]

Low Leeham News

Reader Comments Open Forum, Week of May 4

LNA’s Comments Open Forum allows Readers opportunities to comment about any post (note, we said “Post”, not any “Topic”). All comments will be held for review and Moderation per our new policy. The Open Forum enables Readers to... Read More The post Reader Comments Open Forum,...

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SoCal AMEs

Hey guys! I just had a thought, has anyone actually took their AME as their primary doctor? I’m currently looking to get my medical and I’m from SoCal. And I’m wondering if people actually take their AME as their Primary doctor to which they be familiar with you health wise. ...

Low Reddit r/flying

CA DPEs

Anyone have any DPE recommendations in CA (I’m based in socal but willing to go anywhere) who do CFI initial and are responsive? Having a difficult time finding! submitted by /u/Username_Was_Avail [link] [comments]

Low The War Zone

Where Are The Carriers As Of May 3, 2026: Ford Finally Heads Home

Two carrier strike groups remain in the Middle East as President Trump announces ‘Project Freedom’ to get trapped ships out of the Persian Gulf. The post Where Are The Carriers As Of May 3, 2026: Ford Finally Heads Home appeared first on The War Zone.

Low Reddit r/aviation

Engine maintenance?

Just got off an uneventful flight on an A321 NEO. Noticed that the left engine was opened up, right wasn’t. What could be the reason for this? submitted by /u/orangelightpoll [link] [comments]

Low Reddit r/flying

Accelerated Program/Finish Up

Hey all, I have my PPL and IFR rating. I have 170 hours and want to finish up my commercial and get my CFI/CFII done. I’m looking for somewhere that is gonna get me done as fast as possible. I’m disciplined enough for the studying needed and am prepared for the to be my full t...

Low Reddit r/flying

Chat am I cooked (4 failures)

Hello, I’m currently a CFI/CFII and a 141 Check Instructor at a large Part 141 school. I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting lately on my training journey and wanted to ask for some honest perspective and advice from people in the industry. Right now, I have 4 checkride failures...

Low Reddit r/flying

Should I get my PPL G for fun?

I fly a computer for work, and need more fun summer hobbies. Any other ATPs with experience soaring? Fun hobby? Challenging? Easy (sorta) to pick up and go fly on weekends? submitted by /u/DatSexyDude [link] [comments]

Low Reddit r/aviation

F1 Miami Flyover

I went to F1 Miami today and I was treated to the coolest flyover that I have seen in person. B2 bomber baby!!!! Sorry for the colorful language but I was pumped and has so much adrenaline in me as you can imagine F1 about to start, Thunderstruck playing in the background and ...

Low FAA Federal Register

Establishment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Ceiba, PR

This action establishes Class D and Class E airspace at the Jose Aponte de la Torre (RVR) airport, Ceiba, PR. The FAA is taking this action due to the United States Marine Corps (USMC) operating an airport traffic control tower (ATCT) at the RVR airport.

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, - 231, and -232 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a fatigue test th...

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Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-21-10, which applies to certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A airplanes. AD 2023-21-10 requires an inspection of the horizontal stabilizer (HS) left- and right-hand le...

Low Reddit r/aviation

Spirit was kind to my daughter

People always love to talk trash. They don't read the small print and then they get angry at the employees. People were spoiled. Spirit delivered what it said it would. Safe travel at an affordable price. What more do you really want if you're trying to save money. They were a...

Low The War Zone

Israel To Buy Extra F-15IA And F-35I Squadrons

After years of high-tempo operations in the Middle East, Israel has locked in plans to further expand its airpower with new F-15IA and F-35I fighters. The post Israel To Buy Extra F-15IA And F-35I Squadrons appeared first on The War Zone.

Low Reddit r/aviation

Plane Collides With Bakery Truck on New Jersey Turnpike

https://x.com/breaking911/status/2051046157137117662 United 169, Boeing 767, Venice Italy to Newark "Plane Collides With Bakery Truck on New Jersey Turnpike A plane struck a bakery truck traveling northbound on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday at about 1:50 p.m. EST, accordin...

Low The Aviationist

The U.S. Navy Declares IOC for P-8A Poseidon Increment 3 Block 2

The Initial Operational Capability (IOC) was achieved after testing performed by Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VX-1) with support from the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program Office (PMA-290). The U.S. Navy has declared Initial Operational Capability (I...

Low Reddit r/flying

When to start descent from high altitude under lost comm

You are an airliner cruising at 35,000 on an airway. Your clearance limit is the destination airport. Conditions are IMC at cruise and IMC at destination. You are not flying a STAR. When do you begin your descent from cruise? submitted by /u/tommyboy11011 [link] [comments]

Low Reddit r/aviation

CMV: Boom Aerospace looks like an Investment Scam

I don’t claim to have universal knowledge of all engineering, but the math isn’t mathing here. Building a jet that can cruise at Mach 1.7 long enough to make these numbers work means using some hyper-efficient Star Wars level engine technology. I don’t even think there’s a mil...

Low Runway Girl Network

Aviation for Good aims to redefine medical access for rural villages

With extensive experience in the aviation, science and technology sectors, Rachel Gardner-Poole OBE is seeking to transform humanitarian air services with a new non-profit called Aviation for Good. “There is very little awareness, even within aviation, of the impact of humanit...

Low Reddit r/flying

Checkrides

How common do you think it is for someone to pass every checkride they’ve taken? For example if they took their 3 core checkrides, then did comercial multi and CFI, CFII, and MEI. Just curious. Currently I’m 2/2 and working towards commercial single engine. I know a few people...

Low Reddit r/flying

I just did my first flying lesson and I don’t understand a single thing

Hi guys, would like some advice for how to comprehend or understand what the instructor is teaching. There is so much information to process such as RPM, Throttle, Climbs, descents, airspeed. I think I’m overwhelmed by flying. Does anyone have advice on how to process or under...

Low Reddit r/aviation

(Full video) Concorde nose drop demonstration at Manchester! (OC)

Some people pointed out the video was cut short, I uploaded the wrong file! Here's the full one, sorry about that:( this was my favourite museum I visited on my Concorde world tour (I gotta post my final pics of that as well at some point)!! The tour package is super in depth,...

Low Google News (aviation)

Dhaka, Bangladesh Shakes the Global Aviation Industry as Biman Bangladesh Airlines Places a Game-Changing Order for 14 Boeing Dreamliner and 737 MAX Jets, Signaling an Ambitious Leap Toward Becoming South Asia’s Next Major Air Travel Hub Ami - Travel And Tour World

Dhaka, Bangladesh Shakes the Global Aviation Industry as Biman Bangladesh Airlines Places a Game-Changing Order for 14 Boeing Dreamliner and 737 MAX Jets, Signaling an Ambitious Leap Toward Becoming South Asia’s Next Major Air Travel Hub Ami  Travel And Tour World

Low Reddit r/flying

Is flight instructing that bad of a job?

I understand that almost everyone got into aviation because the eventual goal is to be an airline pilot, but is being a CFI really that bad? I get it that it's not an easy job and the pay isn't exactly great, but doesn't getting paid to fly more than make up for it at least? B...

Low Reddit r/aviation

747s bound for Honolulu filled with all their cargo - OC

OC - I captured several 747s inbound to Honolulu last summer. I had tried to get the UPS for the last several trips but never really got it with my DSLR until now. submitted by /u/Captainrexcody [link] [comments]

Low The War Zone

Could The X-BAT Stealth Fighter Drone Change The Air Combat Game?

We talk with Armor Harris, the chief designer of X-BAT, about its GE engine, thrust-vectoring controls, Hivemind AI 'pilot' and forthcoming flight-test plans. The post Could The X-BAT Stealth Fighter Drone Change The Air Combat Game? appeared first on The War Zone.

Low Reddit r/flying

First flight, first takeoff

Finally got into the cockpit of an Aquila A211 today and I’m officially hooked. I wasn't expecting to do much more than follow along, but my instructor let me handle the takeoff! Feeling the wheels leave the ground for the first time while actually having my hand on the stick ...

Low Reddit r/flying

Harsh Reality

I am just looking for a little more understanding of the hiring environment. I am aware of the insane amount of issued commercial and CFI certs these past few years. Im also aware that Spirit going down makes hiring even more competitive. I am currently flight instructing and ...

Low Reddit r/aviation

Full moon and a 777

Shot with an 800mm lens with high humidity (therefore the weird edges of the plane and moon). Took two months and three full moons to finally nail this one. The reason this is unique (for me) is due to the new flight path that planes taking off from DXB take due to the Iran co...

Low Reddit r/flying

A question for the banner tow pilots

For the past several days a banner-towing Cessna 152 has been spending six to seven hours a day orbiting a golf course in Palm Desert, California (between KPSP and KTRM): https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N24242 There is no special event taking place at this golf course....

Low Runway Girl Network

SES advances work on multi-band ESA for meoSphere + LEO IFC

Preparing to offer meoSphere Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) plus Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-powered inflight connectivity from 2030, SES reveals it is advancing work on a multi-band, multi-orbit, multi-beam electronically steerable antenna (ESA) solution to support the hybrid s...

Low Reddit r/flying

Celebrating a professional milestone.

Hello! I am a few months away from a pretty important professional milestone (10,000 hours). These kinda things are important to me and I wanna celebrate with a flying based vacation where I get to hopefully solo in a glider, even if for a short pattern. I’ve been flying jets ...

Low Aerotime Hub

China Eastern A350 strikes jet bridge in Shanghai: video

A China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900 collided with a passenger boarding bridge in Shanghai, prompting an official investigation.… The post China Eastern A350 strikes jet bridge in Shanghai: video appeared first on AeroTime.

Low The Aviationist

Belgium Shows Testing of F-16 with FZ275 Laser-Guided Rockets in C-UAS Trial

Following the Belgian Air Force’s announcement in March about the testing of Thales Belgium’s laser guided rockets from its F-16s, footage now shows the trials in the Counter-UAS role. Weeks after the Belgian Air Force confirmed the ongoing integration of the FZ275 Laser-Guide...

Low Leeham News

Change incorporation on Boeing 777-9s will take “years”, CEO said

Subscription Required Open to All Readers By Scott Hamilton Background to a new series May 3, 2026, © Leeham News: Boeing has more than 30 777-9s built and stored at the Everett (WA) Paine Field, where the 777s... Read More The post Change incorporation on Boeing 777-9s will t...

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Captain Jon Jackson of Spirit Airlines was supposed to take his final retirement flight today. After Spirit's shutdown, he instead was a passenger on a Southwest flight into Baltimore. There, Capt. Jackson was given the traditional water cannon salute and a surprise welcome party at the gate.

From Southwest's instagram: "Today was supposed to be Capt. Jon Jackson’s retirement flight with Spirit Airlines. After the airline’s sudden shutdown, he found himself heading home as a passenger, seated in the back of a Southwest flight with his son, Chris, a Southwest First ...

Low Reddit r/flying

To all current employed cfis from an unemployed CFI

This may or may not get hate, but I just wanted to express my thoughts as a jobless CFI I feel like the majority of people in my position can agree with me when I say I see you. Early mornings, late nights, the moments that make you question your life choices at 7 AM on a Tues...

Low Reddit r/flying

Best summer job for a teenager aspiring to be a commercial pilot.

My sons are 16 and 14 and are aspiring to be a commercial airline pilot and an aviation mechanic, respectively . My 16 year old had issues returning to his lifeguard summer job. He wants to apply to a grocery store. I’m sure that there are better options for summer work betwee...

Low Runway Girl Network

Employees, travelers reel as Spirit Airlines shutters operations

In a devastating blow to its employees and stranded ticket holders, bankrupt Spirit Airlines abruptly began closing its operations in the early hours of Saturday morning. “It is with great disappointment that on May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines started an orderly wind-down of our ...

Low Reddit r/flying

Spirit should be a watershed event

To the folks complaining about not getting hired to the regional of your choice at 1500 hours… today was the reality of this industry. And by that I mean there are no guarantees The crew who landed the last flights for Spirit were at their career destination. Not because they ...

Low Pilot Institute

How to Fly a Drone for Beginners

Something shifts that moment you hear the unmistakable whine of props spooling up. You spent hours planning on the ground, but now it’s real. As your drone lifts off, every small input on the sticks matters. It can feel equally thrilling and terrifying. You’re not alone. Consu...

Low World Airline News

Spirit Airlines shuts down all operations

Spirit Airlines at 2 am (0200) EDT on May 2, 2026 made this announcement: It is with great disappointment that on May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately. To our Guests: all flights have been cancelled, and customer se...

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Spirit Airlines collapses, ceases all operations

Spirit Airlines announced on the night of May 1-2, 2026 that it has ceased all operations, with immediate… The post Spirit Airlines collapses, ceases all operations appeared first on AeroTime.

Low The Aviationist

Tikaboo Peak, Legendary Area 51 Viewing Spot, Closed by U.S. Government

From 1995 until now, Tikaboo Peak – 26 miles from Groom Lake – offered the closest and best public vantage point with a complete view of Area 51.  A notification by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) indicates that the closure of approximately 22,987 acres of formerly ac...

Low Air & Space Forces Magazine

New ‘Bridge’ Air Force One Finishes Testing Ahead of Summer Debut

The Air Force has finished modifying and testing the new VC-25B Bridge aircraft that will serve as a temporary Air Force One, the service announced May 1. All that’s left now is to finish painting the jet before it starts flying this summer. The post New ‘Bridge’ Air Force One...

Low Air & Space Forces Magazine

AFA, Space Force Leaders Honor Gen. Schriever with Statue and a Toast

Top Air Force and Space Force leaders past and present celebrated the legacy of Gen. Bernard A. Schriever—the “father of the U.S. military space and missile program”—and the growth of the new space service by unveiling of his bronze statue during the Air & Space Forces Associa...

Low Breaking Defense

Hegseth orders 5,000 US troops to withdraw from Germany

“This decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground,” Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell wrote in a brief statement.

Low The Aviationist

VC-25B ‘Bridge’ Aircraft for New Air Force One Completes Testing

The U.S. Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft has completed modification and flight testing, and is now being painted ahead of its introduction in service this summer. The U.S. Air Force has announced on May 1, 2026, that the VC-25B Bridge aircraft, Boeing 747 gifted by the gove...

Low Runway Girl Network

Amazon Leo ESA, ThinKom Nexus and new Starlink kit break cover

Three new aero antennas are arriving on the scene with the goal of shaking up aviation connectivity as we know it. They’re compact, lightweight and don’t follow traditional aviation industry standards. Notably, each one boasts the ability to support eye-watering download speed...

Low Air & Space Forces Magazine

Pentagon’s Big Bet on Reconciliation Sparks Lawmaker Concerns

The Pentagon is counting on Congress to navigate a legislative tightrope and pass a party-line bill to fund nearly a quarter of its $1.5 trillion budget request for fiscal 2027, including billions of dollars for top priorities like Golden Dome, the F-35, munitions, and unmanne...

Low The War Zone

New Nuclear Bunker Buster Bomb Plans Revealed (Updated)

There has been talk for decades about a true successor to the specialized deep bunker-busting B61-11 nuclear bomb. The post New Nuclear Bunker Buster Bomb Plans Revealed (Updated) appeared first on The War Zone.

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NASA Kennedy Center Director Announces Plans to Retire

NASA announced Friday Janet Petro, center director for the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is retiring. Prior to joining NASA, Petro worked in a variety of military and industry positions, ultimately beginning her career at the agency in 2007 and working her way up t...

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NASA Artemis II Crew Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell

Nasdaq Chair and Chief Executive Officer Adena T. Friedman, left, and NASA’s Artemis II crewmembers CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, and NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman, right, ring the closing bell of the Nasdaq market sessi...

Low The Aviationist

New Images Show China’s GJ-21 Naval UCAV with Landing Gear Extended

The GJ-21 is considered a naval derivative of the GJ-11 Collaborative Combat Aircraft, as demonstrated by features such as launch bar and arrestor hook, meant to fly off the Type 076 Sichuan LHD.  A new unofficial picture of China’s GJ-21 naval Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (...

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Key Support Equipment Arrives at Kennedy for Roman Space Telescope

Technicians at NASA’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida offloaded eight high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) wall modules and other ground support equipment on April 27. The equipment will support launch processing of...

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NASA’s STORIE Mission to Tell Tale of Earth’s Ring Current

Earth’s magnetic field is like a powerful trap. It lures electrically charged particles in space, near our planet, and snares them in an invisible, doughnut-shaped pen around Earth known as the ring current. This captive swarm of charged particles plays an important role in ho...

Low Air & Space Forces Magazine

Denys Overholser, Stealth Pioneer Whose Work Led to the F-117, Dies at 86

Denys Overholser, the Lockheed Martin engineer whose insights on the mathematics of radar cross section led directly to the first operational stealth attack airplane and permanently reshaped combat aircraft design and tactics, died April 28 at the age of 86. The post Denys Ove...

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APG-85 Fielding May Come 9 Months Early, Estimated Unit Cost Of $8.8 Million

The Air Force now expects to receive the first Northrop Grumman APG-85 radar for the F-35A fighter by Lockheed Martin in April 2028–nine months earlier than previously scheduled, according to the service’s fiscal […] The post APG-85 Fielding May Come 9 Months Early, Estimated ...

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Navy’s MQ-25A Unmanned Tanker Finishes First Test Flight

The first Boeing MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based unmanned tanker aircraft conducted its first flight test on April 25, a year later than previously planned, the Navy and Boeing revealed on April 27. […] The post Navy’s MQ-25A Unmanned Tanker Finishes First Test Flight appeared f...

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Space Out This Summer with Variety of NASA STEM Activities

Summer is “Go” for launch, and NASA has a universe of ways to help you to jump in, explore, and create! Whether you prefer to spend this season fueling your creativity, going outdoors into nature, or daydreaming about your future, NASA offers ways to take your interests to the...

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Bombardier free cash flow improves by $664M in first quarter

Bombardier released its first-quarter financial results for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26) on Thursday. The company reports a $1.6 billion revenue that was mainly driven by its service segment and aircraft deliveries. In total, its revenue grew 5% year-over-year, with its se...

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Last Bits

Should you or shouldn't you. The post Last Bits appeared first on KITPLANES.

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American Airlines returns to Venezuela with first Miami to Caracas flight

American Airlines made history on April 30, 2026 with the first nonstop flight between the United States and Venezuela in seven years. Flight AA3599 departed Miami (MIA) at 10:11 a.m. bound for Caracas (CCS). The departure included a celebration at the gate where American welc...

Low Air & Space Forces Magazine

Trump Picks Schiess as Next Space Force Chief

Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess has been nominated by President Donald Trump to become the next Chief of Space Operations, the top uniformed leader in the U.S. Space Force. The post Trump Picks Schiess as Next Space Force Chief appeared first on Air & Space Forces Magazine.

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Hubble Spots a Starry Spiral

In this new picture from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, a spiral galaxy glittering with star clusters is the center of attention. NGC 3137 is located 53 million light-years away in the constellation Antlia (the Air Pump). As a nearby spiral galaxy, this target offers astronome...

Low Corporate Jet Investor

CJI Latin America 2026- Presentations

Thank you for attending CJI Latin America 2026. Please find all the presentations and videos below. Click the following link for photos from the conference, or click the image below: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCSrXV 27th April – Day One 09.00 Registration and morning refreshments ...

Low Leeham News

Bjorn’s Corner: Blended Wing Body Airliners. Part 8

May 1, 2026, ©. Leeham News: We are making a series of articles on the Blended Wing Body (BWB) as a potentially more efficient design for passenger-carrying airliners than the classical Tube-And-Wing (TAW) configuration. In the seventh article... Read More The post Bjorn’s Cor...

Low Australian Aviation

Podcast: From washing planes to flying them

On this Australian Aviation Podcast, Riley McDonald of Paul Bennet Airshows tells Jake how he chased his dream of a career in aviation – and how we can encourage other young people to do the same.

Low Australian Aviation

Qantas and Jetstar extend capacity cuts into September quarter

Citing “significantly elevated” fuel prices and “continued strong demand for travel to Europe”, Qantas and Jetstar will see a two-percentage-point reduction in international capacity for 1Q27, and extend current domestic cuts of five percentage points until the end of September.

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Government secures 100m litres of jet fuel to shore up supply

The shipments, alongside almost half a billion litres of diesel bound for Darwin, are on top of eight already announced with BP Australia, Ampol, and Viva Energy, which are scheduled to arrive in Australia over the next two months.

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Modification of Class E Airspace; Nenana Municipal Airport, Nenana, AK

This action modifies the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Nenana Municipal Airport, Nenana, AK, to accommodate revisions to the airport's instrument approach procedures (IAP). This action supports the safety and management of instrument flig...

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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Engines

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) Model CF34-1A, CF34-3A, CF34- 3A1, CF34-3A2, and CF34-3B engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a dual engine power loss event and consequent manufacturer investigation, w...

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Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a New Approval of Information Collection: Reauthorization Section 769 Survey To Evaluate Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Staffing Levels

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of a new information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments o...

Low Air & Space Forces Magazine

Air Force Leaders: More Parts Key to Bringing Up C-5’s Low Readiness Rate

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach told lawmakers Apr. 30 that the service’s biggest airlifter, the C-5 Galaxy, has a 37 percent mission capable rate—one of several challenges facing the mobility fleet. The post Air Force Leaders: More Parts Key to Bringing Up C...

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Wilsbach: Air Force Will Seek to Replace Aircraft Lost in Epic Fury

The Air Force wants to replace at least some of the aircraft it has lost during Operation Epic Fury against Iran through a supplemental budget request to Congress, Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach indicated April 30. The post Wilsbach: Air Force Will Seek to Replace Air...

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Hegseth: US Will Require ‘a Lot More’ Than 100 B-21 Bombers

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told lawmakers April 30 that the Pentagon should consider buying “a lot more” B-21 Raider next-generation stealth bombers, signaling top-level interest in expanding the official program of record for the aircraft. The post Hegseth: US Will Req...

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Press Release: Biman Bangladesh orders 14 Boeing 787s and 737 MAXs

Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced today the national carrier has placed its largest-ever order, selecting 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to expand and modernize its fleet. The new order includes: Eight 787-10s, Biman’s first order of the largest 787 varia...

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NASA Invites Media to Ireland Artemis Accords Signing

Ireland will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 3 p.m. EDT Monday, May 4, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will host Ambassador of Ireland to the United States of America Geraldine Byrne Nason; Minister for Enterprise, Tourism an...

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Trump At A Crossroads For Continuing The War With Iran

The president is reportedly discussing new options for attacking Iran while facing a legal deadline on continuing the conflict. The post Trump At A Crossroads For Continuing The War With Iran appeared first on The War Zone.

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Iridium prepares to unleash Certus 100 safety for civil aviation

As Iridium Communications works with key partners to secure clearance from the US FAA to support safety services with its next-gen Certus safety satcom, the L-band Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operator is fielding strong interest from OEMs for solutions that will utilize it...

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Air Force seeks to scrap its E-11 BACN fleet

An Air Force spokesperson told Breaking Defense following the hearing that there are seven E-11s in the current fleet, and confirmed that the plan is to replace them with the emerging DAF (Department of the Air Force) Battle Network.

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Air Force Wants To Axe Its E-11A BACN Communications Jets

The Air Force wants space-based systems to take over from the E-11A in providing critical data fusion and communications relay capabilities. The post Air Force Wants To Axe Its E-11A BACN Communications Jets appeared first on The War Zone.

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Odyssey Team Celebrates on a Global Map of Mars

Description Team members past and present from NASA’s 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter mission gathered on April 15, 2026, to celebrate 25 years since the spacecraft’s launch, which took place April 7, 2001. For the occasion, the team rolled out a giant global map of Mars created usi...

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Meink: Air Force Has Five More E-7s Under Contract

The Air Force has contracts in place for five additional E-7A Wedgetail airborne battle management aircraft, Secretary Troy Meink told lawmakers April 30. Meink also said the Department of the Air Force wants to work with Congress to find ways to continue to fund the E-7 next ...

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NTSB releases final report of Gulfstream mountain crash in California

The NTSB has released the final report on the Gulfstream 695A (N965BC) that crashed into mountainous terrain near San Bernardino, California on April 13, 2024. The report states the pilot had been in a recurrency training program the week before the flight and was returning ho...

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The Sud-Est Grognard Looked Awkward, But It Was Built to Hit Hard

There are strange aircraft, and then there is the Sud-Est Grognard. At first, the French prototype didn’t look like a sleek jet-age attack plane. Instead, it seemed like the result of a clash between aerodynamic ideas and practical needs. The cockpit was set far forward in the...

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U.S. Air Force Wants to Order More EA-37Bs, Retire E-11A

In a document submitted to Congress, the U.S. Air Force laid out its desire to almost double its order of EA-37B electronic attack aircraft while cutting its relatively new fleet of E-11A BACN jets by FY 2028. In a suprising move, the U.S. Air Force’s unique and highly active ...

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Tecnam secures 86 confirmed aircraft orders at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026

Tecnam announced on Wednesday that it secured a total of 86 aircraft orders during AERO Friedrichshafen 2026. The company had the largest booth in the entire show and made multiple announcements throughout the show. It unveiled its new P2012 VIP aircraft, then later celebrated...

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Op-Ed: Why geopolitical instability is redefining private aviation

Please enjoy this Op-Ed contribution from Kolin Jones, Founder and CEO at Amalfi Jets Since 2019, I’ve been building Amalfi Jets, a private aviation brokerage charter business in an industry that most people only think about on the surface. Over time, one thing has become part...

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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… The post ANAC, FAA, and EASA sign off on Embraer’s redesigned Praetor 600E appeared first on AeroTime.

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CH-53K gears up for first deployment with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit

“The Marine Corps has a very deliberate plan for not only training, but also personnel and additional preparation for that deployment,” Col. Kate Fleeger, the helicopter’s program manager, said. “So we are deliberately moving through those individual checklist items to get rea...

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Electra signs agreement with Norway for Ultra Short demonstration flights

Electra, Bristow Group, Avinor and the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority signed a contract on April 21 for the launch of the second international test project for low to zero-emission aviation. The project is built on Norway's established international test arena and will col...

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Ukraine to allow drone sales abroad, with caveats

Zelenskyy said he will ease restrictions on Ukrainian arms manufacturers, with regulations prioritizing the requirements of national forces first before exports are allowed.

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AMA: Astronaut Don Pettit - Ask Your Questions Now (May 4th) 🚀

A few months ago, an incredible photo from the ISS was accidentally removed, quickly reapproved, and caused more turbulence than expected. Out of that, something genuinely great came together. We’re excited to welcome astronaut Don Pettit for an AMA right here on r/aviation. 📅...

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Embraer Praetor 600E earns triple certification from FAA, EASA and ANAC

Embraer has announced that the Praetor 600E has earned triple certification from the FAA, EASA and Brazil's Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC). The aircraft was unveiled alongside the Praetor 500E in February as the next evolution in the Praetor aircraft family. "Achievi...

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The Regulatory Reality Behind the Autonomous ATC Gold Rush

Subscription Required Open to All Readers By Vincent E. Bianco III April 30, 2026, © Leeham News: Venture capital is flooding into autonomous air traffic control. The investor enthusiasm is rational. The regulatory assumptions behind it are not.... Read More The post The Regul...

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Middle Eastern carriers see 60% drop in global demand

Figures for March 2026 released by the International Air Transport Association showed an 0.6 per cent drop in global international demand from March 2025, with capacity down 6.2 per cent. It comes after Airservices found Australian traffic through the Gulf fell by 77 per cent ...

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RAAF joins New Zealand crews in joint exercise

As part of Exercise Mobility Astra, RAAF members operated a C-130J Hercules out of RNZAF Base Woodbourne, providing crews with a new and challenging environment to train in.

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Parafield light plane crash leaves 2 dead, others injured

The Diamond DA42 Twin Star, believed to be registered VH-YQP, crashed into a hangar at around 2pm on Wednesday, killing both people on board and injuring several on the ground in the subsequent fire, with 10 taken to hospital.

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Amendment of Class E Airspace; Miami, FL

This action corrects a final rule published by the FAA in the Federal Register on February 13, 2026, amending Class D and E airspace in Miami, FL. This action corrects discrepancies between the discussion of the rule in the preamble, which contained the accurate airspace descr...

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Establishment of Prohibited Area P-75; New York, NY

This action proposes to establish Prohibited Area 75 (P-75) in the vicinity of the New York, NY, residence of the President of the United States. The United States Secret Service (USSS) requested FAA restrict aircraft operations in the vicinity of President Trump's New York re...

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of crack damage at existing reinforcing repairs in the fuselage frame lower lobe areas in certain sections. This proposed AD wo...

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Spirit Airlines rescue effort frustrates an industry waiting for it to fail

Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... The U.S. airline industry was counting on the death of Spirit Airlines. That’s not an ideal outcome for the Trump administration, however. With the U.S. midterm elections looming, the White House hopes to avoid a mess...

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AGM-183 ARRW Shown on B-1B Bomber for the First Time

The U.S. Air Force released for the first time a short clip showing a B-1B Lancer bomber flying with an AGM-183 ARRW hypersonic weapon carried externally. A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber was shown for the first time while carrying an AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response We...

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United Airlines Drone Strike Reported By Crew On Approach To San Diego

A United Airlines drone strike report is under FAA investigation after Flight 1980 landed safely in San Diego with no injuries or aircraft damage reported. A United Airlines flight landed safely in San Diego on Wednesday morning after its crew reported a possible drone strike ...

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Press Release: Viasat confirms successful launch of ViaSat-3 F3

Viasat, Inc., global leader in satellite communications, today announced the successful launch and initial signal acquisition of the ViaSat-3 Flight 3 (F3) satellite. The satellite successfully separated from the launch vehicle’s upper stage just under five hours after liftoff...

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Marines Realize They Can’t Depend On Army For Ballistic Missile Defense

The Marines currently rely on already strained Army units to provide defense against incoming ballistic missiles, which could be a big problem in the Pacific. The post Marines Realize They Can’t Depend On Army For Ballistic Missile Defense appeared first on The War Zone.

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How to tap into the growing business aviation market in Latin America

Business aviation in Latin America is often discussed through anecdotes. A corporate executive needs to reach multiple mining operations in northern Chile in a single day. An agricultural business owner in Brazil must travel between regional facilities that are not connected b...

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First USMC MQ-58 Valkyrie CCA Drones To Arrive In 2029

The MQ-58 with conventional landing gear will mark the beginning of the Marines’ operational Collaborative Combat Aircraft journey, with other types likely to follow. The post First USMC MQ-58 Valkyrie CCA Drones To Arrive In 2029 appeared first on The War Zone.

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Flying Finnair on its refreshed E190: spotless cabin, few amenities

Flying home after the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) can be a sobering experience for me. After spending days learning about the latest and greatest in #PaxEx innovations, I often find myself in the oldest aircraft with the oldest cabins on the ride home from Hamburg. It serves...

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Boeing B-29 Superfortress Doc returns to EAA AirVenture 2026

EAA has announced that the Boeing B-29 Superfortress Doc will be returning to AirVenture 2026. The association states the aircraft's presence is part of its America 250 theme and celebrates American aviation innovation. Doc was built in 1955 and served at the Griffiss Air Forc...

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Miami plans to add second airport for additional operational capacity

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners approved a motion on Friday to begin the next phase of planning for a potential new airport. The mayor's feasibility report on March 2 stated that Miami International Airport (MIA) could reach full operational capacity within 15 yea...

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FAA eyeing purchase of Dallas building for consolidated ATC facility

The Federal Aviation Administration is considering purchasing a large commercial office building in Dallas, Texas that could eventually serve as the site of a consolidated air traffic control facility, people familiar with the matter told The Air Current. The FAA last year was...

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Think Like a Builder

The right mindset makes the difference. The post Think Like a Builder appeared first on KITPLANES.

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First Nigerian M-346FA Flies with Complete Livery

Nigeria is acquiring 24 M-346FA jets, the light fighter variant of the M-346 trainer, as part of the modernization of its air force. For the first time, an M-346FA destined to Nigeria has flown with the full Nigerian Air Force livery. The aircraft, which is currently flying wi...

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Waco Aircraft Corporation ceases operations and closes plant in Michigan

Waco Aircraft Corporation has ceased operations and terminated all 60 employees at its plant in Battle Creek, Michigan. Employees were sent an email on Wednesday morning telling them not to report for work. A sign was posted on the front door of the building stating that the o...

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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… The post Copa Airlines orders up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft appeared first on AeroTime.

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Sky’s no limit for Qantas flights to Canada

The International Air Services Commission (IASC) has awarded the Flying Kangaroo unrestricted capacity to Canada for 99 years, including its subsidiaries and codeshare arrangements with partners such as American Airlines and WestJet.

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Video Podcast: Iran war turns our skies upside-down

On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David try to make head or tail of the unexpectedly topsy-turvy outcomes of the Middle East crisis on our aviation sector, and examine how the world’s airspace is being reshaped – for now or for good.

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ATSB praises ‘decisive’ flight crew in Qantas engine failure incident

Flight QF520 to Brisbane on 8 November 2024, operated by VH-VYH, was forced to return to Sydney after a loud bang was heard from the right engine during the take-off roll. According to investigators, the failure occurred after the aircraft had already reached V1 decision speed...

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Press Release: Lufthansa launches stopover program at Munich hub

Turning a layover into a city trip: Lufthansa now offers passengers on Singapore and U.S. routes the opportunity to extend their stopover at its Munich hub for up to seven days. As an additional step, hotels and other tourist options in the Bavarian capital can be included in ...

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Press Release: Copa Airlines orders up to 60 more 737 MAX twinjets

Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. and a member of the Star Alliance global airline network, announced the signing of a new agreement with U.S. manufacturer Boeing and GE Aerospace for the purchase of up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, representing an estimated ...

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Airbus 1Q2026 Results: First quarter “suffering”

By Karl Sinclair April 28, 2026, © Leeham News: An abnormally downbeat Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus, was clearly not pleased with how things progressed in the first quarter of 2026. When asked when commercial aircraft delivery rates... Read More The post Airbus 1Q2026 Result...

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Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Textron Aviation, Inc., Model 408 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the manufacturer's revision of the aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) to add a detailed inspection for the horizontal stabilize...

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Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW189 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracking on the ejector ducts. This proposed AD would require repetitively inspecting the left-hand (LH) side and right-han...

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-08- 04, which applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. AD 2023-08-04 required a detailed visual inspection of all door 1 and door 3 lavatory and galley potable water systems for any...

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Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR72 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the ex...

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing m...

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of missing or under torqued fasteners on the slat 2 cove rib 6 brackets. This proposed AD would require a general vi...

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-16-12, which applies to all Airbus SAS Model A319-151N, -153N, - 171N, and -173N airplanes; Model A320-251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes; and Model A321-251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, - 251N...

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200 and A330-300 series airplanes modified by a certain supplemental type certificate (STC). This proposed AD was prompted by a finding that, for airplanes with a flightcrew oxygen s...

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Tickets on Sale for 61st National Championship Air Races

Returning to New Mexico in September, the event features seven racing classes and a Thunderbirds performance. The post Tickets on Sale for 61st National Championship Air Races appeared first on Plane + Pilot.

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Diehl Space³ lav to enter service this year, narrowbody variant afoot

Diehl Aviation’s award-winning aircraft lavatory innovation, Space³, is slated to enter revenue service with an undisclosed airline before the end of the year, introducing important new accessibility features for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) while bolstering cabin effic...

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Clay Lacy will have no special events fees for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Clay Lacy has announced that it will not be charging a special event fee at any of its FBO locations in the U.S. during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The company states that since the World Cup will take place in 16 host cities in three countries over the span of a month, it does n...

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Embraer releases first quarter results for 2026

Embraer announced on Monday its deliveries and backlog for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26). The company states that it delivered 44 aircraft across all it business units, which is a 47% increase compared to the 30 aircraft delivered in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25). The de...

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Press Release: Ascend Airways to surrender UK AOC, return MAX 8s

Ascend Airways has announced a strategic decision to surrender its UK Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and return its fleet of six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to lessors. Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have contributed to a sustained increase in jet fuel prices...

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Press Release: Star Alliance opens new lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun T3

Star Alliance today unveiled its lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), located in the newly opened Terminal 3. The opening builds on the success of the Alliance’s first lounge in Asia in 2024, also in Guangzhou, and reflects the continued evolution of its pre...

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Peru Selects F-16 Block 70 Fighters Amid Political Crisis

Despite government calls to delay the acquisition and two ministers resigning, Peru appears to have already committed funds for the acquisition of 12 F-16 Block 70 fighters. Peru has selected the F-16 Block 70 as its next multirole fighter, marking a major step in the moderniz...

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Chevron CEO predicts air travel prices to increase due to fuel shortages

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth predicted on Sunday that the aviation industry will continue to experience fuel shortages over the next few weeks. Wirth claims that due to current restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, jet fuel availability is tightening quickly in Euro...

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Canada’s F-35 review drags on with no decision timeline

Canada’s defense minister has confirmed that Ottawa’s review of its plan to purchase 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets is… The post Canada’s F-35 review drags on with no decision timeline appeared first on AeroTime.

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Southwest Independence One Takes Flight For America’s 250th

Southwest Independence One celebrates America’s 250th with a patriotic 1776 livery, special details, and a first flight from Dallas to Philadelphia. Southwest Airlines has never been shy about putting a little personality on its airplanes. As the United States gets ready to ce...

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Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: For the Information Collection Entitled, Website for Frequency Coordination Request

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection via the FAA's deployed Web-based Frequency Coordination system (WebFCR), whi...

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Amendment of Class E Airspace; Miami, FL

This action corrects a final rule published by the FAA in the Federal Register on February 13, 2026, amending Class D and E airspace in Miami, FL, and implementing administrative updates to the coordinates for the LAYDN Initial Approach Fix (IAF). However, there were inaccurac...

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Press Release: Emirates completes three-ESA Starlink install on A380

Emirates’ flagship A380, long celebrated as one of aviation’s most iconic aircraft, is set to reach new heights as the first installation of next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi onboard has just been completed. The Emirates A380 was one of the first commercial aircraft in the world ...

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Southwest Airlines unveils “Independence One” on N1776R

Southwest Airlines celebrates the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding with the introduction of Independence One, a special new livery from the airline that is known for democratizing the skies.  Independence One will join two additional Southwest® America-themed planes—...

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Prospects Dimming On Iran-U.S. Deal To Open Strait, End War

Tehran has delivered a new offer to Washington that is unlikely to move the needle as blockade aims to cripple Iran's oil infrastructure. The post Prospects Dimming On Iran-U.S. Deal To Open Strait, End War appeared first on The War Zone.

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CityLink Cessna Caravan crash in South Sudan kills 14

A CityLink Aviation Cessna 208 Caravan crashed near Juba, South Sudan, on April 27, 2026, killing all 14… The post CityLink Cessna Caravan crash in South Sudan kills 14 appeared first on AeroTime.

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Boeing Releases Images of First Operational MQ-25’s Maiden Flight

The U.S. Navy’s first production representative MQ-25 Stingray flew for the first time on April 25, 2026, demonstrating the ability to autonomously taxi, take off, fly and land. Boeing and the U.S. Navy have officially announced first test flight of a production representative...

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Evidence Of Ukraine Using AIM-120C-8 Missiles Emerges

Wreckage imagery indicates Ukraine is fielding near-top-tier AIM-120C-8s, which are employable via F-16s and NASAMS launchers. The post Evidence Of Ukraine Using AIM-120C-8 Missiles Emerges appeared first on The War Zone.

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North Dakota Representative killed in Beechcraft crash in Minneapolis

North Dakota Representative Liz Conmy was killed after a Beechcraft Debonair 33 crashed near the Crystal Airport (MIC) on Saturday. The aircraft crashed at around 11:51 a.m. into a public park shortly after attempting to take off, according to ABC News. Metropolitan Airports C...

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Canadian province to sell $28.9M Challenger 650 - days after purchase

Ontario is looking to sell the $28.9 million Bombardier Challenger 650 that was purchased on April 17 after public backlash. The pre-owned jet was to be used by Ontario Premier Doug Ford and was purchased directly from Bombardier. The province had been working for several mont...

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Where Aviation Is a Lifeline: Connecting Northern Canada with Rise Air

From ATR: Somewhere in Northern Saskatchewan, a mother is waiting. She needs to get to a medical appointment in the city, one she can’t miss. There’s no highway that will take her there. No train. No bus. Just a small airstrip, a turboprop engine humming to life in -40°C air, ...

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Press Release: Moment to provide wireless IFE for SCAT Airlines

Moment, a leading provider of digital passenger experience solutions, announces a new partnership with SCAT Airlines, a fast-growing carrier based in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Signed on 4 March 2026, the agreement marks a new milestone in Moment’s international expansion, particul...

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Vietnam Aviation Sees Surge in Passenger Numbers

Strong passenger growth in Vietnam indicates a robust and expanding commercial aviation market, suggesting increased demand for operational and passenger management software.

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Airline Pilot Club Rebrands as Amris Aviation

A rebranding by an organization focused on pilot careers could signal new strategic directions or service offerings in the pilot training and recruitment market.