South African Airways CEO Professor John Lamola has resigned, effective end of April 2026, just four years after steering the carrier out of business rescue. The departure coincides with the CFO’s early retirement and immediate resignations from three independent board…
Rheinmetall and Netherlands-based Destinus announced a joint venture named Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems to produce advanced missile systems. Rheinmetall will hold a 51% stake and Destinus 49%, with the entity launching in the second half of 2026. The partnership merges…
Cathay Pacific Airways has launched its ‘Spring Mile-Up’ campaign, offering Cathay members up to 6,000 Asia Miles on roundtrip tickets from Japan to Asia destinations. The promotion runs for bookings from April 10 to May 8, 2026, with travel valid…
Delta Air Lines posted record Q1 2026 non-GAAP revenue of $14.2 billion, up 9.4% year-over-year, with earnings per share of $0.64 exceeding forecasts of $0.61. The results reflect robust demand and premium revenue growth, yielding $530 million pretax profit and…
Turkish Airlines has appointed Prof. Murat Şeker as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Simultaneously, Ahmet Olmuştur takes over as Chief Executive Officer in a sweeping executive reshuffle announced this week. This leadership change positions…
South African Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Prof John Lamola has resigned, effective end of April 2026. The Board, chaired by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy as shareholder representative, accepted the resignation following a recent meeting. Air Chefs CEO Matshela Seshibe…
Turkish Airlines has appointed Ahmet Olmuştur as its new CEO and Prof. Murat Şeker as chairman of the board and executive committee in a significant management reshuffle. Olmuştur, previously chief commercial officer, replaces Bilal Ekşi, while Şeker, the airline’s CFO…
Embraer has named Felipe Santana Santiago de Lima as its new executive vice president of Finance and Investor Relations, effective April 13. The appointment by the board ensures internal continuity in financial leadership for the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer. Santana, currently…
Copa Airlines plans to expand operations in 2026, targeting a fleet of 121 aircraft and 420 daily flights to 88 destinations across 32 countries from Panama’s Tocumen International Airport hub. This growth, driven by pending deliveries of 43 Boeing 737…
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) achieved its fourth straight year of profitability in 2025, posting a net profit of RM137 million that more than doubled the prior year’s result. The group also reported an EBITDA of RM1.6 billion, underscoring sustained financial…
JetBlue has been named the launch customer for FL Technics’ new $70 million maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) hub in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The agreement covers airframe base maintenance for JetBlue’s Airbus A320 family aircraft, marking the first such…
Embraer’s board of directors has appointed Felipe Santana Santiago de Lima as Executive Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations (CFO), effective April 13, 2026. He succeeds Antonio Carlos Garcia, who departed this week to assume a similar role at Azul…
FL Technics has named JetBlue as the launch customer for its new $70 million maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility at Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic. The agreement covers base maintenance for JetBlue’s Airbus A320 family aircraft,…
Tecnam and Spanish aviation group World Aviation have secured a contract to supply seven new Tecnam P-Mentor trainer aircraft to the Portuguese Air Force. The deal, awarded by Portugal’s Ministry of National Defense, establishes the P-Mentor as the foundation for…
Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) has received the final regulatory approval required for its pending merger with a subsidiary of Sumisho Air Lease Corporation DAC, a Dublin-based holding company owned by Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital Limited, and funds affiliated…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $255,000 civil penalty against American Airlines for allegedly allowing 12 flight attendants who tested positive for drugs or alcohol to resume safety-sensitive duties without completing required follow-up testing. These violations occurred between…
Comlux America has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA for the Airbus A220 ACJ TwoTwenty cabin, enabling sales and operations across the United States. This approval, secured in collaboration with Comlux Group’s DOA21 subsidiary, allows North American…
French aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO has raised €340 million to date, enabling accelerated development across its three clean-sheet programs: the INTEGRAL light trainer, ERA hybrid-electric regional aircraft, and ENBATA military drone. The company announced this at a Toulouse press conference…
The British Army Air Corps’ 667 Squadron in Brunei has taken delivery of the first two Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters, marking a key step in a £148 million Ministry of Defence programme. These aircraft replace the retired Puma…
India’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) competition for 60 aircraft worth $11 billion has narrowed to Embraer C-390 Millennium and Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, sidelining Airbus A400M over excessive cost and size. The Defence Acquisition Council granted Acceptance of Necessity…
Job Air Technic, a leading European aircraft MRO provider and subsidiary of the FL Technics Group, has appointed Jakub Dvořák as its new Chief Executive Officer effective May 1, 2026. He succeeds Imrich Czére, who has led the company for…
Air Transport Components (ATC Group) has acquired PAS MRO, a specialized provider of bearing repair services based in Bristow, Oklahoma. The deal enhances ATC’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) footprint by adding high-value component repair expertise. This acquisition complements ATC’s…
DAE and Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) have launched Equator, a multi-billion-dollar global aviation leasing investment platform targeting $1.6 billion in annual aircraft deployments. The initiative focuses on building a diversified portfolio of commercial aircraft leased to leading airlines worldwide.…
Knight Aerospace has completed the design review for a roll-on/roll-off aeromedical evacuation system tailored for the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s C-390 Millennium fleet. This milestone advances the integration of a modular mini-hospital capable of transforming the aircraft into a mobile…
Textron Aviation announced on April 10, 2026, upgrades to its Cessna piston aircraft lineup, integrating Garmin G1000 NXi System Release 7 avionics and Lycoming dual electronic ignition across all new models. The enhancements apply to the Skyhawk, Skylane, Turbo Skylane,…
Belgium has ordered five Cessna SkyCourier turboprops for its Special Operations Forces, securing Textron Aviation’s first military sale for the aircraft. The deal, announced on April 7, 2026, launches the rugged platform into the global defense market. The multirole aircraft…
American Airlines plans to resume daily nonstop flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Caracas (CCS) as soon as April 30, marking the first U.S. carrier to restore service to Venezuela after a suspension since 2019. The route will operate…
The U.S. Air Force has equipped the A-10 Thunderbolt II with a Probe Refueling Adapter, enabling probe-and-drogue refueling alongside its standard boom system. This field-installable device fits into the aircraft’s nose receptacle, converting it for compatibility with hose-and-drogue tankers used…
TAP Air Portugal’s net profit fell 92% to €4.1 million in 2025 from €53.7 million in 2024, driven by a €42 million tax adjustment from revaluing deferred tax assets after Portugal’s corporate tax rate cut. The carrier emphasized recurring net…
APOC Aviation has acquired a 15-year-old Airbus A320-200 from FTAI Aviation for teardown, aiming to significantly boost its used serviceable material (USM) stock. The aircraft, previously operated by Jetstar Pacific Airlines with manufacturer serial number MSN 4533, is scheduled for…
Werner Aero has acquired an Airbus A320-200 (MSN 3366) from AerCap, expanding its inventory of aircraft components for the aftermarket. This purchase, announced April 9, 2026, from Mahwah, New Jersey, supports the company’s strategy to meet rising demand for used…
Elysian Aircraft has completed the second design iteration of its all-electric E9X airliner, reducing electromotors from eight to six while extending the wingspan to 50 meters. This revision increases maximum takeoff weight to 82.5 tonnes and supports 88 to 100…
Finland’s 64 F-35A jets face expensive retrofits as the critical Block 4 upgrade slips to at least 2031, five years behind the original schedule. The €8.38 billion deal, signed in February 2025, specified Block 4 configuration for deliveries starting 2026,…
Setna iO has acquired a Boeing 737-700 airframe, previously flown by Southwest Airlines, along with two CFM56-7B26 engines from Georgian Airlines, to boost its teardown portfolio and parts supply. The move targets surging global demand for 737 components amid MRO…
Embraer and Colombia’s Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on April 8, 2026, at the FIDAE air show in Santiago, Chile, to expand industrial cooperation. The agreement targets integrating CIAC into Embraer’s global production and supply chains,…
JetBlue has signed on as the launch customer for FL Technics’ new base maintenance facility at Punta Cana International Airport, anchoring the Dominican Republic hub’s transformation into an MRO powerhouse. The agreement covers airframe base maintenance for JetBlue’s Airbus A320…
Werner Aero has acquired an Airbus A320-200 (MSN 3366) from AerCap for teardown, bolstering its aftermarket parts inventory. The deal, announced April 9, 2026, from Mahwah, New Jersey, supports the company’s push into high-demand narrowbody components. This aircraft joins Werner…
Loganair has launched a new direct route from Jersey to Bordeaux, operating twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays from June 19 to October 5, 2026. This Scottish regional carrier’s service replaces an earlier announced Jersey-Dublin route, with one-way fares starting…
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr admitted the ongoing pilot strike ‘really hurts’ the airline, with roughly half of its flights canceled on Thursday and Friday. The walkout by Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) members over pension disputes has axed hundreds of operations, though…
Airbus delivered 60 commercial aircraft in March 2026, 11 fewer than March 2025, as single-aisle output lagged year-ago rates. First-quarter totals reached 114 jets to 46 customers, down 18 units from the prior year. The March breakdown included eight A220s,…
Embraer’s board of directors appointed Felipe Santana Santiago de Lima as Executive Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations (CFO), effective April 13, 2026. Santana, a company veteran of 18 years, currently serves as global director of treasury and succeeds Antonio…
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has canceled EBACE 2026, the continent’s premier executive aviation exhibition typically drawing over 400 exhibitors and 5,000 attendees to Geneva. This marks a significant disruption for networking, aircraft orders, and product launches in a…
Textron Aviation announced upgrades to its Cessna piston aircraft lineup on April 10, 2026, integrating Garmin G1000 NXi System Release 7 avionics and Lycoming dual electronic ignition across all new models. The enhancements apply to the Skyhawk, Skylane, Turbo Skylane,…
A French Air and Space Force Cirrus SR-20 training aircraft crashed during a low-altitude flight near Montagne de Lure in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence on April 10, 2026, injuring both crew members. The instructor and student pilot survived, remained conscious, and alerted rescuers…
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Federal Aviation Administration unveiled a new campaign to accelerate hiring and retention of air traffic controllers, addressing chronic workforce shortages. The package offers financial incentives up to $10,000 for new hires and…
Satheeshkumar (Kumar) Kumarasingam has been named president of Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), succeeding Maria Della Posta who announced her retirement. He will report directly to Pratt & Whitney president Shane Eddy. Kumarasingam brings three decades of experience at P&WC,…
Embraer’s board of directors appointed Felipe Santana Santiago de Lima as Executive Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations (CFO), effective April 13, 2026. Santana, a 18-year company veteran and current global director of treasury, succeeds Antonio Carlos Garcia, who departed…
American Airlines plans daily nonstop flights from Miami to Caracas starting as early as April 30, 2026, using Envoy Air’s Embraer 175 jets. The service, suspended since May 2019, awaits final U.S. and Venezuelan government approvals following recent U.S. Transportation…
FL Technics has named JetBlue as the launch customer for its new $70 million maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility at Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic. The agreement covers base maintenance for JetBlue’s Airbus A320 family aircraft,…
American Airlines plans to resume flights from the US to Venezuela as early as April 30. The carrier announced it is seeking US Transportation Department approval for Miami-Caracas and Miami-Maracaibo routes following bilateral aviation restrictions lifted. This marks a key…