April 18, 2026

SMBC Aviation and investor partners finalize $7.4 billion Air Lease acquisition

SMBC Aviation Capital and a group of partner investors have finalized the acquisition of rival lessor Air Lease Corporation following

FAA certifies Mammoth 777-200LRMF, Qatar Airways and DHL among future operators

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF (Long Range Mammoth Freighter) clearing the converted aircraft for

AURA AERO pushes ahead on three programs with €340M raised to date

French aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO held a press conference at its Toulouse, France, headquarters on April 8, 2026, in which

China fires flares at Philippine Coast Guard aircraft over Kalayaan Island Group

Chinese forces fired flares at a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Cessna Caravan aircraft on April 9, 2026, while it was

TAP Air Portugal reports fourth consecutive profit despite tax hit

TAP Air Portugal posted a net profit of €4.1 million in 2025, the airline announced on April 9, 2026, extending

FedEx pilots set to vote on new tentative contract agreement

FedEx pilots are expected to vote on a new tentative contract agreed between airline management and representatives from the Air

Comlux receives FAA approval for A220 ACJ TwoTwenty cabin, opening US market

Comlux Group announced on April 6, 2026, that its US subsidiary Comlux America has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)

Knight Aerospace completes design review for Dutch C-390 aeromedical system

Knight Aerospace has completed a Critical Design Review (CDR) for the aeromedical evacuation system being developed for the Royal Netherlands

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