A twin-engine Cessna 421C crashed near Wimberley, Texas, killing five. FAA and NTSB are investigating the sudden descent and impact.
Arcus Infrastructure Partners acquires a 74% stake in TrueNoord, enabling expansion in the 50–150 seat regional aircraft leasing market.
General Dynamics reports Q1 2026 revenue of $13.48B, backlog up 47.6% to $130.84B, driven by Marine Systems growth and strong cash flow.
Flexjet Ireland applies for a U.S. Foreign Air Carrier Permit to operate transatlantic passenger and cargo charters using Embraer Praetor 600 jets.
Britten-Norman integrates advanced 5G antenna on BN2T-4S Islander for flight tests in 2026, enhancing airborne connectivity in the UK.
Greybird Aviation Group orders 13 Tecnam aircraft to support European pilot training expansion with a uniform Garmin glass cockpit fleet.
Hungary receives two new Saab Gripen fighters, expanding its fleet to 18 and upgrading to the MS20 Block 2 standard for enhanced NATO capabilities.
SMBC Aviation Capital increases its unsecured syndicated finance facility to US$3.7 billion to support global expansion and the Sumisho Air Lease acquisition.
Embraer’s Praetor 600E achieves triple certification from ANAC, FAA, and EASA, featuring advanced avionics and a redesigned cabin with Smart Window technology.
Lockheed Martin enhances LPBF additive manufacturing to improve aerospace thermal management and supply chain resilience, deploying tech on key defense platforms.
Bombardier reports $360M free cash flow in Q1 2026, a 43% backlog increase to $20.3B, and raises full-year free cash flow guidance above $1 billion.
Volaris reported Q1 2026 revenues of $770M with strong passenger growth but posted a $71M net loss due to higher fuel and maintenance expenses.
Air Antilles is liquidated by the court after failed rescue bids and regulatory suspension, ceasing operations and affecting 116 employees.
San Francisco and Oakland resolve trademark dispute allowing Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport to keep its name, supporting regional transit and economy.
The US Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East delivers first flight-certified metal 3D-printed parts, reducing aircraft downtime and expanding capabilities.
Thomas W. Ryan faces federal charges after trying to open a cabin door on Delta Flight 2879 during a tarmac delay at Atlanta airport.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines orders 14 Boeing jets including 787-10 and 737 MAX to expand capacity and improve fuel efficiency by 20-25%.
Pyka’s DropShip drone completed its first flight, designed for contested logistics and casualty evacuation with hybrid propulsion and rapid development.
AerCap reports record Q1 2026 earnings with $818M GAAP net income, raises full-year EPS guidance, and announces $1B share repurchase program.
Wheels Up retires legacy jets early, streamlining fleet to Embraer Phenom 300 and Bombardier Challenger 300 series for improved efficiency.
