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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

FAA to roll out ‘back-end changeover’ for NOTAM system using plain-language presentation of critical flight information

The FAA is modernizing its NOTAM platform via a “back-end changeover” designed to make critical flight information easier to interpret, improving clarity and communications. The shift targets safer skies by changing how NOTAM content is presented to users, particularly when time-critical operational decisions are required.

2026-04-21T07:56:21.013403-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Embraer KC-390 demonstrator completes 70-day world tour, after visits to 11 nations

By FlightGlobal: Embraer has completed a 70-day global demonstration tour with its KC-390 transport, with the activity totalling 54 flights and covering a distance of 47,000nm (86,900km).

2026-04-21T08:52:08.886632-07:00
aviation   MRO   Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Bloomberg • Kiel Porter

GE Aerospace Tops Estimates as Travel Boom Overcomes War Turmoil

By Bloomberg: General Electric Co.’s first-quarter profit beat Wall Street’s expectations as the jet-engine maker works to sidestep disruptions tied to the war in Iran.

Also: Leeham News, Seeking Alpha and GE Aerospace
2026-04-21T07:20:06.145091-07:00
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ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

Aer Lingus ends operations on UK certificate

By ch-aviation: Aer Lingus (United Kingdom) (EG, Belfast City) operated its final flight on March 31, 2026, and is in the process of transferring both of its A330-300s back to the parent company, Aer Lingus (EI, Dublin International).

2026-04-21T08:57:43.158107-07:00
aviation   eVTOL   Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
Urban Air Mobility News • Philip Butterworth-Hayes

Bristow, Electra, Avinor, Norwegian CAA to trial regional electric-aircraft services

By Urban Air Mobility News: Bristow Group Inc., Electra, Avinor, and the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority today announced the launch and contract signing of a second international test project for zero‑ and low‑emission aviation.

Also: Aviation Week, FlightGlobal, eVTOL Insights, Unmanned Airspace and suasnews.com
2026-04-21T06:13:34.060374-07:00