aviation   Routes   PaxEx   North America   Airlines  
AeroTime • Stephen Pope

American resumes nonstop Miami–Caracas after 7-year U.S.-Venezuela hiatus, adding a second daily flight

American Airlines has restarted direct U.S.–Venezuela passenger service with the first nonstop Miami (MIA)–Caracas (CCS) flight in seven years, with a ceremonial reinauguration reported at CCS. After initial launch demand, American plans to add a second daily flight starting May 22.

Also: South China Morning Post, CNN and Times of India
2026-04-30T12:59:29.893523-07:00
defense   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

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

By The War Zone: The Air Force wants space-based systems to take over from the E-11A in providing critical data fusion and communications relay capabilities. The Air Force wants space-based systems to take over from the E-11A in providing critical data fusion and communications relay capabilities.

Also: Aviation Week and Defense Daily
2026-04-30T12:22:56.118625-07:00
aviation   M&A   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Textron  
AINonline • Jessica Reed

Textron Aviation Revenues Jump 22% in Q1, Parent Plans Industrial Spinoff

By AINonline: Textron Inc. plans to separate its Industrial segment and refocus as pure-play A&D company.

Also: Textron, Business Wire, Textron and Textron
2026-04-30T11:23:34.943433-07:00
space   Satellite   Europe   M&A   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Indra Group: Acquisition of Hispasat, Hisdesat swells Q1 results; Europe's Iris2 'is real;' Startical air traffic constellation uncertain

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Indra Group’s acquisition of satellite fleet operator Hispasat and military satellite service provider Hisdesat transformed Indra’s space business in both volume and profitability and prepare an expanded space portfolio, Chief Executive José Vicente de los Mozos said.

2026-04-30T11:31:54.215043-07:00
defense   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Michael Scanlon

From prototypes to production: US Air Force seeks nearly $1B for initial CCA procurement

By DefenseNews.com: In a first, the Air Force is asking Congress to fund the purchase of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, marking the beginning of the “loyal wingman" era.

Also: AirForceTimes, Military Times and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-04-30T11:50:00.555823-07:00
aviation   BizAv   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Embraer  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Embraer’s Praetor 600E receives FAA, EASA and ANAC certification

By Air Data News: Updated version of the Praetor 600 brings redesigned cabin, with deliveries planned for 2029 Embraer said its Praetor 600E has received type certification from Brazil’s ANAC, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Also: FlightGlobal, AeroTime, businessjetinteriorsinternational.com, Skies Magazine, Aviation Week, GlobalAir.com and propilotmag.com
2026-04-30T06:57:10.380741-07:00
aviation   Supply Chain   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airbus  
MTU Aero Engines

MTU Aero Engines starts 2026 with increase in revenue and earnings

By MTU Aero Engines: MTU Aero Engines AG remains on an upwards trajectory, having once again increased its revenue and earnings during the first quarter of 2026.

2026-04-30T02:41:19.470820-07:00