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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Malaysia Aviation Group eyes Q4 widebody replacement as it doubles 2025 profit, holds fleet steady amid Middle East crisis

Malaysia Aviation Group says it will not materially change its operating fleet despite the Middle East conflict and is pressing ahead with a planned fourth‑quarter widebody replacement order. The group reported doubled 2025 profit driven by higher traffic and fleet expansion, while flagging a cautious 2026 outlook.

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2026-04-02T10:15:46.842941-07:00
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Aviation Today

Army Accepts First Optionally-Piloted Black Hawk, Will Inform Scaling Autonomy Across The Fleet

By Aviation Today: The Army announced Friday it has officially accepted the first Black Hawk helicopter outfitted to fly autonomously, with the plans for the aircraft to now undergo a “rigorous testing phase.” […].

2026-04-02T09:38:59.528988-07:00
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Aviation Today • John Persinos

Climate Change Is Rewriting the Rules of Turbulence—and Cockpits Are Playing Catch-Up

By Aviation Today: Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) For decades, turbulence was treated as a known nuisance—unpredictable, occasionally dangerous, but broadly manageable within the design assumptions of modern aircraft.

2026-04-02T09:38:58.975981-07:00