Helicopter   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Bell targeting late-2026 certification milestone for 525 super-medium twin

Bell is nearing a key certification milestone for its 525 super-medium twin, with indications it could arrive in the final quarter. The progress signals the aircraft’s certification ramp is moving from engineering proof toward regulatory approval and program timeline locking.

2026-06-24T09:25:44.188738-07:00
MRO   Aerial Firefighting   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • Murdo Morrison

Neptune takes delivery of first Airbus for waterbomber modification

By FlightGlobal: A319 arrives for 18-month conversion project ahead of service entry with US operator for 2028 firefighting season Neptune Aviation has taken delivery of what is believed to be the first Airbus to be configured for aerial firefighting.

Also: Airline Economics, Aviation24 and Aviation Week
2026-06-24T07:55:07.820126-07:00
Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

State of Michigan Loses Bid to Have Airline Lawsuit Thrown Out in Battle Over Sick Pay For Flight Attendants

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The State of Michigan, through its Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), has lost its bid to have an airline lawsuit thrown out over local sick pay laws for flight attendants, which are more generous than the rules many crew members enjoy under nationwide agreements.

2026-06-24T07:25:32.757993-07:00