AINonline
• Charlotte Bailey
EASA has certified GE Aerospace’s upgraded Passport turbofan for the Bombardier Global 8000, validating the engine for European operation. GE’s Passport variant is set to be the exclusive powerplant for Bombardier’s Global 7500 and 8000 business jets, supporting the types’ entry plans.
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Aviation Week
• Aaron Karp
By Aviation Week: Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat has unveiled two more new routes for its 2026 summer schedule, including launching the sole connection between North America and Tirana, Albania.
aeroroutes.com
Vertical Mag
By Vertical Mag: This major milestone marks the final pillar in LIFT’s strategic roadmap to offer a comprehensive family of eVTOL aircraft based on a unified airframe architecture.
Airbus
By Airbus: Read more about Qanot Sharq for its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
eveairmobility.com
By eveairmobility.com: - Milestone marks a significant step forward, validating aircraft architecture, fly-by-wire controls and integrated propulsion - Hundreds of flights planned in 2026 as knowledge gain for certification GAVIÃO PEIXOTO, Brazil – Dec.
Urban Air Mobility News
Skift
• Darin Graham
By Skift: Airlines warn the growth of AI could stall aviation’s green transition by consuming renewable energy needed to produce cleaner jet fuel.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Delta Air Lines is contesting a subpoena to provide evidence in a trademark lawsuit involving Alaska Airlines and Virgin Group.
