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ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

Russia imports its first commercial jet since the 2022 sanctions

Russia has imported its first commercial jet since the 2022 sanctions period began. The move is a fresh indicator of how Russia is trying to reconstitute civil aviation capacity while navigating continuing restrictions on aircraft and related trade flows.

2026-05-28T02:08:04.200838-07:00
AI   Supply Chain   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus  
Bloomberg • Benoit Berthelot, Tom Mackenzie

Mistral Signs Airbus, BMW as It Brings AI to Manufacturing

By Bloomberg: French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI is expanding into advanced manufacturing, striking deals with new customers Airbus SE and BMW AG as it looks to so-called physical AI to fuel growth.

2026-05-28T02:12:27.057172-07:00
China   Leadership   Orders   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Boeing  
Reuters • Anne Marie Roantree, Julie Zhu

Boeing CEO says 200-jet China deal an 'initial tranche' with more to come

By Reuters: China's commitment to buy 200 Boeing jets during a recent visit by U.S. President Donald Trump will ‌be firmed up later this year and is only an "initial tranche" of a potentially far bigger deal, the planemaker's CEO Kelly Ortberg said.

Also: Aviation Week and 3 more
2026-05-28T00:15:35.356336-07:00
Helicopter   Europe   Orders   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Czech police to modernise aviation fleet with 11 new H145 rotorcraft

By FlightGlobal: Prague's interior ministry signs 11-aircraft deal to modernise police aviation fleet. Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract to equip the Czech Police Aviation Service with 11 H145 medium-twins.

Also: asdnews.com, mrobusinesstoday.com and aeromorning.com
2026-05-27T23:17:57.739175-07:00
Europe   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Consultation opens on extension of Zurich runways to enhance safety

By FlightGlobal: Longer distance available for departing widebodies aims to cut number of runway crossings. Switzerland’s civil aviation regulator is opening a consultation on the extension of two runways at Zurich airport, a plan which aims to reduce previously-identified safety risks at the hub.

2026-05-28T03:18:39.521427-07:00
ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Creditors of Australia's Rex are paid US$3.4mn

By ch-aviation: The Australian government has disbursed AUD4.8 million Australian dollars (USD3.4 million) to 34 regional and remote airports to settle debts related to the voluntary administration of Rex - Regional Express (ZL, Wagga Wagga).

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2026-05-27T16:14:00.331525-07:00