Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus Boeing

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing logs 136 gross orders in April; deliveries slip behind Airbus as first-four-month tally hits strongest since 2014

Boeing recorded 136 gross orders in April while delivering 47 aircraft—two more than the same month in 2025. Between January and April 2026, the OEM logged the strongest first four-month sales performance since 2014, but deliveries still trail Airbus’ pace.

aviationnews.eu • Rob Vogelaar

Boeing Surges with 135 New Orders in April, Reaching Highest Growth Levels Since 2014

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Boeing backlog tops 6,200 jets after April sales surge

2026-05-12T10:17:36.273635-07:00

Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Policy & Regulation Airlines Spirit Airlines

ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

US court approves Spirit's formal wind-down of operations

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

Also: Simple Flying and Financial Times

2026-05-12T09:48:59.444982-07:00

Europe Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

EU proposes to restrict airport state aid under revision of guidelines

By FlightGlobal: European airport association claims new rules will limit smaller facilities' access to vital support. European regulators are aiming to revise guidance on state aid to air transport, which will limit funding assistance to larger airports and ban financial support for opening new routes.

2026-05-12T11:01:58.756746-07:00

ATC North America Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

DOT Completes Phase 1 of NOTAM System Overhaul

By Flying Magazine: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says upgrading the 40-year-old system will enhance safety, prevent nationwide airspace shutdowns, and improve pilot communications.

Also: GlobalAir.com, FAA and airportindustry-news.com

2026-05-12T11:01:51.274391-07:00

BizAv Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Middle East PaxEx Airline Industry & Market Trends Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines Spirit Airlines

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Dire Strait: How Trump’s Iran campaign is impacting the aerospace sector

By FlightGlobal: A Covid-scarred aviation industry is bracing for the full impact of the Iran war – and higher fuel bills – to become apparent.

nationalsecurityjournal.org

JPMorgan Iran Warning: Global Oil Reserves Will Hit 'Operational Stress' Levels by August From the Strait of Hormuz Blockade

CNA

World markets feel the strain as US–Iran war grinds on

Also: The Independent and The Independent

2026-05-12T09:52:01.304499-07:00

777X Orders Boeing

AirInsight • Richard Schuurman

Boeing Gets Undisclosed Order For 28 777X

By AirInsight: Boeing Boeing Gets Undisclosed Order For 28 777X Richard Schuurman May 12, 2026 1 minute read Boeing 777-9 Dubai Airshow 2023 Care to share?.

Also: Aviation Week

2026-05-12T09:36:53.612587-07:00

Hydrogen Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Rolls-Royce still eyeing hydrogen as it praises Pearl’s polished performance

By FlightGlobal: Engine maker hails results of Stennis combustion ground tests using modified business jet engine.

Also: greenairnews.com

2026-05-12T08:27:50.584480-07:00

Routes Airlines Boeing 737 United Airlines

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Following American, United to resume Venezuela service

By Air Data News: Houston-Caracas service will resume in August after nearly a United Airlines announced it will resume nonstop flights between the United States and Venezuela , becoming the second U.S.