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Airbus, Thales to install EEIS2 next-gen cockpit displays on 46 JetBlue A320s

Airbus has agreed with JetBlue to upgrade 46 A320-family aircraft with next-generation Enhanced Electronic Instrument System (EEIS2) cockpit display systems, signed during MRO Americas. Thales will supply the EEIS2 LCD displays aimed at improving pilot situational awareness and enabling future satellite-based landing capabilities.

Aviation Source • Len Varley

Airbus to Upgrade JetBlue A320 Fleet with Advanced Cockpit Displays

Airline Geeks • Zach Vasile

JetBlue in Line for A320 Cockpit Display Upgrades

2026-04-21T08:10:30.056724-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Orders Boeing

ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

US’s ABX Air set to add first B767-300F

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

2026-04-21T14:35:49.135860-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation Workforce & Skills Development

AINonline • Hanneke Weitering

Drone Industry Faces Talent Crunch as BVLOS Rules Near Finish Line

By AINonline: FAA's Part 108 rules exposes gaps in drone talent pipeline.

2026-04-21T14:51:51.704232-07:00

Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Viet Nam's Bamboo Airways faces another asset seizure

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

2026-04-21T17:26:05.788165-07:00

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Aviation Week • Ben Goldstein

Reliable Robotics Secures $160M In New Funding

By Aviation Week: Reliable Robotics has raised $160 million in new funding as it pushes toward certification of its autonomous flight system.

Also: AINonline and DroneXL

2026-04-21T13:20:45.874450-07:00

Helicopter Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation

Vertical Mag • MD Helicopters Press Release

MD Helicopters receives FAA certification for Super D20R upgrade

By Vertical Mag: The Super D20R integrates Super D airframe enhancements with the Rolls-Royce 250-C20R engine, delivering increased power.

2026-04-21T13:51:53.497275-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines United Airlines

CNBC • Leslie Josephs

United Airlines slashes 2026 forecast as fuel costs surge

By CNBC: The carrier's first-quarter earnings topped Wall Street's expectations.

Breitflyte

United Airlines Reports First Quarter 2026 Net Profit of $699 Million or $2.14 per Diluted Share

Also: CAPA

2026-04-21T13:24:44.097215-07:00

MRO Supply Chain Aircraft Finance & Leasing Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

P&W spent $100 million to boost geared turbofan maintenance output

By FlightGlobal: The investments targeted P&W maintenance and aftermarket operations in Arkansas, Florida and Texas. Pratt & Whitney (P&W) in the last year spent some $100 million to expand its PW1000G geared turbofan (GTF) maintenance and aftermarket capabilities, saying the investments are speeding up its repair processes.