China   Europe   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   COMAC  
Reuters

EASA test pilots conduct validation flights of COMAC C919 in Shanghai

EASA has conducted validation test flights of China's COMAC C919 in Shanghai, with EASA-linked test pilots evaluating the aircraft as part of ongoing certification activities. The flights represent a formal step in COMAC's bid for EASA recognition required to access European and other Western markets.

Also: aeromorning.com and South China Morning Post
2026-01-15T08:15:33.102843-08:00
GA   BizAv   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Daher introduces TBM 980 with G3000 Prime

By AeroTime: Daher unveiled the TBM 980 in Tarbes, France, featuring Garmin’s new G3000 Prime flight deck and connected cockpit technology.

Also: Aviation Business News, Skies Magazine and evaint.com
2026-01-15T08:31:13.495429-08:00
Leadership   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace names Mohamed Ali to lead expanded Commercial Engines & Services as Russell Stokes to retire; Jason Tonich named Chief Commercial Sales & Customer Officer

By GE Aerospace: Russell Stokes to retire from GE Aerospace in July 2026Jason Tonich named Chief Commercial Sales & Customer Officer, leading new Commercial Sales & Customer Experience.

Also: FlightGlobal, Reuters and Seeking Alpha
2026-01-15T05:40:32.271564-08:00
AI   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Airlines  
Skift • Darin Graham

AI Growth Is Driving Up U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions — What It Means for Airlines and Travel Companies

By Skift: The United States is set to break a multi-year trend of falling emissions, with a 2.4% increase in 2025, according to new data from the Rhodium Group. The AI emissions in travel are rising as the industry scales up tools.

2026-01-15T08:00:32.129412-08:00