FlightGlobal
• Alfred Chua
Korean Air says it will fully integrate Asiana Airlines into its operations by December, completing a six-year consolidation process. Both carriers’ boards have approved the merger agreement, with formal contract execution scheduled for May 14, two years after Korean Air’s acquisition.
AeroTime
• Miquel Ros
By AeroTime: Ethiopian Airlines is considering an order for additional Airbus aircraft, media outlets such as Bloomberg and Business Insider Africa have reported, quoting sources familiar with the matter.
Dj's Aviation
politico.eu
• Tommaso Lecca
By politico.eu: Green activists are urging actors and filmmakers to avoid luxury jets, but the industry says private planes are only a small part of the problem.
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
By FlightGlobal: Former Avolon chief ends second stint at UK eVTOL developer. Vertical Aerospace is seeking a new chair following the resignation of incumbent Domhnal Slattery, effective 12 May.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
By AeroTime: De Havilland Canada brought the C-23 Sherpa to DAIMEX as it tests whether Baltic and European forces see a role for a rugged light tactical airlifter.
Inflight Online
• Satu Dahl
By Inflight Online: EVA Air has chosen Arc, Panasonic Avionics’ 3D in-flight map platform, for its Boeing 787 and 777-300ER aircraft and its upcoming Airbus A350-1000 fleet.
AINonline
• Matt Thurber
By AINonline: Authorization expands services for European Embraer Legacy and Praetor operators.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: Air India is facing growing operational and financial pressure as the airline approaches the first anniversary of the June 2025 crash involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner near Ahmedabad, an accident that killed 260 people and whose causes remain officially unresolved, according to a report published by the BBC.
