FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
Bell is nearing a key certification milestone for its 525 super-medium twin, with indications it could arrive in the final quarter. The progress signals the aircraft’s certification ramp is moving from engineering proof toward regulatory approval and program timeline locking.
ch-aviation
• Hilka Birns
By ch-aviation: Air Peace (P4, Lagos) has secured regulatory approval from Brazil to operate scheduled passenger, cargo, and mail services, clearing the way for the Nigerian carrier to launch direct flights between the two countries as it accelerates its international expansion.
AINonline
• Amy Wilder
By AINonline: Move supports Global and Challenger business jet operators.
AINonline
• Amy Wilder
By AINonline: Testimony cites January 2025 and March 2026 fatal accidents.
AINonline
• Kaleyesus Bekele
By AINonline: Around half of its jet fleet is now based in Africa, mainly in Nigeria.
AINonline
• Charles Alcock
By AINonline: Planning and skilled personnel can reduce downtime for grounded jets.
FlightGlobal
• Murdo Morrison
By FlightGlobal: A319 arrives for 18-month conversion project ahead of service entry with US operator for 2028 firefighting season Neptune Aviation has taken delivery of what is believed to be the first Airbus to be configured for aerial firefighting.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The State of Michigan, through its Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), has lost its bid to have an airline lawsuit thrown out over local sick pay laws for flight attendants, which are more generous than the rules many crew members enjoy under nationwide agreements.
eVTOL Insights
• Jason Pritchard
