ch-aviation
• Paul Ash
A U.S. court has convicted a Russian national in a case involving approximately $1 million worth of aircraft spare parts destined for Aeroflot. The conviction highlights the legal and compliance exposure surrounding the movement of aviation components linked to Russia.
Business Traveller
• George Gomez
By Business Traveller: Southwest Airlines will open airport lounges in four cities, pairing Chase card access with its premium travel push in 2027.
Aircraft Interiors International
• Web Team
By Aircraft Interiors International: Emirates is launching the world’s first premium-economy seat to feature a full-height, electrically powered adjustable privacy screen. The new seat will debut on the airline’s newly received Airbus A350 aircraft, with the 28-seat Premium Economy cabin having a 2-3-2 configuration.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
By FlightGlobal: Up to four twinjet freighters covered by letter of intent but few other details emerge. Indian air cargo firm Afcom Holdings has reached a provisional agreement with Boeing to acquire up to four 777-8F aircraft.
FlightGlobal
• Kerry Reals
By FlightGlobal: Latvian carrier requires the funds to support its fleet-reduction plan. Air Baltic says it has agreed terms with “certain” bondholders and finance providers for up to €257 million ($299 million) of interim financing, which it needs to support its fleet-reduction strategy.
Vertical Mag
By Vertical Mag: Explore the latest report by the General Aviation Manufacturing Association on aircraft shipments and billing for 2026.
ch-aviation
• Daniel Martinez Garbuno
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Reuters
• Abhijith Ganapavaram
By Reuters: Indian regional airline Fly91 on Thursday placed a firm order for 40 ATR 72-600 turboprops, one of the largest single orders ever for the Franco-Italian planemaker, as the carrier bets on demand from smaller Indian cities.
The Daily Debrief
One concise daily briefing across aviation, defense and space—key developments, corroborating sources, and the context leaders need to act.
AirInsight
• Ernest Arvai
FlightGlobal
• Kerry Reals
Bloomberg
• Leen Al-Rashdan, Siddharth Philip
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
