Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Rostec admits Yakovlev MC-21-310 certification and production delays; first deliveries pushed to 2027

Rostec chief acknowledged certification and production shortfalls discussed with Vladimir Putin, saying initial Yakovlev MC-21-310 deliveries are now delayed until 2027. The slide in the program’s near-term timeline adds pressure on Russia’s domestic airliner restart plan as authorities target earlier certification milestones for multiple types.

2026-05-08T03:43:03.190020-07:00
Middle East   PaxEx   Airports   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   airBaltic   Airbus   Airlines  
AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Emirates new A380 livery features giant UAE flag in show of unity and strength

By AeroTime: An Emirates Airbus A380 has been unveiled featuring a giant United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag in a show of unity and strength across the nation.

2026-05-08T03:56:41.638923-07:00
eVTOL   Airports   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
skydrive.co.jp

Leveraging the Legacy of the 2025 Osaka Expo

By skydrive.co.jp: TOYOTA, Japan | May 8, 2026 – SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading Japanese developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) (*1) aircraft, is proud to announce the formation of Japan’s first consortium for the commercial operation and joint usage of an eVTOL vertiport.

2026-05-08T03:58:50.146118-07:00
Saudi Arabia   Middle East   North America   Policy & Regulation   Airlines   Delta Air Lines  
Aviation Week • David Casey

Riyadh Air Seeks Approval For U.S. Operations

By Aviation Week: Riyadh Air formally applied for U.S. operating authority as it continues preparations for international services while awaiting delivery of its first aircraft.

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2026-05-07T08:09:00.273045-07:00
PaxEx   Europe   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Armenian division of FlyOne agrees to take pair of A321neos

By FlightGlobal: Agreement signed during visit by French president Macron. FlyOne Armenia has signed an agreement to acquire a pair of Airbus A321neo twinjets, during a visit to Armenia by French president Emmanuel Macron.

2026-05-07T23:50:10.989151-07:00