Europe   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Airlines   ATR  
ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

ACIA Aero Leasing completes sale-and-leaseback for two ATR 72-600s with Braathens Regional Airlines

Sweden’s BRA (Braathens Regional Airlines) has concluded a sale-and-leaseback with ACIA Aero Leasing for two ATR 72-600 passenger turboprops (serials 1348 and 1357). The aircraft will continue operating regional routes in Sweden and across Northern Europe under BRA for SAS.

Also: Airline Economics and LARA
2026-05-08T11:10:58.184349-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Embraer  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Embraer posts US$1.4 billion in first-quarter revenue, highest ever for the period

By Air Data News: Higher deliveries drive growth, while profit falls and cash remains Embraer reported revenue of US$1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 31% year-on-year and the highest figure the company has ever recorded for the period.

Also: AeroTime, Skies Magazine, Airline Economics, Corporate Jet Investor, Aircraft Interiors International, AirInsight, Aviation24 and LARA
2026-05-08T06:31:42.839086-07:00
Middle East   Supply Chain   Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

EASA lays out safety guidance for using Jet A to ease fuel-supply constraints

By FlightGlobal: European regulator warns of potential operational risks owing to characteristics that differ from Jet A-1. Europe’s air transport safety regulator has published guidance for the use of Jet A aviation fuel, as a measure to alleviate potential Jet A-1 supply constraints.

Also: The Independent
2026-05-08T07:30:57.013844-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   ATC   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
politico.eu • Tommaso Lecca

Russia halts flights at 13 airports after drones hit air navigation center

By politico.eu: Control center in Rostov-on-Don, which manages air traffic in southern Russia, was hit by Ukrainian drone strikes, Russian transport ministry says.

Also: themoscowtimes.com
2026-05-08T08:45:02.872307-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Europe   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

IAG cuts full-year profit hopes despite strong first quarter

By FlightGlobal: British Airways and Iberia parent lifts profits to €351 million over first three months but lowers expectations for 2026 on higher fuels costs.

Also: AirInsight, The Independent, Financial Times and 3 more
2026-05-08T07:30:59.320213-07:00