SAF   Europe   Policy & Regulation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Airlines  
Aviation Source • Len Varley

SAS flags EU ReFuelEU risk: e‑SAF structural shortfall from 2030 could trigger a new aviation fuel crunch

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) says the EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation rules could create a structural shortage of electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e‑SAF) from 2030 onward, as mandated demand outpaces supply. The carrier frames this as a potential “energy crisis”-type constraint for airlines preparing decarbonization compliance.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-04-30T15:07:54.447144-07:00
Routes   PaxEx   North America   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
AeroTime • Stephen Pope

US passenger flights to Venezuela resume after seven-year suspension

By AeroTime: American Airlines resumed daily Miami-Caracas service after US officials lifted a 2019 ban on direct flights to Venezuela.

Also: Daily Sabah, South China Morning Post, Business Insider, CNN, Times of India and 3 more
2026-04-30T12:59:29.893523-07:00
BizAv   Helicopter   M&A   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Textron  
AINonline • Jessica Reed

Textron Aviation Revenues Jump 22% in Q1, Parent Plans Industrial Spinoff

By AINonline: Textron Inc. plans to separate its Industrial segment and refocus as pure-play A&D company.

Also: Corporate Jet Investor, Textron, The Business Journals, Business Wire and 3 more
2026-04-30T11:23:34.943433-07:00
BizAv   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Embraer  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Embraer’s Praetor 600E receives FAA, EASA and ANAC certification

By Air Data News: Updated version of the Praetor 600 brings redesigned cabin, with deliveries planned for 2029 Embraer said its Praetor 600E has received type certification from Brazil’s ANAC, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Also: AINonline, FlightGlobal, businessjetinteriorsinternational.com, Skies Magazine, Aviation Week, GlobalAir.com and propilotmag.com
2026-04-30T06:57:10.380741-07:00
MRO   Bombardier   BizAv   Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending  
Bombardier

Bombardier Raises Free Cash Flow Guidance on Sharp Q1 2026 Increase, Records Strong Backlog Growth in Exceptional Quarter

By Bombardier: Revenues grew 5% year-over-year to $1.6 billion, including a remarkable 25% year-over-year gain from Services to $617 million.

Also: FlightGlobal, Aviation Week, Skies Magazine, Wings, news.ssbcrack.com and cbj.ca
2026-04-30T05:07:23.707029-07:00
MRO   Supply Chain   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airbus  
MTU Aero Engines

MTU Aero Engines starts 2026 with increase in revenue and earnings

By MTU Aero Engines: MTU Aero Engines AG remains on an upwards trajectory, having once again increased its revenue and earnings during the first quarter of 2026.

2026-04-30T02:41:19.470820-07:00