FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Russia drafts new federal flight-safety regulations after large-scale aircraft registry transfers

Russian authorities are drafting new federal aviation regulations focused on strengthening flight-safety monitoring and reinforcing airworthiness management. The move follows a large-scale transfer of aircraft to Russia’s national aviation registry, signaling tighter oversight of aircraft compliance and safety reporting.

2026-04-28T05:49:35.978321-07:00
BloombergEdward Clark

Avia Bonds Fall Into Distress as Iran War Roils Travel Industry

By Bloomberg: Avia Solutions Group’s bonds have fallen into distressed territory as turmoil in the travel industry caused by the Middle East war dampens demand for the aviation company’s debt.

2026-04-28T04:34:40.297905-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Ascend Airways to give up UK AOC and return 737 Max fleet

By FlightGlobal: Carrier cites volatile fuel-price environment and wet-lease challenges. UK wet-lease carrier Ascend Airways is to return its fleet of Boeing 737 Max 8s to lessors, and surrender its air operator's certificate, citing the impact of fuel prices on its activity.

2026-04-28T01:20:22.440676-07:00
FlightGlobalDominic Perry

Safran stays upbeat despite Middle East conflict

By FlightGlobal: French aerospace giant says it is yet to see any evidence of an impending commercial aviation slowdown. Safran has struck an upbeat tone despite the potential impacts from the Middle East conflict threatening to disrupt the commercial aviation market.

2026-04-28T03:49:15.146354-07:00
Routes   Europe   M&A   Airlines  
BloombergKirsi Heikel

In a Consolidating Aviation Market, Finnair Still Stands Apart

By Bloomberg: Anyone pushing for the sale of Finland’s flag airline would be well advised to look across the Baltic Sea and to Sweden, where the state’s loss of control over its airline has relegated Stockholm to funneling more traffic into Copenhagen.

2026-04-28T03:49:40.510609-07:00