FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

United Engine nears PD‑8 certification for Yakovlev SJ‑100

United Engine says it has completed the main test campaign for the Aviadvigatel PD‑8 turbofan and is preparing to close the certification programme for the Yakovlev SJ‑100. Icing flights in Arkhangelsk validated operation in severe cold after an earlier three‑month icing test campaign.

2026-04-07T23:56:57.000280-07:00
Reuters

India orders 25% cut to landing and parking charges at major airports for three months to ease strain on airlines

By Reuters: India's airport tariff regulator has ordered major airports to cut landing and parking charges by 25% for three months for domestic flights, offering relief to the country's airlines that are under financial pressure due to the Iran war.

2026-04-07T23:12:31.597516-07:00
Wall Street JournalFeliz Solomon, Georgi Kantchev, Milàn Czerny

How Five Weeks of Airstrikes and Missile Alerts Are Forcing Changes in Commercial Flight Operations

By Wall Street Journal: Takeoff is among the most dangerous moments as missile alerts force passengers to sit tight.

2026-04-07T21:02:04.215709-07:00