Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
Air Canada received its first Airbus A321XLR in Hamburg on April 24, becoming the first Canadian operator of the long-range narrowbody. The aircraft is being described as a next-generation single-aisle designed for longer routes with improved passenger comfort, enabling new lower-Canada route opportunities.
AeroTime
• Jean Carmela Lim
By AeroTime: ST Engineering unveils the DrN-600, its largest unmanned cargo aircraft yet, signaling a bold push into the future of autonomous air logistics.
Vertical Mag
• Oliver Johnson
By Vertical Mag: The FAA is asking U.S. Leonardo AW139 operators to get in touch if they’ve discovered cracks in main rotor tension links.
Vertical Mag
By Vertical Mag: Safran opens a state-of-the-art facility in Germany, boosting helicopter engine support and growing its presence in Europe.
PaxEx.Aero
• Seth Miller
By PaxEx.Aero: Unum Aircraft Seating now offers business class beds in forward-facing layout, as its Unum Two seats go to market.
AirInsight
• Addison Schonland
By AirInsight: Hawaiian's 717s are aging in a punishing operating environment. Alaska's CFO wants a "purpose-built" replacement. The problem: that aircraft doesn't exist.
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
By FlightGlobal: Manufacturer continues initiative to develop a zero-emission version of its best-selling turbine helicopter.
ch-aviation
• Daniel Martinez Garbuno
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