Event   eVTOL   North America   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
eVTOL Insights • Jason Pritchard

Vertical completes third full‑scale Valo prototype; piloted flight tests to start and US demo tour opens in New York

Vertical Aerospace has finished its third and final full‑scale Valo prototype and will begin piloted flight testing this month following commissioning. The company will also kick off a US demonstration tour in New York as it advances validation ahead of commercialisation.

2026-01-05T02:24:10.970470-08:00
Europe   M&A   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
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FlightGlobal • Exclusive partner Honeywell

ProMedia Group acquires FlightGlobal, Railway Gazette and other DVV Media titles to expand international transport and HR portfolio

By FlightGlobal: Dutch professional publisher ProMedia Group has acquired the aviation, transport and HR portfolios of the UK-based DVV Media International. With the acquisition of renowned titles such as FlightGlobal, Railway Gazette and HeavyLift, ProMedia strengthens its international position and focuses on the further digitalisation of these brands.

2026-01-05T02:24:13.850893-08:00
Supply Chain   Leadership   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus  
Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Airbus names new commercial aircraft CEO as it confronts supply‑chain pressures and key decisions on A220 stretch and open‑fan engine

By Leeham News: Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton and Bjorn Fehrm Jan. 5, 2026, © Leeham News: The big news at Airbus at the start of this year is the new president and chief executive officer for Airbus Commercial Aircraft: Lars..

2026-01-05T00:27:53.621041-08:00
Leadership   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Air India   Airlines  
Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram

Air India seeks new CEO amid fallout from June fatal crash

By Reuters: Air India's board is scouting for a new chief executive to replace Campbell Wilson, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, as the airline remains under intense scrutiny over safety lapses after a crash in June killed 260 people.

Also: Economic Times and swarajyamag.com
2026-01-04T21:04:37.696710-08:00
Routes   M&A   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
ch-aviation • CH-Aviation Staff

Pakistan International Airlines to resume London flights as government urged to approve sale

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Also: Aviation A2Z
2026-01-04T22:33:52.522911-08:00