FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
De Havilland Canada is preparing to begin final assembly of its first DHC-515 water bomber this year, with the aircraft already largely manufactured. The program remains on track for an expected 2028 delivery, positioning the modernized DHC-515 as the successor to the CL-415 family in aerial firefighting roles.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: Embraer's firm order backlog reached a record US$34.5 billion at the end of the second quarter of 2026, up 7% from the previous quarter and 16% from a year earlier, the Brazilian manufacturer said as the Farnborough Airshow came to a close.
ch-aviation
• Vanja Popovic
By ch-aviation: The regional government of the Azores, owner of Grupo SATA, is looking to convert EUR160 million euros (USD182 million) into equity in future Azores Airlines (S4, Ponta Delgada) owner SATA Internacional to allow improved conditions for potential investors in the airline, Bloomberg reported.
Reuters
• Tim Hepher
By Reuters: Europe's largest aerial emergency services firm Avincis is warning Europe is not ready for longer and more extreme wildfire seasons.
Vertical Mag
• Jen Nevans
By Vertical Mag: Industry leaders say attracting and retaining skilled technicians will require stronger training pipelines, professionalism, and long-term career development.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Yakovlev's Irkutsk Aviation Plant, where he inspected the MC-21-310 production line. The narrowbody airliner is expected to receive certification and enter commercial service in 2027.
AINonline
• Kerry Lynch
By AINonline: Activity in North America at strongest level in four years.
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
By FlightGlobal: Regional turboprop manufacturer has seen orders outstrip deliveries for past three years. ATR’s sales chief believes the growing presence of lessors in its backlog is offering a commercial advantage given the otherwise long lead times for new orders.
