DefenseNews.com
• Andrew Chuter
Aviation leasing giant enters the fray of remotely piloted air systems
By DefenseNews.com: It’s believed this is the first time a major leasing company has moved to offer remotely piloted vehicles to military or civil users.
AeroTime
• Stephen Pope
Florida bans airports from using ADS-B data to bill small aircraft
By AeroTime: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law barring airports from using ADS-B data to calculate or collect fees from light general aviation aircraft operators.
PaxEx.Aero
• Seth Miller
SCAT Airlines Picks Flymingo for Digital Inflight Upgrade
By PaxEx.Aero: SCAT’s Boeing fleet now flies with wireless IFE and an upgraded digital experience, backed by Moment’s Flymingo Box.
Archer To Report First Quarter 2026 Operating Update and Financial Results on May 11, 2026
By news.archer.com: Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) will report its first quarter 2026 operating update and financial results after market close on Monday, May 11, 2026.
ch-aviation
Virgin Australia/Qatar Airways tie-up wins final approval
By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “Virgin Australia/Qatar Airways tie-up wins final approval” today!.
ch-aviation
• Melbourne Airport
Virgin Australia to resume some Doha flights in late 2Q26
By ch-aviation: Virgin Australia (VA, Brisbane International) has announced that it will resume flights between both Sydney Kingsford Smith and Melbourne Airport and Doha Hamad International from June 15, 2026.
DefenseNews.com
• Pierre Tran
Safran Takeover of Zodiac Aerospace Revealed in $9B Bid
By DefenseNews.com: The combined group is expected to post a €2.7 billion annual operating profit and has identified €200 million of synergies from the deal, the companies said.
