Runway Girl
• Mary Kirby
RAVE Aerospace says its in-flight entertainment (IFE) demand remains strong but is constrained by memory chip shortages, a tightening regime for HIC certification testing, and airframers’ stricter seat/IFE pairing requirements. The company points to these choke points as immediate risks to commercial IFE delivery and installation workflows.
FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
By FlightGlobal: Joby Aviation’s trade practices are the subject of a US government investigation after competitor Archer Aviation filed a complaint. The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has opened an investigation into whether air taxi developer Joby Aviation violated import law, a move coming in response to a complaint filed by Joby competitor Archer Aviation.
AirInsight
• Addison Schonland
By AirInsight: If China's airlines receive 33 C919s in 2026, COMAC would only reach a rate of 2–3/month, constrained by LEAP‑1C engine risk and export limits.
Airways Magazine
• Helwing Villamizar
By Airways Magazine: Aviation safety debate post-DCA crash: The House’s ALERT Act covers more ground, while the Senate’s ROTOR Act is more limited.
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By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “Malta's Maleth-Aero loses AOC” today!.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
By AeroTime: A Cirrus SR-20 training aircraft from the Ecole de l'Air et de l'Espace crashed near Montagne de Lure. Both crew members survived with injuries.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
By FlightGlobal: South African Airways’ group chief, John Lamola, has resigned and will step down from the top post at the end of April.The company has appointed an acting chief — catering subsidiary Air Chefs had Matshela Seshibe — while it looks to recruit a permanent successor.
Airways Magazine
• Helwing Villamizar
