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Washington Post • Edward Russell

United to debut 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy next year; unveils new 787‑9 Polaris Studio and CRJ200 cabin refresh

United will be the first U.S. carrier to introduce 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy, which the airline says will debut next year. At a Los Angeles cabin reveal United also showcased new Boeing 787‑9 Polaris Studio suites and an updated CRJ200 regional cabin.

Also: Business Traveller

2026-04-06T10:42:23.993160-07:00

ATC North America Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation Workforce & Skills Development

Reuters

FAA proposes to hire 2,300 air traffic controllers in budget request

By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is proposing to hire 2,300 air traffic controller trainees as it works to address a persistent lack of personnel.

2026-04-06T09:21:24.585597-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Vertical Aerospace demonstrates ‘transition’ flight of piloted electric air taxi demonstrator

By FlightGlobal: Vertical has now demonstrated a transition flight with a pilot onboard, works toward Valo certification in 2028. Vertical Aerospace has completed the first “transition” flight of its piloted in-development electric air taxi, demonstrating the aircraft’s ability to shift from vertical to forward flight — and putting the company on track to perform a “two-way” transition….

Urban Air Mobility News

Vertical Aerospace achieves first piloted thrust‑borne transition in full‑scale eVTOL flight test

aerospace-innovations.com

Vertical Aerospace Completes First Piloted Thrustborne Transition Under UK CAA Oversight

2026-04-06T10:21:00.869508-07:00

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21 Air to pursue Boeing 777 freighter operations after Cargojet divestment

By ch-aviation: 21 Air (2I, Greensboro Piedmont Triad International) is planning to certify for B777-type operations by the end of 2026 or in late 2027, as it aims to expand its business...

2026-04-06T11:00:03.029087-07:00

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Aviation Today

Global Aviation Round‑Up: How the Iran War Is Rewiring Avionics — Key Takeaways from ISTAT Americas 2026

By Aviation Today: Global Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value Intelligence How the Iran War Is Rewiring Avionics Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) The latest Middle East conflict has done what decades of airline risk modeling feared but never fully… Global Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value Intelligence Silicon Over Steel: The Avionics Reset That Stole the Show at ISTAT Americas 2026.

2026-04-06T08:41:44.128274-07:00

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AINonline • Amy Wilder

DOT Audit Finds Contract Tower Staffing Shortfall Despite FAA Initiatives

By AINonline: Audit makes three recommendations to improve monitoring.

2026-04-06T09:31:59.711777-07:00

China UAV Development & Drone Programs Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Hydrogen Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

interestingengineering.com • Sujita Sinha

China conducts world-first flight of 16,535-lb unmanned cargo plane powered by megawatt-class hydrogen turboprop

By interestingengineering.com: China flies a 16,535 lb unmanned cargo aircraft powered by a megawatt-class hydrogen turboprop in a world-first test.

AirInsight

AECC successfully test-flies megawatt-class hydrogen turboprop for light cargo aircraft

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China’s 7.5‑ton Hydrogen‑Powered Unmanned Cargo Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight in Zhuzhou

2026-04-06T01:58:43.664140-07:00

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aircanada.com

Air Canada to launch Toronto–Montréal–Tenerife nonstop services, expands coast‑to‑coast sun‑market network

By aircanada.com: New flights from Toronto and Montréal to Tenerife, the only non-stop services between North America and the Canary IslandsNew Air Canada destinations of Roatán*, Santo Domingo, Mérida*, and Mazatlán*Significant expansion to sun markets from the West coast, plus more routes to Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico from across CanadaExpand...

Breitflyte

Air Canada to Launch North America's Only Nonstop Service to Tenerife from Montréal and Toronto for Winter 2026/27

Aviation24

Air Canada expands Winter sun network with first-ever Tenerife flights

Also: Air Data News, cbj.ca and thebulkheadseat.com

2026-04-06T06:06:03.191533-07:00

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United to debut 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy next year; unveils new 787‑9 Polaris Studio and CRJ200 cabin refresh

FAA proposes to hire 2,300 air traffic controllers in budget request

Vertical Aerospace demonstrates ‘transition’ flight of piloted electric air taxi demonstrator

Vertical Aerospace achieves first piloted thrust‑borne transition in full‑scale eVTOL flight test

Vertical Aerospace Completes First Piloted Thrustborne Transition Under UK CAA Oversight

21 Air to pursue Boeing 777 freighter operations after Cargojet divestment

Global Aviation Round‑Up: How the Iran War Is Rewiring Avionics — Key Takeaways from ISTAT Americas 2026

DOT Audit Finds Contract Tower Staffing Shortfall Despite FAA Initiatives

China conducts world-first flight of 16,535-lb unmanned cargo plane powered by megawatt-class hydrogen turboprop

AECC successfully test-flies megawatt-class hydrogen turboprop for light cargo aircraft

China’s 7.5‑ton Hydrogen‑Powered Unmanned Cargo Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight in Zhuzhou

Air Canada to launch Toronto–Montréal–Tenerife nonstop services, expands coast‑to‑coast sun‑market network

Air Canada to Launch North America's Only Nonstop Service to Tenerife from Montréal and Toronto for Winter 2026/27

Air Canada expands Winter sun network with first-ever Tenerife flights

21 Air to pursue Boeing 777 freighter operations after Cargojet divestment

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Vertical Aerospace demonstrates ‘transition’ flight of piloted electric air taxi demonstrator

DOT Audit Finds Contract Tower Staffing Shortfall Despite FAA Initiatives

FAA proposes to hire 2,300 air traffic controllers in budget request

Air Canada to launch Toronto–Montréal–Tenerife nonstop services, expands coast‑to‑coast sun‑market network

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