Routes   PaxEx   North America   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
AeroTime • Stephen Pope

American Airlines relaunches nonstop Miami–Caracas service, adds 2nd daily flight from May 22

American Airlines restored the first nonstop U.S.–Venezuela passenger link in seven years when it departed Miami for Caracas on April 30, 2026. It plans to add a second daily flight starting May 22, expanding connectivity that had been routed through neighboring Latin American countries. American also signaled potential future expansion beyond Caracas.

Also: South China Morning Post, CNN and Times of India
2026-04-30T12:59:29.893523-07:00
BizAv   Helicopter   M&A   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Textron  
AINonline • Jessica Reed

Textron Aviation Revenues Jump 22% in Q1, Parent Plans Industrial Spinoff

By AINonline: Textron Inc. plans to separate its Industrial segment and refocus as pure-play A&D company.

Also: Corporate Jet Investor, Textron, The Business Journals, Business Wire and 3 more
2026-04-30T11:23:34.943433-07:00
BizAv   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Embraer  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Embraer’s Praetor 600E receives FAA, EASA and ANAC certification

By Air Data News: Updated version of the Praetor 600 brings redesigned cabin, with deliveries planned for 2029 Embraer said its Praetor 600E has received type certification from Brazil’s ANAC, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Also: FlightGlobal, AeroTime, businessjetinteriorsinternational.com, Skies Magazine, Aviation Week, GlobalAir.com and propilotmag.com
2026-04-30T06:57:10.380741-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airbus  
MTU Aero Engines

MTU Aero Engines starts 2026 with increase in revenue and earnings

By MTU Aero Engines: MTU Aero Engines AG remains on an upwards trajectory, having once again increased its revenue and earnings during the first quarter of 2026.

2026-04-30T02:41:19.470820-07:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders  
Airline Economics • Super Admin

Avolon Q1 net income rises 32% to $191m on strong cashflow and aircraft activity

By Airline Economics: Avolon reported a 32% rise in Q1 2026 net income to $191 million, with higher lease revenue, strong operating cashflow and continued aircraft acquisitions and sales supporting results.

Also: Airline Economics
2026-04-30T05:02:08.191192-07:00