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EASA advances AW09 evaluation with new flight-test work at Mollis facility

EASA’s latest flight tests for the Leonardo AW09 at the Mollis evaluation facility show continued progress in its certification campaign, reinforcing the programme’s step-by-step path toward type approval. The updates underscore how regulator-led trials are shaping the timing and scope of final evaluation.

2026-04-29T11:21:25.046258-07:00
Boeing

Boeing and SCAT Airlines Announce Order for Five 737 MAX Jets to Support Growth

By Boeing: SHYMKENT, Kazakhstan, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and SCAT Airlines today announced the carrier will expand its fleet and boost capacity with the fuel-efficient 737 MAX.

2026-04-29T07:32:32.340057-07:00
CNBCDavid Reid

A US ride-sharing app for helicopters is expanding its operations to India

By CNBC: The company will connect the Indian city of Mumbai with heliports at the city of Pune and religious site of Shirdi.

2026-04-29T09:05:15.328367-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Russian transport minister highlights challenges to restoring civil aircraft manufacturing

By FlightGlobal: Nikitin underlines need for 'comprehensive' approach to development Russian transport minister Andrei Nikitin has acknowledged challenges to rebuilding the country’s civil aircraft manufacturing sector during a technology forum at Rybinsk, near Moscow.

2026-04-29T10:09:15.711675-07:00
The Air CurrentJon Ostrower

FAA eyeing purchase of Dallas building for consolidated ATC facility

By The Air Current: The Federal Aviation Administration is considering purchasing a large commercial office building in Dallas, Texas that could eventually serve as the site of a consolidated air traffic control facility, people familiar with the matter told The Air Current.

2026-04-29T09:36:14.754872-07:00
FlightGlobalGraham Dunn

Icelandair takes steps to counter fuel costs amid strong demand

By FlightGlobal: Icelandair trims losses in first quarter on strong demand but takes steps to mitigate fuel impact Icelandair is trimming capacity 2% in the current quarter and looking at phasing out its remaining Boeing 757s a year earlier than planned as it works to counter the volatile fuel environment.

2026-04-29T10:09:16.758843-07:00