M&A   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
AINonline • Jessica Reed

Textron reports Q1 2026 results—revenues $3.7B (+12%, +$389M)—and announces intent to spin off its Industrial segment into a pur

Textron posted first-quarter 2026 revenues of $3.7 billion, up 12% (+$389 million) year over year, with parent plans to separate its Industrial segment to create a “New Textron” focused on aerospace and defense franchises: Textron Aviation, Bell, and Textron Systems. The company says the move is intended to sharpen strategic and operational focus and drive long-term shareholder value.

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2026-04-30T11:23:34.943433-07:00
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
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   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.

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2026-04-30T05:02:08.191192-07:00