eVTOL   Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
aerospaceglobalnews.com • Joanna Bailey

Vertical Aerospace clears eVTOL development hurdle with two-way piloted transition of VX4 prototype

Vertical Aerospace says it has completed a piloted two-way transition flight in its full-scale tilt-rotor eVTOL prototype, VX4, performing a full piloted transition sequence at Kemble airfield on 14 April. Chief test pilot Simon Davies flew the manoeuvre in what the company positions as a key step toward certification.

Also: Business Wire and Seeking Alpha
2026-04-16T03:09:53.586460-07:00
Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Workforce & Skills Development   Boeing  
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Reuters • Allison Lampert, Dan Catchpole

Boeing hiring more than 100 factory workers a week to grow output, replace retirees

By Reuters: Boeing is hiring around 100 to 140 factory workers a week, the highest pace since 2024, as the U.S. jetmaker replaces retirees and increases staffing to support higher production rates and new models, a union leader said.

2026-04-16T03:41:00.539919-07:00
Middle East   ALPA   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines   easyJet  
Reuters

EasyJet warns Iran war to hit summer bookings, deepen first-half loss

By Reuters: Britain's easyJet warned of a bigger first-half loss and said bookings were lagging compared to last year as a result of uncertainty sparked by the Iran war, denting its shares and those of other budget airlines on Thursday.

2026-04-16T02:39:17.421788-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Supply Chain   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
Reuters • Joanna Plucinska, Kate Abnett

EU working on jet fuel plan as Iran crisis threatens air travel

By Reuters: Europe is more dependent on jet fuel imports, with some 75% from the Middle East, than for any other transport fuel.

Also: Associated Press, news.ssbcrack.com and The Independent
2026-04-16T00:24:34.356551-07:00