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Leonardo aerostructures JV decision delayed as JV partner awaits domestic subsidy agreement ahead of summer deadline

Leonardo is still working to secure domestic subsidies needed to stabilize its aerostructures joint-venture, but it is now dependent on a partner to reach a decision. The parties’ ability to conclude the arrangement is constrained by a summer deadline for agreeing the subsidy framework.

2026-05-06T16:29:22.577690-07:00

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SkyWest’s CRJ450 plan spotlights MHIRJ’s CRJ support as operators extend older regional-jet lives

2026-05-06T13:15:55.673123-07:00

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Textron Aviation opens expanded 35,000-sq-ft Essendon Fields service facility to double APAC factory-direct support

2026-05-06T11:06:03.345221-07:00

Space Intel Report

Leonardo posts Q1 2026 results: adjusted profit up 60% to €184M, revenue/EBITDA and orders rise; guidance confirmed

2026-05-06T12:12:45.865899-07:00

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Leonardo aerostructures JV decision delayed as JV partner awaits domestic subsidy agreement ahead of summer deadline Leonardo is still working to secure domestic subsidies needed to stabilize its aerostructures joint-venture, but it is now dependent on a partner to reach a decision. The parties’ ability to conclude the arrangement is constrained by a summer deadline for agreeing the subsidy framework.

2026-05-06T16:29:22.577690-07:00

Leonardo aerostructures JV decision delayed as JV partner awaits domestic subsidy agreement ahead of summer deadline

Aviation Week

Departing Leonardo CEO Cingolani presses for continuity as new leadership takes over Roberto Cingolani, Leonardo’s departing CEO, told shareholders and the incoming management team to largely stay the course on the company’s transformation, warning that deviating from the current plan could harm the Italian aerospace and defence group’s future prospects.

2026-05-06T14:00:09.232094-07:00

Departing Leonardo CEO Cingolani presses for continuity as new leadership takes over

AeroTime

SkyWest’s CRJ450 plan spotlights MHIRJ’s CRJ support as operators extend older regional-jet lives SkyWest’s planned CRJ450 fleet upgrade/positioning for United Airlines elevates the role of MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) as CRJ support remains a key lever for regional operators seeking to extend older-airframe service lives. The shift underscores how OEM-backed support can influence utilization and fleet economics.

2026-05-06T13:15:55.673123-07:00

SkyWest’s CRJ450 plan spotlights MHIRJ’s CRJ support as operators extend older regional-jet lives

Space Intel Report

Leonardo posts Q1 2026 results: adjusted profit up 60% to €184M, revenue/EBITDA and orders rise; guidance confirmed Leonardo reported an adjusted net profit of €184 million for Q1 2026, up 60% year-on-year, alongside higher revenue, EBITDA and orders, while confirming full-year guidance. Leonardo Space says increased revenue, profit and backlog signal continued momentum for the planned European space-industry merger, with Telespazio’s service business boosting the picture.

2026-05-06T12:12:45.865899-07:00

Leonardo posts Q1 2026 results: adjusted profit up 60% to €184M, revenue/EBITDA and orders rise; guidance confirmed

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Textron Aviation opens expanded 35,000-sq-ft Essendon Fields service facility to double APAC factory-direct support Textron Aviation has opened a new, expanded service facility at Melbourne’s Essendon Fields Airport, more than doubling its prior footprint. The 35,000-sq-ft center supports Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers across Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region, with capacity stated to cover 1,400+ aircraft in the region.

2026-05-06T11:06:03.345221-07:00

Textron Aviation opens expanded 35,000-sq-ft Essendon Fields service facility to double APAC factory-direct support

AINonline

Textron pitches passenger-carrying SkyCourier to extend air services to remote, unimproved-runway markets Textron is showcasing a passenger-carrying version of its SkyCourier designed to operate from unimproved runways, widening connectivity for remote communities where conventional infrastructure is limited. The configuration aims to translate the aircraft’s STOL/rough-field operating concept into revenue passenger routes.

2026-05-06T10:20:35.959873-07:00

Textron pitches passenger-carrying SkyCourier to extend air services to remote, unimproved-runway markets

Air Data News

Boeing runs high-energy brake tests on 737 MAX 10 amid continued 2026 certification push Boeing has conducted high-energy braking system trials for the 737 MAX 10, including simulations of rejected takeoff conditions under worst-case parameters, as part of the aircraft’s certification campaign. Certification remains targeted for 2026, with the testing aimed at validating safety-critical performance during high-speed abort scenarios.

2026-05-06T04:12:56.938631-07:00

Boeing runs high-energy brake tests on 737 MAX 10 amid continued 2026 certification push

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IAI completes primary structural work on first Airbus A330-300 P2F prototype, entering ground/flight test with certification tar Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has finished major structural modifications on its first Airbus A330-300 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion prototype, including changes to accommodate the forward cargo door. The program now moves into ground and flight testing, with certification expected by the end of the year and a maiden flight in the coming weeks.

2026-05-06T03:54:23.420219-07:00

IAI completes primary structural work on first Airbus A330-300 P2F prototype, entering ground/flight test with certification tar

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Leonardo aerostructures JV decision delayed as JV partner awaits domestic subsidy agreement ahead of summer deadline

SkyWest’s CRJ450 plan spotlights MHIRJ’s CRJ support as operators extend older regional-jet lives

Textron Aviation opens expanded 35,000-sq-ft Essendon Fields service facility to double APAC factory-direct support

Leonardo posts Q1 2026 results: adjusted profit up 60% to €184M, revenue/EBITDA and orders rise; guidance confirmed

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