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Blended Wing Body deep dive: large wing area driven by lift — what JetZero Z4 means for future airliners

Leeham's series examines the Blended Wing Body (BWB) as a potential efficiency step beyond the conventional tube-and-wing. Part 4 shows a BWB's large wing area is driven by lift requirements rather than cruise needs, and assesses what JetZero's Z4 means for design, certification and operations.

2026-04-03T00:41:48.410017-07:00

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Airbus begins A321XLR high‑altitude certification campaign at Alcantarí, Bolivia

2026-04-02T23:52:11.160844-07:00

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Airbus mulls ATR final‑assembly line in India

2026-04-02T21:46:56.652522-07:00

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Embraer delivers 44 aircraft in Q1 2026, up 47% year‑on‑year and retains up‑to‑255 delivery guidance

2026-04-02T14:00:32.237257-07:00

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Blended Wing Body deep dive: large wing area driven by lift — what JetZero Z4 means for future airliners Leeham's series examines the Blended Wing Body (BWB) as a potential efficiency step beyond the conventional tube-and-wing. Part 4 shows a BWB's large wing area is driven by lift requirements rather than cruise needs, and assesses what JetZero's Z4 means for design, certification and operations.

2026-04-03T00:41:48.410017-07:00

Blended Wing Body deep dive: large wing area driven by lift — what JetZero Z4 means for future airliners

Air Data News

Airbus begins A321XLR high‑altitude certification campaign at Alcantarí, Bolivia Airbus has deployed an A321XLR (registration F‑WXLR) to Alcantarí International Airport, Sucre, Bolivia — 3,104 m (10,184 ft) elevation — for a six‑day high‑altitude certification campaign. The tests will exercise the XLR’s hot‑and‑high performance and gather data for regulatory validation.

2026-04-02T23:52:11.160844-07:00

Airbus begins A321XLR high‑altitude certification campaign at Alcantarí, Bolivia

FlightGlobal

HAL revenue up 4.1% to INR323bn as Dhruv and local AL-31FP engine deliveries underpin results Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd reported revenue of INR323 billion for the 12 months ended 31 March, a 4.1% increase, helped by deliveries of the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter and two locally produced Saturn AL-31FP engines, even as the company continues to wrestle with supply‑chain challenges.

2026-04-02T22:31:13.937203-07:00

HAL revenue up 4.1% to INR323bn as Dhruv and local AL-31FP engine deliveries underpin results

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Airbus mulls ATR final‑assembly line in India Airbus is considering establishing a final-assembly line for ATR turboprops in India, exploring localisation of production as OEMs expand manufacturing footprints in the country. The company has not disclosed timelines, capacity targets, or partner arrangements; discussions are at an early stage.

2026-04-02T21:46:56.652522-07:00

Airbus mulls ATR final‑assembly line in India

FlightGlobal

FAA grants Horizon Air a one-year extension to fit secondary cockpit barriers on new Embraer regionals The FAA has granted Horizon Air a one-year compliance extension to install secondary cockpit barriers in new Embraer regional jets, a safety rule decades in the making. The decision proceeds despite opposition from the USA's largest pilot union and alters Horizon's rollout timetable.

2026-04-02T15:06:03.547353-07:00

FAA grants Horizon Air a one-year extension to fit secondary cockpit barriers on new Embraer regionals

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Embraer delivers 44 aircraft in Q1 2026, up 47% year‑on‑year and retains up‑to‑255 delivery guidance Embraer handed over 44 aircraft in Q1 2026, a 47% increase from 30 in the same quarter last year, with the mix including 29 executive jets and 10 commercial aircraft. The OEM said the result supports its unchanged full‑year target of up to 255 deliveries despite a step back from a strong Q4 2025.

2026-04-02T14:00:32.237257-07:00

Embraer delivers 44 aircraft in Q1 2026, up 47% year‑on‑year and retains up‑to‑255 delivery guidance

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Textron's Citation Ascend midsize jet begins European demonstration tour after first transatlantic crossing Textron's Citation Ascend midsize business jet has begun a European demonstration tour after becoming the first of its type to make a transatlantic crossing. The company will use the demonstrator to showcase range, performance and market readiness to potential European customers and partners.

2026-04-02T11:01:36.443777-07:00

Textron's Citation Ascend midsize jet begins European demonstration tour after first transatlantic crossing

FlightGlobal

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Malaysia Aviation Group eyes Q4 widebody replacement as profit doubles; fleet stance unchanged amid Middle East crisis Malaysia Aviation Group said it will not materially change its operating fleet despite the Middle East conflict, is targeting a fourth‑quarter long‑range widebody replacement order, and reported a doubling of 2025 profit on higher traffic and fleet expansion while flagging a cautious 2026 outlook amid geopolitical risks.

2026-04-02T10:15:46.842941-07:00

Malaysia Aviation Group eyes Q4 widebody replacement as profit doubles; fleet stance unchanged amid Middle East crisis

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Blended Wing Body deep dive: large wing area driven by lift — what JetZero Z4 means for future airliners

Airbus begins A321XLR high‑altitude certification campaign at Alcantarí, Bolivia

Airbus mulls ATR final‑assembly line in India

Embraer delivers 44 aircraft in Q1 2026, up 47% year‑on‑year and retains up‑to‑255 delivery guidance

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