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Textron Aviation upgrades Cessna piston line with Garmin G1000 NXi Release 7 and standard Lycoming dual EIS

Textron Aviation will equip its Cessna Skyhawk, Skylane, Turbo Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD with Garmin G1000 NXi System Release 7 avionics and a Lycoming dual electronic ignition system (dual EIS). Dual EIS is now standard on all new Cessna piston aircraft, with entry into service targeted for late 2026 through early 2027.

2026-04-10T06:00:50.485650-07:00

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Elysian advances E9X all-electric regional concept with Conceptual Design Review and revised subscale test

2026-04-10T04:48:09.407156-07:00

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COMAC’s C919 faces 2026 throughput cap: 33 deliveries imply just 2–3/month

2026-04-10T07:40:21.683869-07:00

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Airbus hits 500th A220 handover as March deliveries rebound—Q1 still down 16% amid engine constraints

2026-04-10T03:33:15.774709-07:00

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COMAC’s C919 faces 2026 throughput cap: 33 deliveries imply just 2–3/month If Chinese airlines take delivery of 33 COMAC C919s in 2026, COMAC’s output rate would translate to roughly 2–3 aircraft per month—constrained by LEAP-1C engine risk and export limits. The gap between demand expectations and engine/export realities is a key near-term planning variable for the program.

2026-04-10T07:40:21.683869-07:00

COMAC’s C919 faces 2026 throughput cap: 33 deliveries imply just 2–3/month

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Norwegian wet-leases Airbus A320s for the summer season Norwegian has wet-leased Airbus A320 aircraft to support summer-season capacity, drawing on outsourced aircraft and crew to manage peak-demand scheduling. The move underscores how the carrier is using near-term capacity options while continuing to shape its broader fleet plan.

2026-04-10T06:23:16.264985-07:00

Norwegian wet-leases Airbus A320s for the summer season

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Textron Aviation upgrades Cessna piston line with Garmin G1000 NXi Release 7 and standard Lycoming dual EIS Textron Aviation will equip its Cessna Skyhawk, Skylane, Turbo Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD with Garmin G1000 NXi System Release 7 avionics and a Lycoming dual electronic ignition system (dual EIS). Dual EIS is now standard on all new Cessna piston aircraft, with entry into service targeted for late 2026 through early 2027.

2026-04-10T06:00:50.485650-07:00

Textron Aviation upgrades Cessna piston line with Garmin G1000 NXi Release 7 and standard Lycoming dual EIS

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Elysian advances E9X all-electric regional concept with Conceptual Design Review and revised subscale test Dutch startup Elysian has completed the Conceptual Design Review for its E9X all-electric regional aircraft after revising the configuration. The program also flew a subscale demonstrator to validate aerodynamics, flight controls, and the integration of its electric propulsion architecture. Elysian is targeting a 90–100-seat, 400–540nm aircraft by the early 2030s.

2026-04-10T04:48:09.407156-07:00

Elysian advances E9X all-electric regional concept with Conceptual Design Review and revised subscale test

AeroTime

Finland to self-fund F-35A Block 4 retrofit after upgrade delays Finnish program officials say the country will have to retrofit its 64 F-35A fighters at its own expense because the Block 4 upgrade has slipped several years behind schedule. The development reinforces how software and integration timing can shift costs and fielding timelines to partner air forces.

2026-04-10T04:23:00.394331-07:00

Finland to self-fund F-35A Block 4 retrofit after upgrade delays

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Airbus hits 500th A220 handover as March deliveries rebound—Q1 still down 16% amid engine constraints Airbus delivered its 500th A220—after handing over 60 jets in March as A350 and A330 output accelerated and the manufacturer booked 331 orders. However, first-quarter deliveries totaled 114 jets, down 16% year-on-year, with Pratt & Whitney engine constraints still weighing on narrowbody/A220 production.

2026-04-10T03:33:15.774709-07:00

Airbus hits 500th A220 handover as March deliveries rebound—Q1 still down 16% amid engine constraints

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TTTech supplies core data-network hardware for NASA’s Artemis II Orion and European Service Module TTTech says it is supplying the core data network for the Orion spacecraft and the European Service Module supporting NASA’s Artemis II. The announcement ties a major mission communications/avionics backbone to the Artemis II integrated stack, reinforcing how European and U.S. partners are stitching together deep-space flight systems.

2026-04-10T01:00:19.295871-07:00

TTTech supplies core data-network hardware for NASA’s Artemis II Orion and European Service Module

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MHI RJ Aviation Group to support Horizon Aircraft’s Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL development Horizon Aircraft has signed an agreement with MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ), a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries subsidiary, to advance development of its Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. The deal adds MHIRJ support to Horizon’s ongoing prototype work as the X7 prepares for the next development phase.

2026-04-10T00:08:52.160299-07:00

MHI RJ Aviation Group to support Horizon Aircraft’s Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL development

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Textron Aviation upgrades Cessna piston line with Garmin G1000 NXi Release 7 and standard Lycoming dual EIS

Elysian advances E9X all-electric regional concept with Conceptual Design Review and revised subscale test

COMAC’s C919 faces 2026 throughput cap: 33 deliveries imply just 2–3/month

Airbus hits 500th A220 handover as March deliveries rebound—Q1 still down 16% amid engine constraints

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