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Textron to separate Industrial segment, creating a pure-play aerospace and defense company anchored by Textron Aviation and Bell

Textron announced its intent to separate its Industrial segment from its core aerospace and defense businesses, aimed at sharpening strategic and operational focus. Post-separation, Textron would comprise Textron Aviation and helicopter maker Bell, alongside defense-focused Textron Systems.

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

Air Data News

Embraer Praetor 600E clears triple certification (ANAC, FAA, EASA) for first 2029 deliveries

2026-04-30T06:57:10.380741-07:00

Bombardier

Bombardier says supply-chain issue won’t change 2026 delivery guidance; Q1 revenue up 5% to $1.60B, free cash flow up to $360M,

2026-04-30T05:07:23.707029-07:00

MTU Aero Engines

MTU Aero Engines Q1 2026: revenue and earnings up, military and commercial strength persists despite geopolitical risk

2026-04-30T02:41:19.470820-07:00

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FlightGlobal

B-21 Raider procurement heads toward 200-aircraft target as DoD weighs “a lot more” buys and adds $6.1B to speed production The Indo-Pacific Air Force commander endorsed expanding the US Air Force’s B-21 Raider acquisition plan beyond the existing 100-aircraft target to as many as 200 aircraft. At the same time, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged lawmakers to consider buying “a lot more” B-21s, while the FY2027 budget request adds $6.1 billion to accelerate Northrop Grumman’s production.

2026-04-30T17:21:08.204776-07:00

B-21 Raider procurement heads toward 200-aircraft target as DoD weighs “a lot more” buys and adds $6.1B to speed production

DefenseNews.com

US Air Force seeks nearly $1B for initial Collaborative Combat Aircraft procurement as “loyal wingman” push moves toward product For the first time, the U.S. Air Force is asking Congress to fund procurement of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), marking a shift from prototypes toward production in what it calls the “loyal wingman” era. The request targets nearly $1B for initial CCA buys, advancing an incremental path toward operational fielding.

2026-04-30T11:50:00.555823-07:00

US Air Force seeks nearly $1B for initial Collaborative Combat Aircraft procurement as “loyal wingman” push moves toward product

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Textron to separate Industrial segment, creating a pure-play aerospace and defense company anchored by Textron Aviation and Bell Textron announced its intent to separate its Industrial segment from its core aerospace and defense businesses, aimed at sharpening strategic and operational focus. Post-separation, Textron would comprise Textron Aviation and helicopter maker Bell, alongside defense-focused Textron Systems.

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

Textron to separate Industrial segment, creating a pure-play aerospace and defense company anchored by Textron Aviation and Bell

Airbus

Airbus names Eric Kirstetter Executive Vice President, Strategy from 18 May, succeeding Matthieu Louvot Airbus has appointed Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President Strategy, effective 18 May. Kirstetter, who joins from consulting firm Roland Berger and reports directly to CEO Guillaume Faury, will succeed Matthieu Louvot, who is set to move to lead Airbus Helicopters, supporting execution of Airbus’s strategy roadmap.

2026-04-30T09:32:14.903197-07:00

Airbus names Eric Kirstetter Executive Vice President, Strategy from 18 May, succeeding Matthieu Louvot

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Electron sets 2027 first flight milestone for E5 all-electric aircraft prototype after design revisions Electron says its E5 all-electric aircraft prototype is now targeting a first flight in 2027 following recent full-scale design revisions. The update indicates the program is moving from iterative engineering changes toward an expanded flight-test readiness phase, with the 2027 date used as the near-term yardstick.

2026-04-30T09:20:54.565433-07:00

Electron sets 2027 first flight milestone for E5 all-electric aircraft prototype after design revisions

Vertical Mag

Rotortrade delivers first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex for offshore wind operations Rotortrade has successfully delivered the first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex, supporting expanded offshore wind sector operations. The delivery marks a new operational footprint for the type in Taiwan and reinforces Rotortrade’s role in advancing rotorcraft availability for energy-industry missions.

2026-04-30T07:07:38.170223-07:00

Rotortrade delivers first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex for offshore wind operations

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Embraer Praetor 600E clears triple certification (ANAC, FAA, EASA) for first 2029 deliveries Embraer’s redesigned Praetor 600E has received type certification from Brazil’s ANAC, the FAA and EASA, validating an upgraded super-midsize business jet configuration. The approvals cover the aircraft’s cabin comfort and utility features and put it on track for first customer deliveries in 2029, with the Praetor 500E also targeted for triple certification by end-2026.

2026-04-30T06:57:10.380741-07:00

Embraer Praetor 600E clears triple certification (ANAC, FAA, EASA) for first 2029 deliveries

FlightGlobal

Rolls-Royce reiterates 2026 profit guidance as engine flying hours rebound from Middle East conflict Rolls-Royce says it remains on track for full-year profit of around $5.5 billion or more despite uncertainty tied to the Iran war’s impact on its commercial business. In a trading update, the company reported a strong start across civil aerospace, defense, and power systems, citing rapid recovery in regional customer engine flying hours.

2026-04-30T05:07:59.599962-07:00

Rolls-Royce reiterates 2026 profit guidance as engine flying hours rebound from Middle East conflict

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Textron to separate Industrial segment, creating a pure-play aerospace and defense company anchored by Textron Aviation and Bell

Embraer Praetor 600E clears triple certification (ANAC, FAA, EASA) for first 2029 deliveries

Bombardier says supply-chain issue won’t change 2026 delivery guidance; Q1 revenue up 5% to $1.60B, free cash flow up to $360M,

MTU Aero Engines Q1 2026: revenue and earnings up, military and commercial strength persists despite geopolitical risk

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