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ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

April 2026: OEMs deliver 50 business jets as deliveries stabilize into the mid-year

OEMs delivered 50 business jets in April 2026, a topline delivery pace signal for the private aviation market heading into the second half. The figure provides a near-term read-through for OEM production cadence and for how quickly new aircraft are reaching operators after recent transaction tightening.

2026-05-21T12:53:57.756764-07:00

FlightGlobal

GE to roll out a Leap-1B update in 2026 to address cabin-smoke concerns; CFM is advancing certification work for finalized EEC s

2026-05-21T10:26:34.876845-07:00

AINonline

Vista touts 32% Greater China traffic growth and unveils new Bombardier Global 8000 via Hong Kong–Shanghai media tour

2026-05-21T10:28:37.462281-07:00

AINonline

Resurgent Aviation Solutions liquidates and closes Eclipse 500/550 supplier role, plans to destroy tooling

2026-05-21T10:28:37.160865-07:00

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April 2026: OEMs deliver 50 business jets as deliveries stabilize into the mid-year OEMs delivered 50 business jets in April 2026, a topline delivery pace signal for the private aviation market heading into the second half. The figure provides a near-term read-through for OEM production cadence and for how quickly new aircraft are reaching operators after recent transaction tightening.

2026-05-21T12:53:57.756764-07:00

April 2026: OEMs deliver 50 business jets as deliveries stabilize into the mid-year

FlightGlobal

Option under review: Special Operations Command could convert in-production C-130Js to MC-130J standard after Iran losses With MC-130Js reportedly destroyed in Iran, Special Operations Command is considering a path to replace the capability by completing modifications on in-production Lockheed Martin C-130Js to the MC-130J standard. The approach would preserve aircraft availability by leveraging already-building airframes rather than restarting from scratch.

2026-05-21T11:40:00.607079-07:00

Option under review: Special Operations Command could convert in-production C-130Js to MC-130J standard after Iran losses

AINonline

Vista touts 32% Greater China traffic growth and unveils new Bombardier Global 8000 via Hong Kong–Shanghai media tour Vista is reporting 32% annual traffic growth in Greater China for 2025 and using a Hong Kong and Shanghai media tour to showcase its newest aircraft, the Bombardier Global 8000. The campaign signals continued demand momentum in the region alongside Vista’s broader effort to expand aircraft access through XO.

2026-05-21T10:28:37.462281-07:00

Vista touts 32% Greater China traffic growth and unveils new Bombardier Global 8000 via Hong Kong–Shanghai media tour

AINonline

Resurgent Aviation Solutions liquidates and closes Eclipse 500/550 supplier role, plans to destroy tooling Resurgent Aviation Solutions—manufacturer and repair station for Eclipse 500/550 critical components—has moved into liquidation and closing. The company said it plans to destroy all tooling, raising immediate questions about the continuity of support for the impacted components used across the type’s installed base.

2026-05-21T10:28:37.160865-07:00

Resurgent Aviation Solutions liquidates and closes Eclipse 500/550 supplier role, plans to destroy tooling

FlightGlobal

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GE to roll out a Leap-1B update in 2026 to address cabin-smoke concerns; CFM is advancing certification work for finalized EEC s GE will introduce a Leap-1B engine update this year as part of the certification process to address a cabin-smoke concern tied to activation of a load-reduction device. Separately, CFM says work on a finalized Leap-1B EEC software load is underway to resolve safety concerns affecting the 737 MAX.

2026-05-21T10:26:34.876845-07:00

GE to roll out a Leap-1B update in 2026 to address cabin-smoke concerns; CFM is advancing certification work for finalized EEC s

The War Zone

US Army Improved Turbine Engine Program promises performance gains for Night Stalker MH-60M—upgrade path remains uncertain The Army’s Improved Turbine Engine Program is positioned as a major performance boost for the Night Stalker MH-60M Black Hawk upgrade effort, but the program’s near- and mid-term outlook is described as “murky.” The development raises questions about how quickly (and whether) turbine power improvements will translate into fleet fielding.

2026-05-21T10:15:22.719373-07:00

US Army Improved Turbine Engine Program promises performance gains for Night Stalker MH-60M—upgrade path remains uncertain

AINonline

Bombardier marks milestone flight for Global 8000 as fastest business jet at Mach 0.95 Bombardier used a milestone flight to underscore the Global 8000’s performance positioning as the fastest business jet in service terms, citing an MMO of Mach 0.95. The company’s celebration signals continued market push for ultra-long-range aircraft that combine speed and cabin experience.

2026-05-21T09:24:52.579102-07:00

Bombardier marks milestone flight for Global 8000 as fastest business jet at Mach 0.95

Reuters

Parker Hannifin to buy CIRCOR Aerospace from KKR for about $2.55–$2.6B Parker Hannifin has agreed to acquire KKR-owned CIRCOR Aerospace for roughly $2.55 billion in cash (reported at $2.6 billion), expanding Parker’s mix of aerospace and defense motion/control products. KKR confirmed the sale, positioning the deal as a further consolidation of aerospace suppliers.

2026-05-21T06:54:33.780664-07:00

Parker Hannifin to buy CIRCOR Aerospace from KKR for about $2.55–$2.6B

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April 2026: OEMs deliver 50 business jets as deliveries stabilize into the mid-year

GE to roll out a Leap-1B update in 2026 to address cabin-smoke concerns; CFM is advancing certification work for finalized EEC s

Vista touts 32% Greater China traffic growth and unveils new Bombardier Global 8000 via Hong Kong–Shanghai media tour

Resurgent Aviation Solutions liquidates and closes Eclipse 500/550 supplier role, plans to destroy tooling

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