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Boeing’s April sales surge lifts backlog above 6,200 jets as net orders nearly double year-to-date pace

Boeing reported 135 net new orders in April—nearly doubling its first-quarter performance—and pushed year-to-date totals to 284 aircraft, its strongest start to a year since 2014. The backlog topped 6,200 jets, supported by April’s 136 commercial aircraft orders and 44 deliveries, including 28 777X and 25 787-10 orders.

2026-05-12T10:17:36.273635-07:00

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Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

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FAA completes Phase One of U.S. NOTAM system overhaul ahead of schedule, moving legacy NOTAM into the cloud by late-2027

2026-05-12T11:01:51.274391-07:00

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Quantum Space to build maneuverable spacecraft in Tulsa, Oklahoma, aligning production with its new executive base

2026-05-12T12:24:46.032528-07:00

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USAF T-38C Talon trainer crash in Alabama: both pilots eject safely A U.S. Air Force T-38C Talon assigned to Columbus Air Force Base crashed during a training flight in rural Alabama, with both pilots ejecting safely, according to Columbus AFB officials. The service has not released pilot names or which squadron operated the aircraft, and cause is under investigation.

2026-05-12T14:03:32.458229-07:00

USAF T-38C Talon trainer crash in Alabama: both pilots eject safely

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Quantum Space to build maneuverable spacecraft in Tulsa, Oklahoma, aligning production with its new executive base Quantum Space says it will build its highly maneuverable spacecraft in Tulsa, Oklahoma, leveraging the city as the location of the company’s new chief executive. The decision ties the next phase of spacecraft development to an updated leadership and operations footprint in the US.

2026-05-12T12:24:46.032528-07:00

Quantum Space to build maneuverable spacecraft in Tulsa, Oklahoma, aligning production with its new executive base

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FAA completes Phase One of U.S. NOTAM system overhaul ahead of schedule, moving legacy NOTAM into the cloud by late-2027 The FAA announced successful implementation of Phase One of its Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) overhaul, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy saying the 40-year-old system upgrade is on track to deliver safety and pilot-communications improvements earlier than planned. The agency also moved the legacy U.S. NOTAM System into cloud infrastructure and said Phase One had been expected to finish no later than late 2027.

2026-05-12T11:01:51.274391-07:00

FAA completes Phase One of U.S. NOTAM system overhaul ahead of schedule, moving legacy NOTAM into the cloud by late-2027

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Boeing’s April sales surge lifts backlog above 6,200 jets as net orders nearly double year-to-date pace Boeing reported 135 net new orders in April—nearly doubling its first-quarter performance—and pushed year-to-date totals to 284 aircraft, its strongest start to a year since 2014. The backlog topped 6,200 jets, supported by April’s 136 commercial aircraft orders and 44 deliveries, including 28 777X and 25 787-10 orders.

2026-05-12T10:17:36.273635-07:00

Boeing’s April sales surge lifts backlog above 6,200 jets as net orders nearly double year-to-date pace

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Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi Fiji Airways and Canada’s WestJet have signed a new codeshare agreement set to begin service in May 2026. It will cover international travel between Nadi and Vancouver, alongside domestic connections within Canada, aiming to expand one-stop itineraries across the South Pacific and Canada.

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

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GE Aerospace clears NGAP XA102 adaptive-cycle prototype build readiness; Pratt & Whitney completes digital XA103 assembly readin GE Aerospace cleared an Assembly Readiness Review for its XA102 adaptive-cycle engine, advancing the Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program toward full system demonstration. Pratt & Whitney completed a fully digital Assembly Readiness Review for the XA103, as the Air Force funds adaptive-cycle turbofan development for the sixth-generation fighter competition.

2026-05-11T16:55:52.116279-07:00

GE Aerospace clears NGAP XA102 adaptive-cycle prototype build readiness; Pratt & Whitney completes digital XA103 assembly readin

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Team SkyAlyne/ KF Aerospace completes factory acceptance on first CT-157 Siskin II trainer for Canada’s RCAF Team SkyAlyne has completed factory acceptance on the first CT-157 Siskin II trainer for the RCAF, marking a key step ahead of delivery start later this year. The aircraft is one of 19 planned CT-157s; production and testing continue to build momentum toward the Ottawa fleet.

2026-05-11T09:50:16.048758-07:00

Team SkyAlyne/ KF Aerospace completes factory acceptance on first CT-157 Siskin II trainer for Canada’s RCAF

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US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity American, Delta and United have indicated they have no objection to Philippine Airlines’ proposed codeshare expansion with Alaska Airlines. The plan would connect PAL’s transpacific flying to Alaska’s domestic U.S. network, broadening passenger itinerary options while navigating any remaining US regulatory review steps.

2026-05-11T09:35:22.824695-07:00

US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

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Boeing’s April sales surge lifts backlog above 6,200 jets as net orders nearly double year-to-date pace

Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

FAA completes Phase One of U.S. NOTAM system overhaul ahead of schedule, moving legacy NOTAM into the cloud by late-2027

Quantum Space to build maneuverable spacecraft in Tulsa, Oklahoma, aligning production with its new executive base

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