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Ethiopian Airlines and Visa expand partnership to grow co-branded cards and enhance digital payment experiences for travellers across Africa. Agreement targets digital payment adoption and enhanced passenger experience PARTNERSHIP EXPANSION ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — Ethiopian Airlines and Visa have strengthened their collaboration to expand co-branded payment products, supporting more seamless and secure travel transactions. […]
Global air cargo demand fell 4.8% in March 2026 as Middle East disruption impacted key trade routes despite strong underlying trade growth. Geopolitical disruption and fuel pressures weigh on cargo markets despite underlying trade growth GENEVA — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a 4.8% year-on-year decline in global air cargo demand for
GLOBAL AIR CARGO DEMAND FALLS 4.8% AS MIDDLE EAST DISRUPTION IMPACTS NETWORKSRead More »
Embraer and Fraunhofer IPK sign MoU to explore Industry 4.0 technologies and data-driven efficiency in aerospace manufacturing. Partnership to explore data-driven manufacturing and operational efficiency in aerospace SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, BRAZIL — Embraer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK to explore collaboration
EMBRAER AND FRAUNHOFER IPK SIGN INDUSTRY 4.0 COLLABORATION AGREEMENTRead More »
Copa Airlines orders up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to expand its fleet and strengthen network connectivity across the Americas. Fleet expansion supports network growth and long-term single-type strategy PANAMA CITY — Boeing and Copa Airlines have confirmed an order for 40 737 MAX aircraft, with options for a further 20, as the airline
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Ascend Airways will surrender its UK AOC and return its 737 MAX fleet, citing fuel costs, regulatory challenges, and ACMI market pressures. Carrier cites cost pressures, regulatory constraints, and market conditions UK-based Ascend Airways has announced it will surrender its UK Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and return its fleet of six Boeing 737 MAX 8
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Bell and Korea Aerospace Industries sign an MOU to explore an MV-75 tiltrotor solution for South Korea’s high-speed military helicopter programme. Partnership to explore MV-75-based solution for South Korea’s HSMUH programme FORT WORTH — Bell Textron Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to explore a tiltrotor-based solution for
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Embraer showcases the ethanol-powered Ipanema 203 at Agrishow, highlighting regional expansion following Paraguay certification and continued leadership in agricultural aviation. Brazilian-built agricultural aircraft expands regional footprint with Paraguay certification RIBEIRÃO PRETO, BRAZIL — Embraer is presenting its Ipanema 203 agricultural aircraft at the 31st edition of Agrishow, taking place from 27 April to 1 May
EMBRAER SHOWCASES ETHANOL-POWERED IPANEMA 203 AT AGRISHOWRead More »
Bell Textron secures three European orders for VIP-configured Bell 429 helicopters, highlighting continued demand in the corporate aviation sector. Corporate demand strengthens light twin presence across UK and Baltic markets Bell Textron has confirmed three new orders for corporate-configured Bell 429 helicopters from VIP operators in the United Kingdom and Estonia, announced during AERO Friedrichshafen
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Nippon Cargo Airlines joins BARIG’s air cargo segment, strengthening industry collaboration and highlighting ongoing operational challenges in Germany’s cargo sector. Japan’s only dedicated cargo airline strengthens German industry association network Frankfurt am Main, 23 April 2026 — Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) has confirmed that Nippon Cargo Airlines has joined its air cargo
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Pratt & Whitney invests $100 million in its Poland facility to expand engine production capacity, supporting growing demand across commercial and military aviation. Facility upgrade in Rzeszów to increase capacity for commercial and military programmes Pratt & Whitney, a business of RTX, has announced a $100 million investment to expand production capacity and add advanced
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