World-, European-, German, and AERO-Premiers in large numbers | AERO Friedrichshafen

• 756 exhibitors from 38 nations are showing their products and services
• At AERO, the entire spectrum of General Aviation – from microlights to long-range business jets – is represented
• The industry invests in new and sustainable technologies

https://www.aero-expo.com/media-press/press-releases/world-european-german-and-aero-premiers-in-large-numbers

Nigerian Military Unveils Africa’s First Indigenous Attack Drones, Bombs – Voice of Nigeria

https://von.gov.ng/nigerian-military-unveils-africas-first-indigenous-attack-drones-bombs/

Jose Manuel Gil García

www.gilgarcia.net

Amazon’s Project Kuiper ready to launch as Musk’s Starlink rules satellite internet

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/amazons-project-kuiper-ready-to-launch-as-musks-starlink-rules-satellite-internet/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

Algeria, Mali ban air traffic after UAV downing

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/152381-algeria-mali-ban-air-traffic-after-uav-downing

Algeria and Mali have banned flights between the two countries in the wake of the recent shooting down of a Malian uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) by the Algerian defence forces.

Delta Air Lines looked forward to a record year. Then came a trade war

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/delta-cant-stick-by-previous-outlook-for-2025-and-says-growth-has-stalled-in-trade-war/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Ukrainian F-16s Fly Every Day, Says EUCOM Chief

https://theaviationist.com/2025/04/08/ukrainian-f-16s-fly-every-day/

Jose Manuel Gil García

www.gilgarcia.net

A Closer Look at Scaled Composites’ Proteus and Sierra Experimental Aircraft

https://theaviationist.com/2025/04/09/scaled-composites-proteus-and-sierra-nellis/ 

General Atomics and Rafael Team Up to Manufacture Bullseye Standoff Weapon

https://theaviationist.com/2025/04/10/general-atomics-rafael-bullseye/

UK Ministry of Defence Investigating Future Carrier Based Airborne Early Warning Capabilities

https://theaviationist.com/2025/04/10/uk-investigating-carrier-based-aew/

Boeing Announces First Quarter Deliveries

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2025-04-08-Boeing-Announces-First-Quarter-Deliveries

Insolvent hydrogen pioneer Apus hopes for swift conclusion to investor search

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/insolvent-hydrogen-pioneer-apus-hopes-for-swift-conclusion-to-investor-search/162537.article 

KF-21 completes first night air-to-air refuelling

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/kf-21-completes-first-night-air-to-air-refuelling/162541.article 

Shield AI continues progress with V-BAT

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/shield-ai-continues-progress-with-v-bat/162551.article 

Blackshape looks to new variants as it launches push into US market

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/blackshape-looks-to-new-variants-as-it-launches-push-into-us-market/162497.article 

Daher eyes ‘more electric’ future but shies away from full powertrain shift

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/daher-eyes-more-electric-future-but-shies-away-from-full-powertrain-shift/162556.article

Aura Aero sticks to 2027 first flight target for 19-seat ERA

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/aura-aero-sticks-to-2027-first-flight-target-for-19-seat-era/162576.article 

Airbus prepares to open second A320neo line in Mobile, sticks to A220 production ramp goal

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/airbus-prepares-to-open-second-a320neo-line-in-mobile-sticks-to-a220-production-ramp-goal/162585.article

Airbus launches the A220 Airspace cabin with Air Canada

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-04-airbus-launches-the-a220-airspace-cabin-with-air-canada?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Airbus lance la cabine A220 Airspace avec Air Canada

https://www.airbus.com/fr/newsroom/press-releases/2025-04-airbus-lance-la-cabine-a220-airspace-avec-air-canada?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Airbus awards ‘Make in India’ H130 helicopter fuselage contract to Mahindra Aerostructures

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-04-airbus-awards-make-in-india-h130-helicopter-fuselage-contract-to?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Jose Manuel Gil García

www.gilgarcia.net

Lockheed to Continue Support for F-35 Partner Nations | Nigeria Unveiled Attack Drone | Thales Inks Swedish Radar Deal

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/lockheed-to-continue-support-for-f-35-partner-nations-nigeria-unveiled-attack-drone-thales-inks-swedish-radar-deal-0242778/ 

Jose Manuel Gil García

www.gilgarcia.net

Fairbanks And HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Explore Naval Collab | GA Partners with Rafael to Build Precision-Guided Missile | Germany Probes Foreign Influence

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/fairbanks-and-hd-hyundai-heavy-industries-explore-naval-collab-ga-partners-with-rafael-to-build-precision-guided-missile-germany-probes-foreign-influence-0242783/ 

India approves purchase of 26 French Rafale jets for navy

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/04/india-approves-purchase-of-26-french-rafale-jets-for-navy/

Delta Air Lines slashes 2025 forecast, blames Trump tariffs and weak bookings

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/delta-air-lines/delta-air-lines-slashes-2025-forecast-blames-trump-tariffs-and-weak-bookings/

Three more airports join World’s largest remote tower centre in Bodø, Norway

https://www.aviation24.be/air-traffic-control/three-more-airports-join-worlds-largest-remote-tower-centre-in-bodo-norway/

Airbus registered 211 orders and delivered 71 aircraft in March 2025

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/airbus/airbus-registered-211-orders-and-delivered-71-aircraft-in-march-2025/

Lufthansa City Airlines welcomes first all-new Airbus A320neo, expands route network

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/lufthansa-group/lufthansa-cityline/lufthansa-city-airlines-welcomes-first-all-new-airbus-a320neo-expands-route-network/

Old wind turbine blades recycled into stronger plastics

https://newatlas.com/environment/wind-turbine-blades-recycled-stronger-plastics-wsu/

Pangea Aerospace Secures €7.27M to Develop its Aerospike Engine

https://europeanspaceflight.com/pangea-aerospace-secures-7-27m-euros-to-develop-its-aerospike-engine/

Counter UAS: Infrared Seeker For APKWS Guided 70mm Rockets Unveiled

https://www.twz.com/air/infrared-seeker-for-apkws-guided-70mm-rockets-unveiled

Jose Manuel Gil García

www.gilgarcia.net

Delta Warns Trump’s Trade War Will Weigh on the Economy - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/business/delta-airlines-tariffs-recession.html

Jose Manuel Gil García

www.gilgarcia.net