Pentagon’s Record Breaking $1.5 Trillion Budget Request Includes Boosts for F-35, F-15EX, and More

 https://theaviationist.com/2026/04/22/pentagons-record-breaking-1-5-trillion-budget-request/

Boeing Reports First Quarter Results

 https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2026-04-22-Boeing-Reports-First-Quarter-Results

The AERO 2026 reaches a new record altitude

•  Nearly 860 exhibitors from 50 nations
• 95,000 m2 (1,022,571 sqft) gross area
• AERO showcases the full spectrum of general aviation, from ultralight aircraft to long-range business jets

https://www.aero-expo.com/media-press/press-releases/the-aero-2026-reaches-a-new-record-altitude 

TECNAM Elevates the Art of Travel: Unveiling the P2012 VIP

 Redefining private aviation, the Italian manufacturer introduces an exclusive executive configuration that brings true business-jet luxury, smart technology, and uncompromising Italian craftsmanship to the piston-powered market.

https://tecnam.com/tecnam-elevates-the-art-of-travel-unveiling-the-p2012-vip/ 

EU to monitor jet fuel, but shortages only a risk for now

 https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/166275-eu-to-monitor-jet-fuel-but-shortages-only-a-risk-for-now

Peru Postpones F-16 Fighter Jet Purchase Amid High-Level Ministerial Resignations

 https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/04/peru-postpones-f-16-fighter-jet-purchase-amid-high-level-ministerial-resignations/

Loose cockpit display knocks out captain on Southwest Airlines flight during take-off

 https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/southwest-airlines/loose-cockpit-display-knocks-out-captain-on-southwest-airlines-flight-during-take-off/

FAA probes serious near-miss between Southwest jets at Nashville Airport

 https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/southwest-airlines/faa-probes-serious-near-miss-between-southwest-jets-at-nashville-airport/

La réplica del autogiro C.4 ya está oficialmente en la FIO

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/la-replica-del-autogiro-c-4-ya-esta-oficialmente-en-la-fio/

Virgin Atlantic First Airline to Offer Flight Bookings via ChatGPT

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/04/virgin-atlantic-first-airline-to-offer-flight-bookings-via-chatgpt/

Airbus announces results of 2026 Annual General Meeting

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-04-airbus-announces-results-of-2026-annual-general-meeting

Airbus and JDE Peet’s team up for worldwide coffee plantation mapping with satellites

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-04-airbus-and-jde-peets-team-up-for-worldwide-coffee-plantation-mapping-with-satellites

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-04-airbus-thales-alenia-space-and-radmor-to-partner-for-polands-sovereign-satellite

[Podcast] Secuestramos el podcast para entrevistar a José sobre su último libro

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-secuestramos-el-podcast-para-entrevistar-a-jose-sobre-su-ultimo-libro/

Fighters can be carved out of FCAS, CEO of Airbus military division says

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/fighters-can-be-carved-out-fcas-ceo-airbus-military-division-says-2026-04-21/

U.S. Air Force Extends A-10 Warthog Service Life to 2030 Amid Capability Concerns

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/04/u-s-air-force-extends-a-10-warthog-service-life-to-2030-amid-capability-concerns/

[Rusia] Aeroflot drives international growth via strategic fleet redeployment

https://www.rusaviainsider.com/operational-results-for-aeroflot-group-in-march-and-the-first-quarter-q1-of-2026-reveal-positive-momentum/

Iberia Strengthens Its Engine Maintenance Strategy with New CFM LEAP License for IAG

https://grupo.iberia.com/news/20042026/iberia-strengthens-its-engine-maintenance-strategy-with-new-cfm-leap-license-for-iag

[Rusia] UAC announces confirmed demand for 570 airliners by 2035

https://www.rusaviainsider.com/uac-announces-confirmed-demand-for-570-airliners-by-2035/

Chinese University of Glasgow Student Arrested After Offutt Spotting Trip

https://theaviationist.com/2026/04/20/chinese-university-of-glasgow-student-arrested-spotting-trip-offutt/

U.S. Navy Tests Turbojet-Powered JDAM Long Range

https://theaviationist.com/2026/04/20/u-s-navy-tests-turbojet-powered-jdam-long-range/