Industry And Regulators Tackle Electric Certification Challenges

 https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/emerging-technologies/industry-regulators-tackle-electric-certification-challenges?utm_rid=CPEN1000002242919&utm_campaign=62925&utm_medium=email&elq2=6fe9e51ffebc49c99b8cbbaef08dfb97&utm_emailname=AW_News_AWST_EditorsPicks_SplitB_20260424&sp_eh=ae627583d328a9d270c96ea51c7397c525aa17162fcc2297672fa0f8103d24a3

U.S. Navy Commits To F/A-XX Selection Amid Aviation Budget Increase

 https://aviationweek.com/defense/budget-policy-operations/us-navy-commits-fa-xx-selection-amid-aviation-budget-increase?utm_rid=CPEN1000002242919&utm_campaign=62925&utm_medium=email&elq2=6fe9e51ffebc49c99b8cbbaef08dfb97&utm_emailname=AW_News_AWST_EditorsPicks_SplitB_20260424&sp_eh=ae627583d328a9d270c96ea51c7397c525aa17162fcc2297672fa0f8103d24a3

Ukraine launches P1-Sun and Sting interceptor drones from aircraft to counter Shaheds | Ukrainska Pravda

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/04/24/8031613/ 

COMAC reassesses supply chains amid C919 delays

 https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/166274-comac-reassesses-supply-chains-amid-c919-delays

An-28 caza drones: ahora, además, avión nodriza de drones interceptores (Portaaviones aéreos 37)

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/an-28-caza-drones-ahora-ademas-avion-nodriza-de-drones-interceptores-portaaviones-aereos-37/

Trump Administration weighs $500m rescue plan for Spirit Airlines

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/spring-airlines/trump-administration-weighs-500m-rescue-plan-for-spirit-airlines/

PowerLight laser power beaming system keeps military drone flying – GeekWire

https://www.geekwire.com/2026/powerlight-laser-power-beaming-drone-pentagon-test/

IranAir resumes operations, airspace reopens

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/166266-iranair-resumes-operations-airspace-reopens

Sustainable aspirations challenged

The Sustainable Skies World Summit 2026 in Farnborough examined progress toward aviation decarbonisation amid a global energy crisis. Discussions focused on scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), government mandates, investment support and market incentives. Speakers debated policy effectiveness, supply limits and energy security, while highlighting airspace modernisation and next-generation aircraft technologies as key to cutting emissions. While innovation is advancing, major infrastructure and cost challenges remain.

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/sustainable-aspirations-challenged/

South Korean Air Force Apologises for 2021 Mid-Air Collision After Pilot Misconduct Revealed

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/04/south-korean-air-force-apologises-for-2021-mid-air-collision-after-pilot-misconduct-revealed/

From innovation to industrialisation

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/from-innovation-to-industrialisation/

American Heritage Museum’s Ju 87 Stuka Project Advances

https://vintageaviationnews.com/restorations/american-heritage-museums-ju-87-stuka-project-advances.html