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Embraer and the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that could expand industrial cooperation between the Brazilian aerospace giant and Colombia’s state aviation manufacturer. The memorandum of understanding, signed at the FIDAE air show in Santiago, Chile on April 8, 2026, outlines potential collaboration across Embraer’s product lineup. This includes the A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft and the KC-390 Millennium military transport. NEWS | Embraer and CIAC sign memorandum of understanding to leverage Colombia’s aerospace industry. Read full news: https://t.co/O2gUS7HVSM pic.twitter.com/zfPY5aQHw1— Embraer (@embraer) April 8, 2026 Fabio Caparica, Vice President of Contracts at…

Australian Defence Force aviators tested their ability to evacuate casualties from simulated frontline conditions during a multinational medical exercise held in late March 2026. Exercise Viper Walk, which ran from March 22 to 27, 2026, brought together personnel from 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron alongside counterparts from the Australian Army, Navy, New Zealand Defence Force, and United States Pacific Air Forces.The exercise focused on agile healthcare delivery in both domestic and overseas scenarios. Air evacuation with non-medical aircraft A key component of the training involved using aircraft not typically configured for medical missions. A 32 Squadron KA350 King Air was deployed…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking a $255,000 civil penalty against American Airlines, alleging the carrier allowed flight attendants who failed drug and alcohol tests to return to work without completing required follow-up testing. According to the FAA, 12 American Airlines flight attendants tested positive for substances including alcohol, amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine between May 2019 and December 2023.The agency claims these employees resumed safety-sensitive duties before fulfilling all mandated testing requirements. American Airlines told Newsweek it is reviewing the notice. “The safety of our customers and team members is paramount. We take drug and alcohol testing seriously…

Etihad Airways is launching a seasonal route to Dhaka this summer, adding Bangladesh to its network as the UAE carrier looks to capture both passenger traffic and cargo demand along the South Asia corridor. The service to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) begins June 26, 2026 and will run through October 24, 2026, operating four times weekly on Boeing 777 widebody aircraft. Each flight offers 28 business class and 374 economy seats, along with substantial belly hold capacity for freight. Hello, Dhaka! 🇧🇩✈️Starting 26 June 2026, we’re launching seasonal nonstop flights between Abu Dhabi and Dhaka.Fly direct on board the…

After arriving in late March, twelve A-10C Thunderbolt IIs from Michigan’s 107th Fighter Squadron successfully departed RAF Lakenheath on Apr. 8 towards the U.S. Central Command region.  The twelve attack jets arrived at the base, home to the U.S. Air Force’s 48th Fighter Wing, on Mar. 30, 2026 as TABOR 71-76 and TABOR 81-86. They were then joined by six more A-10s from the Idaho Air National Guard the following day, these aircraft then departing on Apr. 2. The twelve Michigan birds attempted to continue their journey on Apr. 3, but all jets returned to Lakenheath shortly after launching due…

Speaking before Parliament after the controversy sparked by the denied landing of a U.S. aircraft at Sigonella, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said Italy continues to apply long-standing agreements governing U.S. military activity. On Mar. 31, 2026, the news spread that Italy had refused to allow the U.S. to use Sigonella Air Base, Sicily, a strategic hub and forward operating base to many U.S assets. The news was first published by Corriere della Sera and later by other news outlets including La Repubblica. The Government sources later confirmed the episode, saying it happened overnight on Mar. 27, 2026. The refusal is…

Also: F-22 Raptor Team Cancels NZ, Innovative Aerosystems Acquires, China Aero-Spy, EFF v Drone TFRs Wow… you have no idea what awaits you all a week from today! The SnF Innovation Preview is a LIVE, intense, rapid-fire news event—possibly the biggest and most comprehensive news event in the aviation world… offering a chosen number of aviation innovators an opportunity to take center stage. Each Innovation presenter will be featured in individual (no more than 4-5 minute) snippets, and will feature exhibitors and vendors with NEW products and programs to announce in 2026. The FAA is investigating reports of corrosion on…

Center Weather Advisory An unscheduled weather advisory issued by Center Weather Service Unit meteorologists for ATC use to alert pilots of existing or anticipated adverse weather conditions within the next 2 hours. A CWA may modify or redefine a SIGMET.

“Aviation educators are the essential point of contact with pilots and No. 1 ‘Aviation Influencers’ creating safety. Their skill and professionalism (or lack of it) determine the quality of all our future pilots. Here are some immediate, actionable ideas on how to build your own professionalism and/or inspire CFIs you work with…” Source: Executive Director David St. George, commenting on primary considerations for efforts being undertaken as the Society of Aviation And Flight Instructors (SAFE) invites aviation educators to come see their events this year at Sun ‘n Fun and visit their booth at A-61-63.

Also: FAA Pt 141 Report-Short Deadline, TBM Avenger Rides, FCC Drone List, Av Fuel Prices Rise Again SpaceX has filed IPO paperwork with the SEC, setting the stage for what could become the largest public offering in history. According to multiple reports, the company is aiming to bring in between $40 billion and $80 billion, with a debut value north of $1.75 trillion. The move follows SpaceX’s merger with xAI, which pegged the rocket operator’s value at roughly $1 trillion and the AI startup at $250 billion. Washington State officially pulled the plug on its controversial 10% luxury tax on…