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Knight Aerospace has completed a Critical Design Review (CDR) for the aeromedical evacuation system being developed for the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s C-390 Millennium fleet, the Texas-based company announced on April 6, 2026.  The CDR milestone, completed in partnership with Embraer and in coordination with the Dutch procurement authority Materiel and IT Command (Commando Materieel en IT), confirms that the design has reached sufficient maturity to proceed to production.   Modular system for the Dutch C-390  Knight Aerospace is responsible for the modular Aeromedical Evacuation System at the core of the Dutch capability. The system uses a roll-on/roll-off configuration compatible with the C-390’s existing cargo handling system, allowing…

Airline consolidation has been a big topic of conversation in recent times. We’ve recently learned that JetBlue is reportedly looking to be acquired, and we’ve even seen the Transportation Secretary talk about how “Trump loves to see big deals.” Generally when people think of potential consolidation in the US airline industry, Delta is an airline that doesn’t even come to mind. So while we’ve heard endless comments from United CEO Scott Kirby about mergers, we’ve heard very little from Delta CEO Ed Bastian… until now. During yesterday’s Q1 2026 Delta earnings call, Bastian was asked about how he sees the…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF (Long Range Mammoth Freighter) clearing the converted aircraft for commercial service. On April 8, 2026, Mammoth Freighters said FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) of the 777-200LRMF’s design, engineering, and performance marked a “major milestone” for its widebody freighter conversion program. “This certification reflects years of disciplined engineering, close collaboration with the FAA, and the dedication of our entire team and partners,” said Bill Tarpley, CEO of Mammoth Freighters. “Approval of the 777-200LRMF underscores the strength of our technical approach and our ability to deliver a high-performance freighter that meets…

Lufthansa is pulling out all the stops to celebrate its 100th anniversary in the most authentic way possible, and it involves lots of industrial action. A few weeks ago, Lufthansa pilots went on a two-day strike, and now Lufthansa flight attendants are planning a one-day strike. Details of the Lufthansa flight attendant strike The Independent Flight Attendants Organization (UFO), which is the union representing Lufthansa flight attendants, has called on its members to engage in a strike. With this strike, the expectation is that virtually all flights departing from Germany on Friday, April 10, 2026, will be canceled (between 12:01AM…

Comlux Group announced on April 6, 2026, that its US subsidiary Comlux America has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty cabin.  With this approval, which has been obtained in collaboration with DOA21, another subsidiary of the Comlux Group which is a Design Organization Approval (DOA) holder, the executive aviation group will be able to market the ACJ A220 ACJ TwoTwenty aircraft, to customers in the United States.  Comlux Group partnered with Airbus to develop an executive version of the popular A220 airliner, which was launched in 2020, and, as…

FedEx pilots are expected to vote on a new tentative contract agreed between airline management and representatives from the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA). On April 8, 2026, both FedEx and ALPA issued statements confirming that a deal in principle had been reached after years of negotiations between the two parties. The amended collective bargaining agreement will be reviewed by the FedEx Master Executive Council (MEC) and if approved, it will then be subject to a ratification vote by the FedEx pilots. Negotiations between ALPA and FedEx management were conducted under the supervision of the National Mediation Board. “This…

OrbitronAI has announced the launch of NovaOS, a platform designed to support the deployment and management of AI agents in regulated industries such as aerospace, energy, government and industrial enterprises, enabling organizations to deploy AI within legacy enterprise infrastructure without replacing existing systems. The system introduces a structured approach to AI operations, focusing on auditability, human oversight, and compliance. NovaOS acts as a control layer on top of existing enterprise systems, allowing organizations to manage how AI agents are deployed and operated without replacing current infrastructure. “The bottleneck holding enterprises back from AI is not model quality – it is…

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…