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The US branch of Airbus’ defence unit is competing the modified UH-72/H145 for a US Marine Corps aerial logistics programme, but also sees opportunity elsewhere. Airbus Helicopters is continuing to advance its new MQ-72 autonomous cargo rotorcraft, which is designed to fulfil a military logistics mission. The US subsidiary of Airbus Defence & Space says… The post Airbus completes fourth test flight of MQ-72 autonomous cargo helicopter first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Airbus Preps A220 Airspace Cabins For Air Canada, Lufthansa, Qantas Airbus has identified the first three customers for the Airspace cabin in the A220 narrowbody, with first deliveries planned for later this year. natalia.pelayo… Wed, 04/15/2026 - 13:15 Author Thierry Dubois Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Interiors & Connectivity

Qantas’s first Airbus A350-1000 for its Project Sunrise programme is preparing to begin two months of flight-testing, having emerged fitted with its Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. Project Sunrise is the Australian carrier’s plan to open nonstop services to Sydney from London and New Yorkcities. Final assembly of the initial twinjet, which has been designated a… The post First Qantas A350-1000 prepares for flight-test programme first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Virgin Australia is retaining its guidance for the fiscal year ending June 2026, saying it has “largely mitigated” the impact of higher fuel costs through hedging, increased airfares and capacity cuts. The Australian carrier says it still expects underlying EBIT and EBIT margin over the second half of its financial year to be higher than…

Singapore Changi Airport Begins Revamp Of VIP Terminal Singapore's Changi Airport Group (CAG) has begun redevelopment of its VIP terminal, located next to Terminal 2.

BOEING BOEING delivered 46 airliners (33 737 MAXs; 737NG; 767-2C; 767-300F; three 777Fs; seven 787s) in March 2026 vs 41 (33 737 MAXs; four 777Fs; four 787s) in March 2025; it delivered 143 aircraft in 1Q26 vs 130 in 1Q25. It also announced unidentified orders for 20 MAXs, five 737-800As and eight 787-9s, ending quarter with 6,726 unfilled orders. mlavitt@aviati… Tue, 04/14/2026 - 21:03 Author Stephen Costley Content source SpeedNews Primary Category Aerospace

NASA Aims To Launch Lunar Fission Reactor By 2030 A new White House initiative to develop space nuclear power directs NASA to develop a minimum 20 kW fission reactor and fly a variant to the lunar surface by 2030

Is A United-American Mega Merger Realistic? As United Airlines reportedly tests the waters for a combination with American Airlines, significant hurdles would complicate any path forward.

There's been a lot of recent chatter in the US airline industry about potential consolidation. First, a report that JetBlue Airways was exploring the viability of a merger spurred a surge of speculation regarding a potential suitor. Then Transportation Department officials indicated there could be room for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) within the sector. That was followed by Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian recalling that its 2008 merger with Northwest Airlines and other airline tie-ups that occurred during that time period were driven by higher fuels. The current high fuel environment creates the backdrop for structural change in the industry. But given the uncertain world those operators find themselves in, is there really an appetite for full-blown acquisitions? United sent a a few shockwaves through the industry after reports surfaced that its CEO Scott Kirby had proposed a merger with American Airlines to the Administration of President Trump, who apparently likes 'big deals'.