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April 2026

Explore news, features, analysis and aviation industry coverage from this April 2026.
Airlines

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced the purchase of six 787 Dreamliner jets as the airline fully exercises commitments from its 2023 landmark order(opens in a new tab). Ethiopian Airlines will use the 787-9 jets to expand its intercontinental network from Addis Ababa and increase cargo capacity as demand for long-haul travel continues to rise.
Wearcheck

The precise accuracy of taking an oil sample from a machine component is one of the most critically important steps in the scientific analysis of oil as part of a condition monitoring programme.
Businesss Aviation

Bombardier and Vista announced a long-term services agreement focused on Bombardier’s Smart Parts programs for the aviation company’s recent order of Challenger 3500 aircraft and a large portion of its existing fleet.
Businesss Aviation

Bombardier celebrated fleet operator Vista, a longtime Bombardier customer, taking possession of its first Global 8000 aircraft at the company’s London Biggin Hill Service Centre.
News

Pilatus marked the official start of construction on a new state-of-the-art facility at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, Colorado.
Helicopters

The U.S. Army awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract for six CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters. The $324 million contract builds on the Army’s acquisition strategy to get critical equipment in the hands of the warfighter sooner and increases the number of CH-47F Block II aircraft under contract to 24.
News

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and its subsidiary Millennium Space Systems are expanding space production capacity and broadening their satellite portfolio to help government and commercial customers field capability faster and with greater flexibility.
Helicopters

As of Thursday, 9 April 2026, RAC Rescue helicopters have successfully undertaken 11,000 missions, providing critical assistance to individuals in urgent and often life-threatening situations.
Travel

Cape Town is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, offering a unique blend of natural landscapes, rich history, and vibrant cultural life. Located on the southwestern tip of South Africa, the city lies between the iconic Table Mountain and the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Airlines

Air New Zealand Chief Transformation and Alliances Officer, Michael Williams, says seeing the first service operate is a reflection of the airline's commitment to supporting regional connection.
Airlines

From this week, the new kiosks are being installed across Air New Zealand check-in zones, starting with Auckland Domestic Airport and rolling out to all New Zealand ports by the end of July.
Airlines

The decision reflects the Alliance's role in supporting air links between New Zealand and China, as well as tourism and trade between the two countries.