Aviation Week

🚁 Light helicopter manufacturer Schweizer RSG is up for auction as it seeks a new owner and investor. aviationweek.com/business-aviat… @SchweizerHeli

🌎 🚀 @NASA’s #ArtemisII astronauts returned into the gravitational sphere of Earth April 7 as they continued a free-return trajectory due to end with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on April 10. 🌑 👨‍🚀 aviationweek.com/space/space-ex… #MoonMission #Artemis #NASA #SpaceExploration @NASAArtemis

One seemingly enduring theme in the U.S. airline industry is a shortage of certified airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanics. aviationweek.com/air-transport/…

A survivability upgrade is planned for the #Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II fleet, which recently rescued the pilot and weapon system officer of a #Boeing F-15E shot down over #Iran on April 2. Learn more about the aircraft involved in the U.S. pilot rescue in Iran and its upcoming upgrades: aviationweek.com/defense/aircra…

Vertical Aerospace has completed its first piloted one-way transition flight, marking new progress in its program to develop an #eVTOL air taxi. aviationweek.com/aerospace/adva… @VerticalAero

🎙️ Our editors share key takeaways from the Aviation Technician Education Council conference, highlighting the rise in high school career pathways, #FAA testing challenges, and the growing shortage of maintenance instructors. 🎧 Tune in to the latest #MRO Podcast episode: aviationweek.com/podcasts/mro-p…

✈️ #Jet2 veteran Ian Doubtfire has retired after 35 years with the UK leisure carrier and its predecessor Channel Express, including a period as Jet2’s managing director. aviationweek.com/air-transport/… @jet2tweets

✈️ Pratt’s redesign addresses risks revealed in three in-service events in 2018-2020 in which a fan blade fractured due to fatigue cracking. aviationweek.com/air-transport/… @RTX_News

🛩️ @embraer delivered 44 aircraft during the first quarter of 2026, a 47% increase from 30 jets a year ago, the company reports. aviationweek.com/business-aviat…

✈️ @airasia X’s planned launch of flights to Bahrain in June, along with deliveries of new aircraft in 2026, remains on track for now as the airline navigates what it calls a “fuel crisis.” aviationweek.com/air-transport/…

A massive U.S. rescue mission involving 155 aircraft recovers F-15E crew from #Iran, with Trump warning Tehran of further strikes if demands aren't met. aviationweek.com/defense/budget… #IranWar #MiddleEastWar

🎧 Tune in as our editors delve into the winners and losers in the White House’s $1.5 trillion defense spending plan in the latest #Check6 Podcast episode. aviationweek.com/podcasts/check…

Lunar Liftoff: The Next Giant Leap The latest issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology takes you inside the mission to return astronauts to the Moon. Discover how Artemis is paving the way for humanity's next chapter in space exploration. From cutting-edge spacecraft technology to the astronauts preparing for lunar liftoff, this issue covers everything you need to know about the journey back to the Moon—and beyond. Learn more → bit.ly/4tBaFm7

🧑‍🚀 🚀 Astronauts aboard the #Orion spacecraft #Integrity swung around the far side of the Moon April 6, offering insights and observations of lunar surface features, including regions never before seen by human eyes. 🌑 Read more: aviationweek.com/space/commerci… @NASA @NASAArtemis #ArtemisII #MoonMission #SpaceExploration

The new @NASA administrator outlines bold plans for a lunar base and retiring the SLS. Aviation Week's Joe Anselmo and Irene Klotz discuss these developments with Redwire Space President Michael Gold. 🎧 Missed this #Check6 episode? Listen here: aviationweek.com/podcasts/check…

🛩️ Dassault CEO says France is not interested in dual FCAS idea. Read this story again: aviationweek.com/defense/aircra…

One of March's trending stories on Aviation Week: The @USAirForce updates armament plans for the HH-60W Helo. 👉 Learn more: aviationweek.com/defense/aircra…

Another March highlight: The #Pentagon's megawatt laser demo showcasing groundbreaking tech advancements. 👉 Read more: aviationweek.com/defense/missil…

Last month, readers were drawn to the Air National Guard's concerns about losing fighter missions. Catch up on the story here: aviationweek.com/defense/budget…

April will see several long-haul route launches as the summer 2026 season gets underway, including Alaska Airlines’ debut in Europe. The most eye-catching additions this month are in transatlantic and Europe-Asia markets, as Middle East network growth slows due to ongoing airspace disruption linked to the war in Iran. ✈️ Read more about the 50 new routes launching in April 2026. aviationweek.com/air-transport/…