Jet fuel prices have more than doubled since Operation Epic Fury began on February 28, 2026, surging from $96 a barrel to $197 due to the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf refinery losses. Northwest European…
Aircraft lessor ACC Aviation has appointed Jack Burt as senior vice president of cargo to accelerate its global cargo charter expansion and introduce enhanced transportation capabilities worldwide. Burt brings over 18 years of experience in the international air cargo sector,…
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has appointed Benoît Rollier as Vice President of KLM Engine Services, effective April 1, 2026. He succeeds Martijn de Vries, who will transition to Senior Vice President Commercial on the…
Embraer delivered 44 aircraft in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 47% increase from the 30 units handed over in the same period of 2025. The Brazilian manufacturer disclosed these figures in a securities filing on April 2, 2026,…
Flights across the Middle East were rerouted on February 28, 2026, following explosions reported in Tehran, Isfahan, and other Iranian cities after US and Israeli strikes. Iran’s civil aviation authorities announced a full airspace closure until further notice, while Israel…
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency order on February 27, 2026, immediately revoking the Part 135 air carrier certificate of StarFlite Aviation, a Houston, Texas-based operator. The FAA alleges that management personnel knowingly falsified pilot training records over a…
Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a global full-service aircraft asset manager, has delivered two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Canadian carrier WestJet. The deliveries, completed in Seattle earlier this week, finalize a two-aircraft sale-and-leaseback transaction between ACG and WestJet.…
Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager based in Newport Beach, California, announced the delivery of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Canadian airline WestJet. The handover occurred in Seattle this week, marking the…
The Government of Canada has awarded MAS, an L3Harris Technologies subsidiary, two contracts totaling approximately CA$1.1 billion for sustainment of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s nine CC-330 Husky multi-role tanker and transport aircraft. These include a 10-year maintenance contract and…
South Korea’s newest regional airline, SUM Air, has placed a firm order for four ATR 72-600 turboprops with purchase rights for four additional units, deliveries starting in 2028. The agreement was signed on April 3, 2026, during the France-Korea bilateral…
Cargojet Inc., Canada’s leading provider of time-sensitive premium air cargo services, has entered into an agreement to divest its minority stake in U.S.-based cargo operator 21 Air LLC. The move allows Cargojet to sharpen its focus on domestic operations and…
Singapore-based lessor Avation PLC delivered its first ATR 72-600 turboprop to South Korean regional carrier SUM Air on December 29, 2025, under a 12-year lease agreement. This marks SUM Air’s inaugural aircraft acquisition and Avation’s entry into the South Korean…
The war in Iran, involving U.S. and Israeli strikes, has triggered a surge in jet fuel prices, disrupting global airline operations and exposing vulnerabilities in fuel hedging strategies. Kerosene prices have doubled from budgeted levels of $88 per barrel to…
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer delivered 44 civil aircraft in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 47% increase from the 30 units handed over in the same period of 2025. This performance underscores a robust start to the year, driven…
Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based aircraft lessor Azorra has acquired nine General Electric CF34-10E engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd, bolstering its engine leasing platform and deepening ties with the Dubai-headquartered lessor. The CF34-10E engines power Embraer E190 and E195 regional…
South Korea’s SUM Air, a start-up regional carrier, has secured a 12-year lease for its first ATR 72-600 from Avation, with plans to expand its fleet to up to eight units. The aircraft, registered HL5264 (msn 1745), a brand-new 72-seat…
Drone Volt’s LineDrone, developed in partnership with Hydro-Québec, has received certification from EDF for inspecting high-voltage power lines. This French utility’s approval marks a key milestone for the drone’s deployment in maintaining energized transmission infrastructure. The LineDrone features a protective…
Turkish Airlines has signed a letter of intent with Turkish refinery Tüpraş to explore sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and supply. The agreement, inked by Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi and Tüpraş CEO İbrahim Yelmenoğlu, aims to develop domestic SAF…
Network Airline Services (NAS) has relocated its Nairobi office to a larger, modern facility at the KQ Cargo Centre Building in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport’s (JKIA) bustling district. The move, announced on March 27, 2026, accommodates the company’s growing team…
Alton Aviation Consultancy has promoted Dion Serrao to Senior Associate in its Dubai office. Serrao brings extensive aviation and aerospace advisory experience to the firm’s clients, focusing on strategy, due diligence, and operational improvement engagements for airlines, airports, government entities,…
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted non-binding offers to acquire up to 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal’s capital as part of the Portuguese government’s privatization process. The Franco-Dutch group announced on April 2, 2026, that it filed its offer with…
NASA’s Artemis II mission has departed Earth orbit for a lunar flyby following a successful translunar injection (TLI) burn. The Orion spacecraft, carrying astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, fired its main…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $56,000 civil penalty against Spring City Jet for alleged violations of drug and alcohol testing regulations. The agency claims the operator failed to include certain safety-sensitive employees in its required random testing…
Two U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft departed Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on March 30, 2026, and landed at RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom, marking their initial operational positioning amid escalating tensions with Iran. Flight…
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy for alcohol and drugs on duty following two incidents involving flight attendants testing positive within a month. The first occurred at Stockholm Arlanda Airport in late February 2025, when police conducted routine…
Fort Lauderdale-based aircraft lessor Azorra has acquired nine GE CF34-10E engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), expanding its portfolio in the regional jet engine market. This transaction builds on prior deals between the two companies, including Azorra’s May 2025 agreement…
The Farnborough International Airshow 2026, set for July 20-24, introduces the Aerospace Global Forum: Finance Summit in partnership with Barclays, marking its first dedicated finance event. This addition reflects the event’s evolution from traditional aircraft orders and flying displays to…
The United Kingdom and France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate a 12-month joint study on a successor to the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. Announced on April 1, 2026, by the UK Defence Equipment & Support agency, the…
Steven Greenway, CEO of flyadeal, the low-cost carrier under Saudia Group, announced his resignation on April 2, 2026, citing personal reasons. In a LinkedIn post, he described his tenure as extremely intense, stating, “Working @ 1,000% takes its toll.” Greenway…
Air France-KLM submitted a non-binding offer on April 2, 2026, to Parpublica, the Portuguese holding company managing government stakes, for a minority share in TAP Air Portugal amid its ongoing privatization. The bid targets up to 49.9% of TAP’s capital,…
Chapman Freeborn, the air charter specialist division of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Latha Narayan as President for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. In this role, Narayan will oversee strategic and commercial development, with a focus on scaling operations, improving performance,…
Switzerland’s Pilatus Aircraft has signed a contract on March 30, 2026, to supply 12 PC-24 jets to PT E-System Solutions Indonesia, a contractor authorized by the Indonesian Ministry of Defense. The aircraft will support the Indonesian Air Force in transport…
RECARO Aircraft Seating and Iberia have launched a trial of sustainable economy class seats on an A320neo aircraft. The test installs 186 RECARO R1 and R2 seats in a hybrid cabin layout as part of a RECARO modification kit, running…
International Aerospace Coatings (IAC) secures a long-term lease on a wide-body and narrow-body hangar at Safi Aviation Park in Malta (MLA). The wide-body facility accommodates aircraft up to the Airbus A380, strengthening IAC’s infrastructure to serve new and existing customers.…
Les livraisons par rail des fuselages du Boeing 737 MAX depuis l’usine Spirit AeroSystems de Wichita vers l’assemblage final de Renton ont ralenti en mars 2026, selon une analyse de BNP Paribas Equity Research publiée le 1er avril. Sur l’ensemble…
La NASA a lancé avec succès la mission Artemis II le 1er avril 2026 depuis le centre spatial Kennedy en Floride, marquant le premier vol habité vers la Lune depuis Apollo 17 en 1972. Quatre astronautes à bord de la…
Two new H145 helicopters have joined the Minas Gerais Fire Department, enhancing aeromedical rescue operations across one of Brazil’s largest and most challenging landscapes. These twin-engine aircraft, produced by Airbus Helicopters, offer advanced capabilities for rapid response in remote and…
NASA's Artemis II mission launched successfully on April 1, 2026, at 6:35 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, with its Boeing-built core stage, propelled the Orion spacecraft carrying…
La mission Artemis II de la NASA a décollé avec succès le 1er avril 2026 depuis le centre spatial Kennedy en Floride à 18h35 heure locale, marquant le premier vol habité américain vers la Lune depuis Apollo 17 en 1972.…
Le vaisseau spatial Orion, construit par Lockheed Martin, a décollé à bord de la fusée Space Launch System (SLS) depuis le Centre spatial Kennedy en Floride le 1er avril 2026 à 18h35 EDT (22h35 GMT). Ce lancement marque le début…
PT Danantara Investment Management (DIM), SMBC Aviation Capital et Mandiri Investment Management ont annoncé un protocole d’accord pour créer le Mandiri Aviation Leasing Fund, première plateforme indonésienne de leasing aéronautique dotée d’un portefeuille initial d’environ 800 millions USD, soit 13,53…
Reykjavik, Islande – 1er avril 2026 – CDB Aviation, filiale irlandaise à 100 % de China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited, a annoncé la livraison du premier des deux Airbus A321LR neufs à Icelandair (ICE : ICEAIR). Cette opération…
Airbus a annoncé le 1er avril 2026 la création de sa filiale Skywise, résultant de la fusion de sa filiale spécialiste des opérations de vol Navblue et de ses solutions digitales Skywise. Cette entité, détenue à 100% par Airbus et…
Airbus accélère sa transformation numérique en lançant Skywise, une filiale à 100% regroupant les solutions digitales Skywise et Navblue en une entité unique. Annoncée le 1er avril 2026 à Toulouse, cette initiative vise à répondre aux besoins évolutifs des clients…
RTX’s BBN Technologies a lancé Maude-HCS, un toolkit open-source financé par DARPA dans le cadre du programme PWND2, permettant aux équipes de cyberdéfense de modéliser, tester et valider les réseaux de communication covert. Annoncé le 1er avril 2026 depuis Cambridge,…
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) a repris ses vols directs vers l’aéroport de Heathrow à Londres, marquant son retour dans la capitale britannique après une suspension de six ans. Ce rétablissement restaure un lien aérien clé entre le Pakistan et le…
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), leader dans la location d’avions commerciaux et fournisseur mondial de services aéronautiques, a annoncé la clôture de deux transactions JOLCO (Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option) totalisant environ 50 millions de dollars de financement.…
Le Pentagone a signé un accord-cadre de sept ans avec Boeing pour tripler la production des capteurs destinés aux missiles Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE). Cette initiative reflète un virage stratégique dans la gestion des acquisitions de…
Le Pentagone a signé un accord-cadre de sept ans avec Boeing pour tripler la production de seekers destinés au missile Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE). Cette décision marque un virage dans la gestion des achats de défense,…
LATAM Airlines completed its inaugural long-haul flight with internet connectivity on a Boeing 787-9, marking the first such service by a South American carrier. According to Chilean aviation news site El Aéreo, the debut occurred on the Madrid (MAD) to…