Boeing plans to showcase its expanding footprint in Latin America at FIDAE 2026, the region’s premier aerospace and defense exhibition, scheduled for April 7-12 at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago, Chile. The event, now in its 24th edition,…
Airport World 2026, Issue 01 Editor Joe Bates highlights optimism from the PTE World event in London, where airports shared strong Q1 2026 updates amid global challenges. A Middle East conflict starting February 28 has severely impacted aviation, with Cirium…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $70,500 civil penalty against Verizon Communications, Inc., based in New York, for allegedly violating hazardous materials regulations during air transportation. This enforcement action underscores the FAA’s oversight of entities introducing dangerous goods…
Safran, an international high-technology group operating in aviation propulsion, equipment, interiors, defense, and space markets, has released its 2024 Universal Registration Document (URD). The document was filed on March 28, 2025, with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) under number…
At the recent UATP Airline Distribution conference in Barcelona, experts discussed limitations in airline retailing that emerging Offer, Order, Settle, Deliver protocols aim to address. Bert Craven, president of technology and deputy chief executive at T2RL, noted the industry’s history…
Embraer is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering program this March, marking a key milestone in professional development for the aerospace sector. Launched on March 19, 2001, in São José dos Campos, Brazil, the…
International Aerospace Coatings (IAC), a provider of aircraft painting and coating services, has partnered with design-build contractor ARCO National Construction to renovate two adjacent hangars totaling 46,000 square feet at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport in Texas. Each 23,000-square-foot facility…
Lufthansa Technik Component Services (LTCS) has opened a new 25,000 sq ft facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma, marking the first phase of a two-part expansion on its campus. This third building adds 90 workstations, an upgraded avionics workshop, and expanded administrative…
Zipair Tokyo, a low-cost long-haul carrier, has selected Axinom Stream to power its onboard streaming platform, enabling DRM-protected Hollywood content delivery to passengers’ personal electronic devices as part of its in-flight entertainment offering. Announced on March 25, 2026, the system…
The United States has informally requested Poland to redeploy one of its two Patriot air defense batteries to the Middle East and transfer PAC-3 MSE interceptors from its inventory, according to a March 31, 2026, report by Polish daily Rzeczpospolita…
Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium has successfully completed its cold weather campaign at Sweden’s Vidsel Test Range, demonstrating flawless short takeoff and landing operations under extreme conditions with 100% mission accomplishment. As part of its ongoing world demo tour, the KC-390 demonstrator…
AerFin, an aviation asset specialist focused on buying, selling, leasing and repairing aircraft, engines and parts, has acquired a fourth Boeing 777-300ER previously operated by Japan Airlines. This purchase continues the company’s investment program in the widely used widebody platform.…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 6.1% year-on-year increase in global air passenger demand for February 2026, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK). This growth occurred as an outbreak of war in the Middle East at month-end drove…
Engineers led by the University of Sheffield have developed a process to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using concentrated solar energy, capturing CO2 from the air and combining it with hydrogen. This method reduces reliance on used cooking oil, a…
Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium demonstrator completed short takeoff and landing operations at Sweden’s Vidsel Test Range during its ongoing world demonstration tour, achieving 100% mission success in extreme cold weather conditions. The Vidsel facility, one of Europe’s largest and most remote…
AerFin, an aviation asset specialist focused on buying, selling, leasing and repairing aircraft, engines and parts, has acquired a fourth Boeing 777-300ER previously operated by Japan Airlines. This purchase continues the company’s investment program in the widebody platform, which remains…
Air Algérie, Algeria’s national carrier, has ordered 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 narrowbody jets to modernize its short- and medium-haul fleet. Deliveries will commence in July 2026 with five aircraft, followed by five more in 2027. The order replaces aging…
On March 30, 2026, Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced that Carmine Sky, a private company, downed Russian Shahed and Zala drones over the Kharkiv region using the Sky Sentinel autonomous anti-aircraft turret. The system, backed by UNITED24, operates under…
On March 30, 2026, Switzerland’s Pilatus Aircraft confirmed a contract to supply 12 PC-24 Super Versatile Jets to PT E-System Solutions Indonesia, a contractor authorized by the Indonesian Ministry of Defense. The Indonesian MoD selected the PC-24 for air force…
Bombardier Inc. has extended the deadline for bondholders to vote on proposed amendments to its 7.35% debentures due 2026, now set for April 10, 2026, at 17:00 Eastern time. The Canadian aerospace manufacturer originally launched the consent solicitation on March…
Air Canada announced on March 30, 2026, that President and CEO Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026, after nearly two decades with the carrier. Rousseau, who joined as Chief Financial Officer, advanced to…
AAR Corp reported third-quarter fiscal year 2026 results for the period ended February 28, 2026, posting consolidated sales of $845.1 million, up 25% from $678.2 million in the prior-year quarter. Sales to commercial customers rose 27% or $130 million to…
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler, has become the first air cargo terminal worldwide to introduce 100% closed-loop recycled plastic sheets for cargo operations. Developed in partnership with the Nano and Advanced Materials…
Aviation blends collaboration and fierce competition, with major players vying for efficiency and market share. AeroTime highlights five prominent rivalries driving innovation. Airbus vs. Boeing Duopoly. Boeing and Airbus dominate large jet production. Airbus overtook Boeing in deliveries; in 2025,…
London Luton Airport (LTN) has finalized a £18 million runway resurfacing project, upgrading the 2.16 km runway’s durability and performance to meet regulatory safety standards. The five-month effort, executed by a 120-person team from Lagan Aviation and Infrastructure, involved nighttime…
Finnair has signed Letters of Intent to lease two Embraer E190-E1 regional jets and two ATR-72-600 turboprops for its regional subsidiary Norra. The aircraft will integrate into Norra’s fleet by summer and early autumn 2026, supporting short-haul operations from Helsinki.…
ANA Holdings has joined a consortium led by Axelspace, selected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Space Strategy Fund to develop technology for source-specific CO2 emission and uptake monitoring via satellite constellations and aircraft observations. Partners include Meisei Electric…
Four RAF Regiment gunners have achieved ‘ace’ status for the first time in history by shooting down five or more Iranian drones during operations in the Middle East. This milestone protects British interests, partners, and personnel amid persistent threats. The…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of Noida International Airport (DXN) in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, on March 28, 2026. The ceremony marked a key milestone for the Delhi-NCR region’s aviation infrastructure, though commercial operations are…
Saab President and CEO Micael Johansson stated on March 29, 2026, that delivering the first Gripen fighter jets to Canada within five years is “absolutely doable.” He argued that Canada’s existing aerospace infrastructure provides a stronger foundation than previous customers…
Two drones crashed in southeastern Finland near Kouvola on March 29, 2026, with the Finnish Air Force confirming one as a Ukrainian AN-196 Liutyi long-range attack drone. The incidents occurred 130 kilometers northeast of Helsinki and 70 kilometers from the…
Indonesia has taken delivery of its second and final Airbus A400M military transport aircraft, registered A-4002, completing a two-aircraft order placed in 2021 by then-Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto at the Dubai Airshow. The aircraft landed at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of Noida International Airport (DXN) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, on March 28, 2026, establishing Delhi NCR’s second commercial airport to alleviate congestion at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu…
An Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on March 27, 2026, damaged a U.S. Air Force E-3G Sentry AWACS aircraft, serial number 81-0005, along with multiple KC-135 Stratotanker refueling planes, injuring at least…
A US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II conducted an airstrike on a military clinic at the Habbaniyah base in Anbar province, western Iraq, on March 25, 2026, killing seven Iraqi soldiers and wounding 13 others. Iraq’s Defense Ministry reported the…
Barcelona, March 26, 2026 – Volotea, the low-cost carrier linking small and mid-sized European cities, has finalized a €71 million capital increase. The transaction completes a process launched in September 2024, initially targeting up to €100 million, with €56 million…
UK Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation Keir Mather MP visited Jet2.com’s maintenance hangar at Leeds Bradford Airport. Hosted by chief operations officer Phil Ward and head of base maintenance Marcus Mountcastle, the tour showcased the facility’s capacity to service…
On February 13, 2026, the US Air Force and Northrop Grumman broke ground on a prototype launch silo for the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile at Northrop Grumman’s Strategic Missile Test and Production Complex in Promontory, Utah. This full-scale prototype…
Windshape, a Geneva-based company founded in 2016, has opened the first U.S. indoor drone testing facility at Skyway36 Droneport on Osage Nation land near Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 20,000-square-foot site, converted from a former aircraft hangar, launched in September 2025 as…
Lufthansa marks its 100th anniversary with a special Airbus A321neo livery designed by employees under the motto “Made by many. Remembered by all.” The aircraft, named “Hamm” with registration D-AEIM, features twelve motifs selected from employee submissions via company intranet,…
SAS and the Norwegian Armed Forces have extended their Medevac partnership through 2027, following approval by the Norwegian Government. This renewal with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency formalizes SAS’s role in delivering dedicated medical evacuation for international missions under Norwegian…
Lufthansa Technik Component Services (LTCS), a U.S. subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik, has opened a new 25,000-square-foot facility at Tulsa International Airport, marking the first phase of a major expansion. The third building on the LTCS Tulsa campus adds 90 workstations,…
Loft Dynamics, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and Airbus Helicopters have launched a month-long helicopter safety training program in Kathmandu, Nepal, deploying a Loft Dynamics H125 virtual reality (VR) flight simulator. The initiative addresses Nepal’s challenging aviation environment,…
United Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) announced a tentative five-year labor agreement on March 26, 2026, covering 30,000 flight attendants. The deal follows mediated negotiations in Washington DC and addresses demands after flight attendants rejected a prior…
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released drone footage on March 26, 2026, capturing the extensive wreckage from the March 22 collision between Jazz Aviation Air Canada Express Flight 8646, a Bombardier CRJ900, and a firefighting vehicle on Runway 4…
Philippine Airlines and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have renewed and extended their long-term maintenance agreement for the airline’s GE90 engines, solidifying one of the longest-standing GE90 partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region. The contract amendment…
Bombardier delivered the first Global 8000 ultra-long-range business jet to NetJets, its fleet launch customer, during a ceremony on March 25, 2026, at the Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The event drew hundreds of Bombardier employees, NetJets leadership…
San Francisco-based Navi AI emerged from stealth on March 25, 2026, announcing $6 million in funding to expand its generative AI platform for pilot training. Investors include United Airlines Ventures, BVVC, New Vista Capital, Raptor Group, I2BF, plus a $1.27…
Israel-based AIR announced it has exceeded $1 billion in orders for its AIR ONE personal eVTOL and AIR Cargo heavy-lift unmanned aircraft systems. The order book includes 3,290 units of the two-seat AIR ONE and over 25 AIR Cargo units,…
C&L Aerospace, a provider of aircraft parts and services to commercial, regional, and business jet operators, has appointed Dub Timmons as its new regional sales manager. He will oversee business jet aircraft parts sales across the Midwest, Northeastern US, and…