FRANKFURT – Lufthansa has warned of potential physical shortages of jet fuel in Europe amid the ongoing Iran war. Lufthansa Technology board member Grazia Vittadini told Welt am Sonntag that fuel availability is already difficult at some Asian airports. She…
Air New Zealand has begun installing Next Gen check-in kiosks across its network following a successful trial. The rollout starts this week at Auckland Domestic Airport and will extend to all New Zealand ports by the end of July. Developed…
Boeing’s 777-9 program completed a maximum brake energy test at Edwards Air Force Base, simulating a high-demand rejected takeoff scenario. The aircraft reached its maximum takeoff weight of 775,000 pounds and accelerated to approximately 190 knots before pilots aborted the…
Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson announced his resignation on April 7, 2026, after nearly four years leading the Tata Group-owned carrier through its post-privatization overhaul. The New Zealand native, who joined in July 2022 following 25 years…
Binter will resume flights connecting the Canary Islands with Vitoria-Gasteiz starting June 15. The airline previously operated the route from 2020 until October 2023, linking the Basque city with Gran Canaria and Tenerife, according to airport records. For the summer…
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 company attributed the gain to progress in its production stabilization efforts. In commercial…
TEHRAN – An airport in western Iran has been struck by airstrikes. The airport in the city of Khorramabad was bombed, according to Iran’s Mehr News Agency. The agency cited the deputy governor of Lorestan Province in reporting the attack…
Marubeni Corporation has acquired the remaining 50% stake in DASI, a global provider of commercial aviation inventory solutions, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The transaction was completed through Marubeni Aviation Asset Investment LLC, the company’s U.S.-based arm for aviation…
Setna iO has amended and expanded its commercial credit facility, raising total borrowing capacity to US$550 million. The move, backed by six leading commercial banks, provides greater financial flexibility for investments across its key units, including Setnix, Setnix UK, PartsLab,…
Australia’s Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) will form the basis for Canada’s planned Arctic over-the-horizon radar system, potentially marking Australia’s largest defense export. The collaboration leverages decades of Australian expertise in high-frequency radar technology to address Canada’s needs for monitoring…
A South Korean Army Surion helicopter inadvertently entered the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on March 23, 2026, during wildfire suppression efforts near Yeoncheon County in Gyeonggi Province, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The domestically developed KUH-1 Surion, a…
Vietnam Helicopter Corporation has ordered three Airbus H225 helicopters to renew its fleet and support energy sector missions. The order, announced by Airbus on April 7, 2026, involves subsidiaries Southern Vietnam Helicopter Co. and another unit under the corporation. The…
A General Atomics YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototype crashed shortly after takeoff during a test flight in the California desert on April 6, 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 1 p.m. Pacific time at the company-owned Gray Butte Airport near…
American Airlines Cargo hosted a training and awareness event at its Miami International Airport facility to combat illegal wildlife trafficking. More than 100 team members joined experts from aviation, conservation, and finance sectors to discuss trafficking risks and prevention strategies.…
A General Atomics YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototype crashed shortly after takeoff from a company-owned airport in the California desert on April 6, 2026, marking the first known flight mishap for the US Air Force’s drone-wingman program. The incident occurred…
Malaysia completed the first test flight of its ANKA unmanned aerial system on April 3, 2026, at Labuan Air Base in East Malaysia. The Royal Malaysian Air Force designated the platform as ANKA-THS, a variant of the Turkish-built ANKA-S UAV.…
The Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH), through its subsidiaries Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH South) and Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH North), has ordered three Airbus H225 helicopters to support its offshore energy operations. The acquisition will aid the expansion of…
Toulouse, April 3, 2026 – Ascendance, a French developer of hybrid-electric propulsion, received €12.2 million in funding through the France 2030 – First Factory program. The grant supports establishment of serial production capacity for its STERNA hybrid-electric system, including batteries,…
Coimbatore, India – Zeta U Technology has appointed Dr. M. Bharathi as its President and Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Bharathi offers extensive experience in academic leadership, research, and industry collaboration. He has a record of promoting innovation and operational excellence.…
Cape Canaveral, Florida – The four astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis 2 lunar mission have ventured farther from Earth than any humans before, surpassing the Apollo 13 record from 1970. The crew in the Orion spacecraft achieved a maximum distance of…
A Swiss International Air Lines aircraft operating flight LX325 made an emergency landing at Brussels Airport on Monday evening after reports of a possible fire in the cabin. The Airbus A320neo, registered HB-JDH, departed London City Airport at 18:45 local…
Brazilian airline Azul announced that its Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer, Alexandre Wagner Malfitani, one of the company founders, will resign effective April 20, 2026. The board plans to appoint Antonio Carlos Garcia, who recently served more than…
San Francisco International Airport has limited simultaneous landings on its parallel east-west runways following a Federal Aviation Administration decision to suspend the practice for safety reasons. The FAA determined that existing visual separation procedures on the runways, spaced about 750…
Two U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call electronic attack aircraft arrived at RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2026, following a transatlantic flight from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona. The aircraft, operating under call signs AXIS41…
Air France-KLM has submitted a non-binding offer for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal as the Portuguese government advances the state-owned carrier’s privatization. The bid, lodged on April 2, 2026, ahead of a 17:00 deadline, positions Lisbon as a…
Embraer is showcasing its KC-390 Millennium multirole aircraft at FIDAE in Santiago, Chile, from April 7 to 12, aiming to secure its first customer in Latin America where it has yet to record regional sales. The company will present a…
Pilatus Aircraft has acquired Air Alliance GmbH, a Germany-based company specializing in sales and technical support for the PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft in Germany and Austria. The Swiss manufacturer announced the deal, which includes all Air Alliance operations except its…
Airbus has conducted certification and demonstration flights with the A321XLR at Alcantarí International Airport in Bolivia, situated at an elevation of 3,104 meters. The tests validate the aircraft’s performance in low air density conditions typical of high-altitude operations. Alcantarí Airport…
Air Canada has announced a significant expansion of its Winter 2026-27 schedule, introducing the first non-stop flights from North America to Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands. The new service will operate from Toronto and Montréal, making Air Canada the only…
Brussels Airlines has partnered with Ralph & Roxy’s, an artisan ice cream producer from the Leuven region, to serve its products on all long-haul flights. The collaboration extends the ice cream to passengers across all classes, including Premium Economy and…
Air Canada plans to start seasonal nonstop flights to Tenerife South Airport in Spain’s Canary Islands from Toronto Pearson International Airport and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. The service marks the only direct link between North America and Tenerife. Flights from Toronto…
BERLIN – Exactly 100 years ago, on April 6, 1926, the first scheduled flights of Deutsche Luft Hansa took off from Berlin-Tempelhof Airport, marking the start of regular German airline operations. Two aircraft departed that day: one bound for Zurich…
The Embraer Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 (e)NVEST in Community grant program, targeting U.S.-based 501(c)(3) public charities. Eligible organizations must have operated for at least one year and demonstrate alignment with the program’s focus areas, which include improving…
Shareholders of South Korean low-cost carrier T’way Air have approved a rebranding to Trinity Airways. The decision came during the airline’s 23rd regular shareholders meeting on March 31, 2026, at its training center in Seoul’s Gangseo District. Attendees passed a…
AirAsia X confirmed on April 6 that it remains committed to launching its Bahrain hub in 2026, despite recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran and ongoing regional conflict. The Malaysian low-cost long-haul carrier, recently restructured as AirAsia Group following…
IndiGo, India's largest budget airline, has appointed Willie Walsh, current director general of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), as its new chief executive. Walsh, a veteran of the airline industry and former chief executive of British Airways and International…
Airbus has operated in Chile for 25 years, establishing a key hub for its commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defence and space divisions at Santiago’s Tobalaba Airport. The facility serves as a regional center, accommodating aircraft and pilots for training from…
AirAsia X affirmed its commitment to launching a new hub in Bahrain despite ongoing US and Israel attacks on Iran. The low-cost long-haul carrier stated on April 6 that it remains on track to open the hub in June 2026,…
On April 6, 2026, Lufthansa conducted two special flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to reenact the inaugural operations of its predecessor, Deutsche Luft Hansa, which began exactly 100 years earlier. At 15:00 local time, a Boeing 787-9 registered D-ABPU and…
France is preparing a major expansion of its military stockpiles, including a 400% increase in loitering munitions known as kamikaze drones by 2030, according to a draft defense law reported by POLITICO. The plan, set for presentation on April 8,…
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 has taken on the role of senior vice president…
Airlines are opposing a new transit fee introduced at Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport, operated by Fraport, forcing international transfer passengers to pay directly at the airport rather than through ticket prices. The Peruvian government approved the charge for transit…
Air bp Italia has imposed refueling restrictions at four northern Italian airports due to limited Jet A1 fuel supplies. The affected airports are Milan Linate (LIN), Bologna (BLQ), Treviso (TSF), and Venice Marco Polo (VCE), with measures in place until…
Storm Dave caused significant disruption at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport on Sunday evening, resulting in multiple flight cancellations and delays. Severe weather conditions forced some incoming planes to divert to other airports. Strong winds and operational challenges further slowed baggage handling,…
T’way Air has announced a rebrand to Trinity Airways as part of its strategy to establish itself as a global carrier emphasizing comfort and reliability. The airline stated that all existing bookings remain valid, requiring no action from passengers. Operations…
LISBON – An e-cigarette in a passenger’s carry-on luggage nearly caused a serious incident on a flight from London Gatwick to Porto. The device, placed in hand luggage as required by aviation safety rules, malfunctioned and ignited during the journey.…
Washington – US special forces have rescued a weapons officer from an F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran, following a high-risk commando operation deep in enemy territory. President Donald Trump announced the success on Truth Social, posting "WE GOT…
U.S. forces have rescued the second crew member from an F-15E Strike Eagle shot down over southwestern Iran during combat operations on April 2. The weapons systems officer, a colonel who sustained injuries, evaded capture in the mountainous terrain for…
The Real Aero Club de España will host RACE FEST 2026 from April 17 to 19 at Madrid’s Cuatro Vientos airfield, expanding to three days with activities centered on the weekend of April 18 and 19. The event transforms the…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The four astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis 2 mission have traveled more than halfway to the Moon, positioning them closer to Earth’s satellite than to their home planet. The NASA announced late Friday that the Orion spacecraft,…