TAT Technologies reported record financial results for full-year 2025 and the fourth quarter, marking its third consecutive year of growth across key metrics. Full-year revenue reached $178 million, up 17% from $152.1 million in 2024, with gross profit increasing 33.6%…
Munich Airport (MUC) welcomed its one billionth passenger this week since opening in 1992. The milestone traveler, Amanda Walls, arrived with her family at Terminal 2 and was greeted in a ceremony attended by Albert Füracker, Chairman of the Supervisory…
The National Aeronautic Association announced on March 18, 2026, that Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 team will receive the 2025 Robert J. Collier Trophy for achieving the first fully successful commercial lunar landing and operating multiple NASA payloads on…
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet entered Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island in the Gulf of Finland on March 18, 2026, and remained there for about one minute. The aircraft had no flight plan and maintained no two-way radio contact with…
Thales plans to conduct a large-scale trial of its contrail-avoidance system following a successful 12-month test with French carrier Amelia, aiming to validate the technology for potential commercial rollout by 2030. The Flights Footprint solution, part of the DECOR project…
Honeywell, Boeing and the University of Reading are collaborating on Project MIST, a research initiative funded by the Aerospace Technology Institute Programme. The project aims to develop an aircraft-based prototype sensor to better understand and mitigate climate impacts from contrails,…
India is evaluating participation in one of two European sixth-generation fighter programs, the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) led by the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan, or the Franco-German-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS), also known as SCAF. On March…
The Argentine Navy will take delivery of its first Leonardo AW109M search-and-rescue helicopter in 2027, according to Zona Militar reporting on March 18, 2026. This follows the completion of the initial contractual payment for four units, under a February agreement…
Russian state media released footage on March 17, 2026, showing a VKS Su-35S fighter launching on a night mission over the southern sector of the Ukraine front. The aircraft carried a mixed loadout of air-to-air and anti-radiation missiles, indicating a…
Air Dolomiti, a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, has added two Embraer E195 aircraft to its fleet. The first arrived in December 2025 and entered service immediately, while the second landed on March 16, 2026, and will begin operations soon. This move…
AerFin has completed the sale of an Airbus A330 airframe to the parts trading arm of an airline. The transaction supports the supply of used serviceable material in the global aviation aftermarket. A330 airframes help airlines and parts traders maintain…
Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar Technology conducted successful multi-aircraft flight tests with its new K2 Kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle over the Gulf of Saros. The two-day trials, held on March 13 and 14, 2026, from the Keşan Flight Training and Test…
Air India and Singapore Airlines have signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement in Mumbai, setting the stage for a potential joint business agreement. The pact, formalized on January 16, 2026, by Air India CEO Campbell Wilson and Singapore Airlines CEO…
Airbus Defence & Space is preparing a pair of Valkyrie drones for a test under the Unmanned Carrier Control Approach (UCCA) mission alongside Eurofighter aircraft for the German Air Force. The effort targets delivery of a loyal wingman capability before…
Belgian aviation unions and professional organizations are urging authorities to address a growing discrepancy between national pension rules and European aviation regulations. According to the groups, airline pilots are prohibited from operating commercial flights after age 65 under European Union…
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has urged governments to consider support measures for airlines facing ongoing disruptions from the Middle East conflict. AAPA highlighted the additional strain on the sector as airspace closures over Iran, Iraq, Syria, Jordan,…
Collins Aerospace has initiated testing of electric motor drive systems, including two 1MW-class motor generators, for hybridizing a Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofan engine. The tests are part of the European Union’s Clean Aviation SWITCH project and are taking…
Safran Helicopter Engines and Helicoptères Guimbal have formed an exclusive partnership to equip the GrandCabri G5, a five-seat turbine helicopter under development, with the 450-shaft-horsepower Arrius 2D engine. The GrandCabri G5 aims to fill the gap between Guimbal’s two-seat Cabri…
Polish Air Force MiG-29 fighters intercepted and escorted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over international waters in the Baltic Sea on March 13, 2026. Poland’s Operational Command of the Armed Forces announced the event on its verified X account. A…
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has placed a firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters, with options for 20 more, becoming the largest customer for the new widebody freighter.[1][2] The announcement came on March 16, 2026, from New York, securing early…
London, UK – 3TOP Aviation Services, a leading aftermarket support provider in the commercial aviation industry, announced on March 16, 2026, the acquisition of a Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft. The aircraft, previously operated by AnadoluJet and identified by manufacturer…
Ground stops have been issued at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) as severe thunderstorms sweep across the eastern US. On March 16, 2026, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy confirmed via social media that over…
Zurich Airport (ZRH) welcomed 32.6 million passengers in 2025, a 4.5% increase from the previous year and the highest annual volume in its history. Peak daily numbers exceeded 120,000 during summer and autumn holidays, driven by strong demand on European…
IAT Leasing Limited has arranged the acquisition and ongoing lease management of a portfolio of ten Airbus A330 freighter aircraft currently leased to Amazon Air and operated by Alaska Airlines.[1][2][3] The aircraft were purchased from funds managed by Altavair on…
Dubai International Airport has resumed operations following a drone incident on March 16 that sparked a fire at a nearby fuel tank.[1][2][3][4] The incident prompted Dubai Civil Aviation Authority to temporarily suspend flights as a precautionary measure to protect staff…
On March 16, 2026, shortly before 04:00 local time, a drone strike near Dubai International Airport (DXB) ignited a fuel tank, prompting a swift emergency response from authorities. The Government of Dubai stated that Civil Defense teams were addressing a…
16 March 2026 – Dublin, Ireland — IAT Leasing Limited (“IAT”) is pleased to announce its role in arranging the acquisition and ongoing lease management of a portfolio of 10x Airbus A330F aircraft, which are currently on lease to Amazon…
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a leader in developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, completed a series of piloted demonstration flights across the San Francisco Bay Area. The flights traversed the San Francisco Bay and circled the Golden Gate…
VÆRIDION has officially opened its first production hangar and test facility at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport (EDMO), marking a pivotal step as the German electric aircraft developer transitions from research and development to production and industrialization.[1][3] The new site, strategically located at…
ANA HOLDINGS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Swiss drone manufacturer Wingtra AG to evaluate wide-area surveying and inspection services across Japan. Announced on March 16, 2026, the partnership leverages Wingtra’s vertical take-off and landing VTOL fixed-wing technology, including…
BETA Technologies announced on March 12, 2026, a strategic partnership with Surf Air Mobility, a U.S.-based regional air transportation operator. Surf Air has placed a firm order for 25 all-electric ALIA CTOL aircraft, with options for 75 more, marking it…
U.S. Central Command has deployed B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers to conduct night-strike missions under Operation Epic Fury, expanding the operational reach of American airpower in the region. The heavy bombers, capable of delivering large payloads of precision-guided munitions over intercontinental…
Türkiyes defense manufacturer Baykar unveiled the K2 long-range kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle on March 14, 2026, introducing a runway-operated loitering munition designed for extended strike missions and coordinated swarm operations. Unlike tube-launched systems, the K2 takes off from short, unprepared…
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced at VAI Verticon 2026 the signed purchase agreement for a third Bell 429 helicopter to QuikTrip Corporation. The convenience store chain plans to use the new aircraft for corporate transport,…
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded the long-term issuer credit and senior unsecured debt rating for Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA) from AA- to AA, with a stable outlook. The upgrade reflects Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) robust market position and the authority’s…
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has intensified efforts to secure international sales for its Surion 8t-class twin-engined helicopter in civil and parapublic sectors, marking a surprise debut at the Verticon exhibition in Atlanta in early March. Over 250 Surion units have…
The Airbus-built European Service Module (ESM) forms the core of NASA’s Artemis II, the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, powering, propelling, and sustaining the Orion spacecraft and its crew on a 10-day journey around the Moon. Assembled…
Italian flag carrier ITA Airways has officially joined Star Alliance as its 26th member, with full integration effective April 1, 2026. The milestone was marked by a ceremony at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport (FCO) attended by ITA Airways CEO Jörg Eberhart,…
NASA’s Artemis II mission launched successfully on April 1, 2026, at 6:24 p.m. EDT from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39B in Florida, sending four astronauts on the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years since Apollo 17. The…
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 returned safely to São Paulo Guarulhos Airport on March 29, 2026, shortly after takeoff for Atlanta due to a left engine failure that produced flames and sparks. Operating as Delta Flight 104, the aircraft…
A US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II airstrike targeted a military clinic and engineering unit at the Habbaniyah base in Anbar province, western Iraq, on March 25, 2026, killing seven Iraqi soldiers and wounding 13 others. The Iraqi Defense Ministry…
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras reported its strongest quarter ever in Q4 2025 during its earnings call, coinciding with the completion of a comprehensive Chapter 11 restructuring in under nine months. Financial highlights included revenue of BRL 5 billion, up 5%…
AeroTime columnist Ann Cederhall, an IATA instructor on Airline Distribution Strategy and Aeroclass expert on Airline Retailing, highlights a critical gap in airline operations: revenue effectiveness. This metric, more impactful than RASK or CASK, measures the gap between forecasted and…
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and the Norwegian Armed Forces have renewed their Medevac agreement through 2027, maintaining a specially configured Boeing 737-700 on standby for medical evacuation missions linked to the Ukraine conflict. The extension, approved by the Norwegian government and…
Eve Air Mobility successfully conducted a flight demonstration of its full-scale engineering prototype at Embraer’s test facility in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil, for Brazilian government officials including President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The event on March 25, 2026, also featured…
Russia has denied reports that it is shipping modified Shahed-type drones to Iran, dismissing the claims as ‘a lot of lies’ and urging people to disregard them. According to Western intelligence cited by the Financial Times, Moscow is close to…
World Star Aviation (WSA) has delivered a third Boeing 737-400SF aircraft to SKY ONE (FZE), the UAE-based cargo airline. This delivery, announced on March 25, 2026, marks a key milestone in the partnership between WSA and SKY ONE. The addition…
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has unveiled its Icons Wall, a new art installation located post-security that showcases prominent talents from the West Midlands region. The wall features Ozzy Osbourne, UB40, Benjamin Zephaniah, Jasper Carrott, Steven Knight, Glynn Purnell, Hannah Hampton, Ellie…
Direct Maintenance, operating under the Magnetic Line brand and part of the Magnetic Group, has signed a line maintenance agreement with American Airlines to support its Boeing 777 and 787 operations at Dublin Airport (DUB). Effective from January 1, 2026,…
Safran, an international high-technology group operating in aviation propulsion, equipment, interiors, defense, and space markets, has welcomed two new members to its Executive Committee. The appointments strengthen the leadership team of the company, which employs more than 110,000 people globally…