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…
The Pentagon has signed a seven-year framework agreement with Boeing to triple production of seekers for the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE), bypassing prime contractor Lockheed Martin in a direct supplier engagement. This parallel deal accompanies a…
Avion Express has announced a proactive fleet and structural realignment to enhance operational efficiency and agility. This move addresses significant industry challenges stemming from the current geopolitical environment, including airspace closures, mandatory flight rerouting, and escalating fuel costs, which have…
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines, closed two Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) transactions totaling approximately $50 million in March 2026. These deals support LEAP-1A engines for Airbus A320neo aircraft and…
Ibrahim Canliel assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of Air Astana Group on April 1, 2026, succeeding Peter Foster, who retired after 20 years at the helm. Canliel joined Air Astana in 2003 in senior commercial roles and has…
At the UATP Airline Distribution conference, Revolut outlined its strategy to eliminate payment friction in aviation through Revolut Pay, an account-to-account method. Leo Caporali, Revolut’s global enterprise sales manager for airlines and travel, emphasized during a real-time payments panel that…
De Havilland Canada and Avincis have signed an agreement to enhance maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) support for CL-215, CL-215T, CL-415, and De Havilland Canadair 515 (DHC-515) waterbombers in Europe and Morocco. Avincis will serve as a key regional supplier…
Aviation maintenance faces surging global demand driven by doubled air traffic over the past decade, prompting investments in big data for predictive solutions. These systems use sensors on aircraft, real-time satellite data, and predictive algorithms to anticipate failures, cut downtime,…
The aviation sector faces a 600% year-on-year increase in cyberattacks, driven by artificial intelligence that enables faster, more automated assaults by even novice criminals. Airports, integral to this ecosystem, are prime targets for ransomware groups and state-aligned actors seeking espionage,…
Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a global aircraft asset manager based in Newport Beach, California, delivered the first of six new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Compagnie Nationale Royal Air Maroc on March 31, 2026. The aircraft features CFM LEAP-1B…
Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (Cboe: JET, OTCQB: JETMF), a Miami-based charter operator, announced fleet expansion milestones on March 31, 2026. The first leased Airbus A319, registered N316NV with manufacturer serial number 2481, has entered revenue service after addition to…
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…