Brazil unveiled its first Gripen E fighter jet fully assembled on home soil on March 25, 2026, at Embraer’s industrial complex in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo state. This milestone, under the Saab-Embraer partnership, positions Brazil as the only Latin American…
The Philippines declared a national energy emergency due to Middle East tensions, prompting airlines to adjust operations while securing fuel supplies. Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific suspended flights from Davao to Bangkok, Iloilo to Bangkok, Iloilo to Singapore, and Clark to…
AerFin, an aviation asset specialist focused on acquiring, selling, leasing and repairing aircraft, engines and components, has sold a CF6-80 engine to a Japanese investor. The transaction highlights sustained demand from Japan, one of the world’s most established aviation investment…
Lockheed Martin is scaling production of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1 to 400 missiles per year under a March 2025 Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity award from the US Army. This ramp-up supports Early Operational Capability deliveries and replaces…
United Airlines announced United Relax Row on March 24, 2026, introducing lie-flat economy beds on over 200 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Boeing 777 aircraft to enhance long-haul comfort for families, couples, and solo travelers. The product converts a row of…
Lockheed Martin has partnered with Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 1 S.A. (WZL-1) to sustain the Polish Armed Forces’ fleet of 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, acquired via a 2024 contract valued at $10.8 billion from the Polish Ministry of…
Airports worldwide accelerate digital transformation, positioning data as a core asset for efficiency and passenger experience, yet many fail to convert volumes of information into operational gains. This challenge dominated a fireside chat titled “Data is the new jet fuel:…
Latvia’s Air Force identified a foreign unmanned aerial vehicle that entered the country’s airspace from Russia before crashing in the southeastern Krāslava district. The Latvian Ministry of Defence reported early warning systems detected an explosion-like sound, with drone debris later…
Delta Air Lines announced on March 24, 2026, the temporary suspension of specialty services for members of Congress, including airport escorts and “red coat” assistance with seat upgrades and rebooking, due to resource strains from the ongoing partial Department of…
Lockheed Martin has appointed Jenna McMullin as senior vice president and chief communications officer, effective immediately. In this role, she leads the company’s global communications organization, overseeing enterprise communications strategy, media relations, brand management, digital engagement, employee communications, and stakeholder…
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) has launched a donation drive at its Terminal 4 Compassion Corner to aid approximately 800 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers working without pay during the ongoing partial government shutdown, now over a month long…
On March 24, 2026, United Airlines detailed plans for over 250 new aircraft deliveries by April 2028, focusing on premium narrowbody and widebody upgrades for transcontinental and international routes. The blueprint centers on Airbus A321neo ‘Coastliner’ aircraft linking San Francisco…
Lockheed Martin announced on March 24, 2026, the completion of multiple live-fire tests for its GRIZZLY containerized launcher, including the first integrated Hellfire live-fire and vertical-launch test from a 10-foot Tricon container. The tests validated the launcher’s ability to load…
NASA announced on March 24, 2026, during its “Ignition” event that it will pause the Lunar Gateway space station program “in its current form” to redirect resources toward infrastructure supporting sustained lunar surface operations, aligning with the US National Space…
The Aerotec Group has acquired Croatia-based Global Aerotech d.o.o., a provider of line maintenance, base maintenance, and component repair services, to expand its European maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) network. This transaction positions Rijeka Airport as a central European hub…
Saab signs memorandum of understanding with Cohere for AI integration on GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft. On March 23, 2026, Swedish defense firm Saab announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Canadian AI company Cohere to develop artificial intelligence applications…
Safran Electrical & Power has inaugurated a new building at its Sarasota, Florida site dedicated to the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of aerospace electrical systems. The expansion increases the facility’s total footprint to 140,000 square feet, or 13,000 square…
Aerotec Europe GmbH has acquired Global Aerotech d.o.o., a Croatia-based provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services specializing in base maintenance, line maintenance and component repair. Financial terms were not disclosed. Aerotec, including its subsidiary Airplane Equipment &…
AerCap Holdings N.V. has signed lease agreements with Ethiopian Airlines for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, marking the first introduction of this aircraft type—known as “The Big Twin”—to the African market. Deliveries are scheduled for the second quarter of 2028,…
United Airlines has launched ticket sales for its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring the new Elevated interior, debuting eight Polaris Studio suites. These lie-flat business-class seats, located in bulkhead rows 1 and 9 in a 1-2-1 layout, measure 25% larger than…
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) has selected Veovo, in partnership with OneAlpha, to implement a new slot coordination system. The platform aims to enhance management of constrained capacity across runways, aprons, and terminals, providing a unified view of demand and capacity…
Airports Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation program has grown to 614 airports across five continents, representing 55.8% of global passenger traffic. This milestone reflects accelerating decarbonization efforts in the aviation sector. The program, covering seven certification levels from basic measurement…
Saab announced on March 23, 2026, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canadian AI firm Cohere to advance artificial intelligence technologies for its GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration…
GKN Aerospace delivered the first upgraded RM12 engine to the Swedish Armed Forces under the RM12EP Enhanced Performance program for the JAS 39 Gripen C/D fleet. This milestone supports a SEK 400 million ($43 million) initiative to boost performance and…
Airports worldwide are advancing aviation decarbonization through diverse energy strategies, as highlighted in the International Airport Review webinar “Accelerating the Energy Revolution in Airports.” Operators from Venice Marco Polo, San Francisco International (SFO), and Frankfurt (Fraport) detailed multi-technology approaches tailored…
The Federal Aviation Administration certified increased maximum takeoff weight (iMTOW) options for Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 on March 23, 2026, enabling airlines to add payload or extend range on these widebody jets. All 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft assembled since December…
Passenger Terminal Expo Asia (PTE Asia), a new trade event for the Asia-Pacific airport sector, will debut September 23-24, 2026, at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Organized by UKi Media & Events, creators of the long-running Passenger Terminal Expo World,…
An unidentified object, suspected to be a drone, exploded overnight near Lavys village in Lithuania’s Varėna district, approximately 23 kilometers from the Belarus border. Lithuanian Armed Forces reported it likely crossed into national airspace before crashing into a lake at…
Spain’s government has indicated that the Spanish Air and Space Force’s F-18 Hornet fleet could remain operational until 2040. In a written parliamentary reply dated February 23, 2026, officials stated that extending service life to 2035-2040 requires adapting the sustainment…
PTE World, held March 17-19, 2026, at London’s ExCel center, gathered over 400 companies and speakers to showcase airport technologies improving passenger experiences. Aviation firms like Leidos, Amadeus, Thales, and Outsight demonstrated advancements in security, biometrics, and flow management. Leidos…
Condor has relocated its corporate headquarters to the Alpha Rotex building in Gateway Gardens, a business district adjacent to Frankfurt Airport. The airline now occupies 15,000 square meters across ten floors, positioning administrative teams closer to flight crews and daily…
The Russian Progress MS-33 cargo spacecraft, launched on March 22, 2026, from Baikonur Cosmodrome aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket, faces a manual docking with the International Space Station due to a KURS automated rendezvous antenna failure. Roscosmos reported the issue on…
Maldives-based luxury airline beOnd announced on March 23, 2026, new routes connecting Male (MLE) with Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and London Heathrow (LHR) starting December 2026. The services, each operating three times weekly, include a technical stop at Dubai…
Airbus DS Airborne Solutions (ADAS) has achieved a key milestone with its Heron 1 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) surpassing 10,000 flight hours during Frontex operations in Malta. The medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) remotely piloted aircraft system, produced by Israel Aerospace Industries…
Airbus integrates advanced data analytics and rapid regulatory coordination to maintain aircraft reliability amid emerging safety challenges. In 2022, operators of the A330neo reported high-pressure valve leaks in the engine bleed air system. Airbus engineers analyzed sensor data via the…
Airbus SE has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Cyber Ltd, a UK-based cyber defense firm, from Cobham Ultra, strengthening its sovereign cybersecurity offerings for defense applications. Ultra Cyber Limited, incorporated on September 15, 2022, as a private limited…
An Air Canada Express Bombardier CRJ900 struck a Port Authority Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle on Runway 4 at New York LaGuardia Airport at approximately 11:40 p.m. local time on March 22, 2026. The aircraft, operating as flight AC8646 from…
Lockheed Martin, in partnership with the Japan Ministry of Defense and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, has completed the first live target tracking exercise for the Aegis System Equipped Vessel program using the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar. The Japan Flight Test Experiment…
ITA Airways will integrate into Lufthansa Group’s Miles & More frequent flyer program as a fully integrated partner starting April 1, 2026, replacing its existing Volare program. The announcement, made on March 20, 2026, marks a key step in the…
De Havilland Canada delivered its 1,000th DHC-6 Twin Otter, along with the 999th, to SATENA, Colombia’s state-owned regional airline, on March 20, 2026. The aircraft, serial number MSN1000, completed its first flight from Calgary Airport on January 20, 2026, ahead…
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby announced on March 20, 2026, that the carrier will not furlough employees or defer aircraft orders despite jet fuel prices more than doubling in three weeks due to U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran disrupting…
AURORA, Colo., February 24, 2026 – GE Aerospace has secured a contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to enhance readiness of the J85 engine, which powers the U.S. Air Force’s primary trainer aircraft, the T-38 Talon. The agreement provides fleet…
CINCINNATI – GE Aerospace will invest $1 billion in its U.S. manufacturing sites and supplier base in 2026, the company’s second consecutive annual commitment of this scale. The funds target accelerated commercial engine deliveries, expanded production of durable parts to…
Boeing plans to deliver the first 787 Dreamliner aircraft with increased maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) in the first half of 2026. The upgrades apply to the 787-9 and 787-10 variants, enhancing competitiveness against the Airbus A350. At the Singapore Airshow,…
On March 22, 2026, Belgium observes the tenth anniversary of the 2016 terrorist attacks at Brussels Airport in Zaventem and Maalbeek metro station, which killed 32 people and injured over 300. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the coordinated suicide…
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9, registration N738AL, operating Flight AS294 from Portland, Oregon, and a FedEx Boeing 777F, registration N853FD, operating Flight FX721 from Memphis, Tennessee, came within 300 to 325 feet of each other at Newark Liberty…
De Havilland Canada completed the first flight of its 1000th DHC-6 Twin Otter on January 20, 2026, in Calgary, Alberta. Serial number MSN1000, featuring a retro livery and commemorative decal, is destined for SATENA, Colombia’s state-owned regional airline. Delivery to…
Air India flight AI185, bound from Delhi to Vancouver, departed Indira Gandhi International Airport on March 19 at 11:34 a.m. or 12:18 p.m. local time with a full load of passengers aboard a Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. The flight proceeded eastward,…
United Airlines has initiated the replacement of its 11 Boeing 737-800s based at Guam’s Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport with 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, marking the start of a full fleet renewal by year-end 2026. The first MAX…
Safran Aircraft Engines leads the EU-funded TAKE OFF project, launched under the Clean Aviation programme, to demonstrate a full-scale open-fan engine flight on an Airbus A380 by December 2029. The initiative, with €100 million in EU funding toward a €139…