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…
Kenya Airways reported a pre-tax loss of KSh 17.93 billion (approximately US$138.3 million) for 2025 on March 24, 2026, reversing a net profit of KSh 5.4 billion (US$41.7 million) from 2024. The Kenyan flag carrier attributed the setback primarily to…
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) is expanding into Vietnam’s first integrated “airport destination,” combining aviation infrastructure with tourism, retail, and entertainment facilities. Sun Group subsidiary Sun Airport JSC broke ground in July 2025 on a VND22 trillion ($836 million) project…
Narita International Airport (NRT) will reopen the fifth floor of Terminal 1’s Central Building on April 9, 2026, as the renovated “SHIKISAI GARDEN -Seasonal colours-.” The space, closed since April 2025 for refurbishment, spans the fifth floor and parts of…
Barcelona-based regional low-cost carrier Volotea has finalized a €71 million capital increase, falling short of its initial €100 million target announced in September 2024. The airline cited sufficient internal cash flows from operations to meet remaining needs. Aegean Airlines led…
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has issued a final demand letter to AirAsia Philippines for PHP 833.7 million ($14.5 million) in unpaid fees, calculated as of December 31, 2025, net of payments through February 13, 2026. This…
Novus Aviation Capital and PK AirFinance have finalized a structured debt financing agreement with Breeze Airways to support the acquisition of three Airbus A220 aircraft. PK AirFinance provided senior debt financing, while Novus, through its Tamweel Aviation Finance platform—a junior…
Wizz Air has initiated the phase-out of its Airbus A321ceo aircraft, starting with the first unit delivered in December 2016. This marks the beginning of retiring 41 A321ceo jets by March 2029, making way for next-generation A321neo and A321XLR models.…
Embraer, Saab, and the Brazilian Air Force presented the first Gripen E supersonic fighter jet produced in Brazil on March 25, 2026, at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto facility in São Paulo State. Registered as unit 4109, this single-seat F-39E marks the…
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified increased maximum takeoff weights (iMTOW) for Boeing’s 787-9 and 787-10 variants, enabling airlines to carry additional payload or extend range while preserving fuel efficiency. The 787-9 gains a 10,000-pound (4,540 kg) increase…
Airbus leads efforts to mitigate aviation’s non-CO2 emissions, particularly contrails, through fuel innovation, operational adjustments, and new technologies. Contrails form when engine exhaust water vapor turns into ice crystals in cold, humid high-altitude conditions, trapping heat and contributing to warming…
Chapman Freeborn, a global air charter provider operating since 1973, has delivered the second ATR 72-600 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) to the Philippine Air Force. Manufactured by Leonardo S.p.A. in Turin, Italy, the aircraft supports maritime surveillance missions including sea…
Eve Air Mobility conducted a flight of its full-scale engineering prototype for Brazilian authorities, including President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, at Embraer’s test facility in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil, on March 25, 2026. The demonstration attended by ANAC and BNDES…
The US House of Representatives passed H.R. 3410, the Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act, by voice vote on March 24, 2026. This legislation requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to revise regulations within one year, permitting civil aircraft to exceed Mach…
SriLankan Airlines Limited and the Government of Sri Lanka announced the successful completion of a consent solicitation, exchange, and tender offer for the airline’s U.S.$175 million guaranteed bonds due June 2024. The process, launched on February 20, 2026, followed an…
San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) launched a four-month pilot program featuring an AI-powered humanoid robot named José, developed by Silicon Valley startup IntBot. Stationed in Terminal B near Gate 24, José greets passengers, answers queries, and delivers real-time information…
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU), located in Saint-Hubert, will open its new 21,000-square-meter passenger terminal on June 15, 2026, initiating commercial flight operations and expanding capacity in the Greater Montreal area. Developed by YHU Infrastructure Partners, with construction by PCL Construction…
Additive manufacturing (AM) has transitioned from prototyping to mainstream production in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations. MRO providers leverage AM for certified aircraft components, including cabin fittings and structural parts, enhancing supply chain resilience and enabling localized production.…
China Eastern Airlines has ordered 101 aircraft from the Airbus A320neo family, including A320neo, A321neo, and A321XLR variants, at a list price of $15.802 billion based on Airbus’ January 2024 catalogue. The carrier confirmed the details in a filing to…
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…