Airbus Helicopters has received an order from Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) for three H135 helicopters, announced on March 12, 2026. This acquisition supports the NPA’s fleet modernization program and elevates its total Airbus fleet to 26 units. The helicopters…
Boeing halted deliveries of some 737 MAX aircraft on March 10, 2026, after identifying wiring damage on an undetermined number of undelivered jets. The issue involves small scratches on wires caused by a machining error during manufacturing at Boeing’s facilities.…
Joby Aviation has initiated flight testing of its first FAA-conforming aircraft, marking the start of the final phase in the Federal Aviation Administration type certification process. Registered as N547JX, the aircraft adheres to designs approved by FAA Designated Engineering Representatives…
STARLUX Airlines has disclosed plans to lease eight Airbus A321neo aircraft from BOC Aviation (UK) Limited. The Taiwanese carrier’s board of directors approved the agreement on March 10, 2026, as reported to the Taiwan Stock Exchange via the Market Observation…
Collaboration across aviation and rail sectors is essential for improving intermodal passenger experiences, as highlighted by upcoming 2026 industry events. The UIC Passenger Week, set for April 13-16 at UIC Headquarters in Paris, gathers CEOs, senior executives from railway passenger…
BOC Aviation Limited, a leading global aircraft operating leasing company headquartered in Singapore, has signed a self-arranged club loan transaction totaling US$2 billion with 19 banks worldwide. Announced on March 12, 2026, the deal includes US$1 billion in five-year unsecured…
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the Airbus-ST Engineering joint venture specializing in passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions, has signed two A330P2F contracts in China. The first agreement, announced in February 2026, is with Hengqin Winglet Aircraft Technology for conversions at an EFW partner facility…
Dublin-based aircraft lessor Abelo has leased two new ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines Group for operations by its partner airline Air Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national carrier in which Ethiopian holds a 49% stake. The aircraft,…
TAT Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: TATT; TASE: TAT Tech), a supplier of products and services for commercial, military aviation, and ground defense sectors, signed a $36 million contract on March 11, 2026, with a leading global cargo carrier for auxiliary power…
BOC Aviation Limited, a Singapore-headquartered global aircraft operating leasing company, signed a self-arranged club loan transaction totaling $2 billion with 19 banks worldwide on March 12, 2026. The facility includes $1 billion in five-year unsecured term loans, $500 million in…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $172,894 civil penalty against Dentec Avionics, an aircraft repair station based in Pretoria, South Africa, for multiple alleged violations of aircraft maintenance regulations. The violations span from December 2023 to May 2025.…
Spirit Airlines has issued recall notices to approximately 500 pilots furloughed between September 1, 2024, and November 1, 2025, as it prepares to emerge from its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The notices were sent on March 9, 2026, with pilots…
Air New Zealand announced the cancellation of approximately 1,100 flights through early May 2026, affecting 44,000 passengers, as jet fuel prices double due to the Middle East conflict. The reductions represent a 5% cut in scheduled services, targeting off-peak domestic…
All Nippon Airways plans additional cabin product enhancements, including for medium-haul operations, as it navigates intensifying competition in passenger experience. Executive Vice President of Customer Experience Keiji Omae stated the airline has not finalized decisions on medium-haul upgrades but showcased…
Norwegian F-35 Lightning II jets intercepted a Russian intelligence-gathering aircraft over the Norwegian Sea amid Exercise Cold Response 26, NATO’s major Arctic drill underway in northern Norway. Cold Response 26, Norway’s largest military exercise of 2026, involves over 25,000 personnel…
Nigeria’s Enugu Air, a state-owned carrier, received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on March 10, 2026, enabling independent scheduled commercial operations. The certificate presentation occurred at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja, attended by…
The U.S. military has relocated Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor missiles from South Korea to the Middle East, following intensified conflict with Iran. Six truck-mounted THAAD launchers, temporarily moved to Osan Air Base south of Seoul, returned to…
Firefly Green Fuels converts sewage sludge into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using hydrothermal liquefaction, addressing both waste management and aviation decarbonization needs. The UK-based company processes sludge from water utilities in a high-pressure reactor, yielding biochar for agricultural fertilizer and…
FROST Air, the Danish-headquartered charter carrier based at Malmö Airport in Sweden, has signed an ACMI agreement with Swedish startup Skåne Aviation. This deal marks a key development for both operators in the regional aviation sector. FROST Air holds an…
Air Transport Europe (ATE), a Slovakia-based helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) operator, signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters on March 11, 2026, for one Airbus H135 and one Airbus H140 helicopter. The aircraft will support 24/7 HEMS operations from seven…
Latvian carrier Air Baltic reduced its full-year 2025 net loss by 40% to €44.3 million ($51.2 million) from the previous year, driven by a 4% revenue increase to €779 million. The improvement came despite higher operating costs, yield pressures in…
The International Airport Summit (IAS) has announced its 2026 edition, scheduled for November 11-12 in Rome, Italy, with Aeroporti di Roma serving as strategic partner. Organized by International Airport Review, the event will convene global airport leaders for panel discussions,…
Aviation photographer Jarod Hamilton captured images of a B-21 Raider flight test aircraft positioned behind a KC-135 Stratotanker in a formation consistent with aerial refueling preparations over the Mojave Desert near Edwards Air Force Base, California, on March 10, 2026.…
Brussels Airlines, a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, has refrained from introducing a fuel surcharge amid escalating jet fuel costs, distinguishing it from past practices and environmental levies. Historical precedents show the carrier adjusted surcharges reactively: in 2008, it reduced European flight…
Belgian travellers are increasingly directing their holidays toward Western and Southern European destinations in 2026, favoring less crowded spots amid rising overtourism concerns. This shift aligns with broader European travel trends emphasizing authenticity, sustainability, and off-peak visits over traditional hotspots.…
Dassault Aviation rolled out its first Falcon 10X prototype on March 10, 2026, at its Bordeaux assembly line, marking a key step toward flight testing. Chairman and CEO Éric Trappier attended the event for the ultra-long-range business jet, designed for…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing artificial intelligence initiatives to enhance air cargo operations amid capacity constraints and digitalization demands. Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo, emphasizes that digitalization unlocks AI-powered analytics through the ONE Record standard,…
FlyHouse, a Van Nuys-based aviation services provider, has acquired Jets MRO, a Dallas-based FAA Part 145-certified maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility. The deal establishes FlyHouse’s presence at Dallas Executive Airport with a 40,000-square-foot hangar and adds a component repair division…
On February 24, 2026, HAVELSAN held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Simulator Production and Integration Facility at the HAB Aerospace and Aviation Specialized Organized Industrial Zone in Kahramankazan, Ankara, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in attendance. The event coincided with…
Thales has launched SkyDefender, a multi-layer, multi-domain integrated air and missile defence system designed to counter threats from drones to ballistic missiles across land, sea, and space domains. The system integrates advanced sensors and effectors with the SkyView command and…
Ascendance Flight Technologies advances final assembly of its Atea hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft, positioning it for a first flight in 2026. The Paris-based company, founded by former Airbus E-FAN team members, integrates its patented Sterna hybrid propulsion system into the full-scale…
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TCR, the largest independent lessor of airport ground support equipment (GSE), from 3i Infrastructure plc. TCR’s management team will invest alongside GIP in the…
Air Nostrum Engineering and Maintenance (ANEM), based in Valencia, Spain, has renewed and expanded its long-term power-by-the-hour (PBH) component support agreement with Fokker Services Group (FSG) for its fleet of 30 Mitsubishi CRJ Next Generation aircraft. The new deal builds…
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) deployed an Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to repatriate Singaporeans amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. The aircraft departed Changi Air Base on March 10, 2026, carrying…
Lufthansa faces a two-day pilot strike called by Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union, affecting flights from German airports on March 12 and 13, 2026. The action targets Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cargo over unresolved pension scheme issues, following failed negotiations since the…
UK leisure carrier Jet2 is rolling out a virtual-reality training system for pilots’ pre-flight aircraft walkaround inspections following approval from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The initiative deploys six headsets at the airline’s Manchester and Bradford training centers to deliver…
An MHIRJ CRJ700 operated by PSA Airlines for American Airlines diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport after apparently striking an object that holed the radome during takeoff from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The aircraft, registered N517AE and operating as…
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and provider of aviation services, announced record financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. Total revenue reached $730.2 million, a 28.3% increase from $569.2 million…
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, received a follow-on contract from Leidos Dynetics on March 10, 2026, to supply TJ150 turbojet engines for the AGM-190A small cruise missile. The compact TJ150 engine delivers over 150 pounds of thrust, enabling high-altitude…
Belgian Federal Minister of Mobility has suspended Philippe Touwaide, the federal ombudsman for Brussels Airport, for one month over conflict of interest allegations. The decision, announced on March 11, 2026, follows scrutiny of Touwaide’s role amid ongoing controversies at the…
Eve Air Mobility, an Embraer spin-out, has accumulated 28 flights with its first engineering prototype of the E100 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft since its maiden sortie on 19 December. Operating from the Gaviao Peixoto facility in Brazil, the…
JetBlue Airways resumed normal operations early Tuesday, March 10, following a nationwide ground stop requested by the airline due to a brief system outage. The Federal Aviation Administration issued the stop at JetBlue’s request, halting all departures from its facilities…
Lufthansa Group is expanding its long-haul operations with additional flights to Asia and Africa in response to surging demand, driven by Middle East airspace closures amid the Gulf conflict. The carrier plans four extra round-trip flights from Munich to Singapore,…
De Havilland Canada is assembling the first DHC-515 Firefighter amphibious water bomber at its Calgary facilities, with structures progressing toward a 2028 first delivery. Production milestones include joining the cockpit and hull to form the forward fuselage and completing the…
Boeing has paused deliveries of certain 737 Max aircraft to address small scratches on wiring caused by a machining error within its facilities. The company confirmed the issue affects undelivered planes, requiring rework that will take several days per aircraft.…
Pieter Elbers resigned as CEO of IndiGo, India’s largest airline, effective March 10, 2026, citing personal reasons in a letter to Managing Director Rahul Bhatia. He waived his notice period and described his tenure since September 2022 as an honor,…
MD Helicopters has unveiled the MD 564, a high-performance light single-engine helicopter derived from the proven 500-series platform. The aircraft features a six-blade main rotor, four-blade tail rotor, and Rolls-Royce 250-C47E/3 engine with dual-channel FADEC, delivering 675 shaft horsepower. Retaining…
Air France operated a special flight to transport France’s official delegation to the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York, marking International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026. The flight, crewed predominantly…
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Robinson Helicopter Company announced a collaboration on March 10, 2026, to integrate Sikorsky’s MATRIX™ autonomy system into the Robinson R66 TURBINETRUCK, an unmanned cargo helicopter designed for commercial and defense utility missions. The R66…
Australia is deploying an E-7A Wedgetail reconnaissance aircraft, 85 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, and Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to the Gulf region at the request of United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The mission…