Eve Air Mobility, a developer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft listed on NYSE (EVEX, EVEXW) and B3 (EVEB31), has formed a strategic collaboration with Sydney-based Alt Air and Skyports Infrastructure. The partnership targets eVTOL operations in New…
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport launched its U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility on March 10, 2026, enabling U.S.-bound passengers to complete customs, immigration, and agriculture inspections before departure. Canada’s Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon announced the opening during a…
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, targets three significant first flights in 2026 amid advancing its rotorcraft portfolio. The hybrid-electric demonstrator HEX, developed with GE Aerospace, leads the lineup. Disclosed at Heli-Expo on 7 March, HEX features a CT7 turboshaft engine,…
LATAM Airlines Group has signed lease agreements with CDB Aviation for five Airbus A321-271NX aircraft, scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2026. The deal, announced on the sidelines of the ISTAT Americas conference, builds on an existing lease…
Solar maximum presents a counterintuitive advantage for Mars missions by reducing exposure to galactic cosmic rays (GCR), despite heightened solar particle event (SPE) risks. GCR doses vary twofold over the 11-year solar cycle, peaking at solar minimum when solar modulation…
The US and Israeli attack on Iran on 28 February 2026, followed by Iran’s retaliatory strikes, has closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 25% of global jet fuel exports transit. This conflict has driven sharp increases in jet…
The Iran conflict has driven jet fuel prices from a pre-war baseline of $85-$90 per barrel to $150-$200, disrupting key Middle East supply routes including the Strait of Hormuz and prompting airlines worldwide to raise fares and add surcharges. Qantas…
French investigators from the Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses (BEA) have revealed that a Loganair ATR 72-600 experienced stick-shaker activation during rotation following an apparent aborted takeoff attempt from Jersey Airport on February 19, 2026. The aircraft, registered G-LMTJ, was departing…
Bell’s high-speed vertical lift demonstrator for DARPA’s SPRINT program has received the official X-76 designation after passing its Critical Design Review, transitioning from design to manufacturing, integration, assembly, and ground testing. The SPRINT program, a joint DARPA and U.S. Special…
The White House dismissed National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member Todd Inman on March 6, 2026, citing reports of inappropriate alcohol use on the job, staff harassment, misuse of government resources, and failure to attend at least half of NTSB…
Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft in 2025, a 4% increase from 766 in 2024, but monthly rates fell short of expectations throughout the year. The European manufacturer targeted 820 deliveries, yet persistent supply chain issues limited output, with an average…
The Royal Navy has deployed Merlin and Wildcat helicopters to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, enhancing aerial defenses amid rising regional tensions. A Merlin Mk2 helicopter configured for airborne surveillance and control (ASaC), operated by 820 Naval Air Squadron, departed Royal…
Nigeria’s first M-346FA light attack aircraft completed its maiden flight on March 7, 2026, at Leonardo’s facilities in Italy, sporting the official delivery grey paint scheme. This milestone advances the Nigerian Air Force’s €1.2 billion ($1.39 billion) program, signed in…
The U.S. Air Force is expanding production of the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) missile to equip F-35 fighters for targeting mobile air defenses. This initiative addresses anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) networks by striking theater ballistic missile launchers, cruise missile launchers, jammers, anti-satellite…
Uganda Airlines has wet-leased a Boeing 787-8 from Ethiopian Airlines to resume long-haul operations to London Gatwick and Mumbai following the grounding of its two Airbus A330-800neo aircraft for unscheduled maintenance. The carrier announced the suspension of these services on…
Six operators of the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter renewed multi-year Total Assurance Program (TAP) contracts during 2025 and early 2026, covering nearly 100 aircraft worldwide. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, provides this power-by-the-hour service, enabling operators to manage flights at a…
Airbus Helicopters has unveiled the ACH140 cabin, the VIP variant of its H140 light twin-engine helicopter, at Verticon 2026 in Atlanta on March 9, 2026. The ACH140 targets private and business aviation with entry into service planned for 2030, following…
US and European airline shares declined sharply on Wednesday as crude oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel, intensifying cost pressures on carriers already navigating high fuel expenses. Brent crude futures climbed above $100 amid geopolitical tensions and supply constraints, reversing…
The first Embraer E-Freighter, an E190 converted from passenger-to-freight configuration, has entered commercial service in Europe with launch customer Bridges Air Cargo. On March 9, 2026, the aircraft completed its inaugural flight from Cologne, Germany, to Larnaca, Cyprus, carrying time-sensitive…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2025 Annual Safety Report on March 9, 2026, showing aviation maintained strong safety performance despite challenges. The all-accident rate stood at 1.32 per million flights—one accident every 759,646 flights—improving from 1.42 in…
Airhub Aviation has signed a strategic maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) agreement with aircraft lessor AerCap, designating its Šiauliai International Airport (SQQ) facility in Lithuania as a key provider for base maintenance and aircraft redelivery services. The partnership targets narrow-body…
European airport passenger traffic increased by 4.6% in January 2026 compared to January 2025, according to ACI Europe data covering over 450 airports and 95% of the network. International demand drove the growth at 5.5%, while domestic traffic rose 1.8%…
Switzerland’s Federal Council has reduced its F-35A stealth fighter order from 36 to approximately 30 aircraft following unresolved pricing disputes with the United States and escalating costs. The decision keeps the procurement within the CHF 6 billion ($7.54 billion) budget…
Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35A fighters conducted a live-fire exercise on March 9, 2026, in Norway, releasing four GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition bombs. NATO Allied Air Command reported the drill involved two aircraft demonstrating heavy precision weapon delivery in…
An Israeli airstrike on March 6, 2026, at Tehran Mehrabad International Airport destroyed the last operational Boeing 747-100 worldwide, a 55-year-old KC-747 aerial refueling tanker operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. Registered as 5-8107 with manufacturer serial…
SkyDrive Inc., a Japanese eVTOL manufacturer, signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with MASC, the Okayama Kurashiki Mizushima Aero & Space Industry Cluster Study Group, for the purchase of two SKYDRIVE (SD-05 model) aircraft. The agreement specifies delivery of both…
NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft, which collided with the moonlet Dimorphos in September 2022, changed the orbital period of the Didymos-Dimorphos binary system around the Sun by 0.15 seconds. The 770-day solar orbit shifted due to the impact’s…
Australia’s Department of Defence has protested an unsafe encounter between a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) helicopter and an Australian Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk over international waters in the Yellow Sea on March 4, 2026. The MH-60R, launched from the Anzac-class…
Arlington, Washington-based Eviation Aircraft, developer of the all-electric Alice commuter plane, has laid off most of its employees and paused development after failing to secure new funding. The company, founded in Israel in 2015 and majority-owned by Singapore’s Clermont Group,…
Middle East airlines are gradually resuming limited operations on March 9, 2026, following days of widespread airspace closures triggered by regional conflict. As of March 1, major hubs including Israel’s Ben Gurion International (TLV), UAE’s Dubai International (DXB) and Al…
Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas, historically an all-Boeing 737 operator, will introduce widebody aircraft for the first time with five Airbus A330-900neos leased from Avolon via parent company Abra Group. Deliveries are scheduled in phases through 2026 and 2027, with…
A Boeing 737-800 operated by Garuda Indonesia, registration PK-GFF, landed at Pekanbaru Airport on March 7, 2026, with severe damage to its radome that went undetected during flight. The aircraft, flying Garuda Indonesia Flight GA176 from Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport…
Missiles and attack drones targeted the United Arab Emirates at the outset of the Iran war, sparking panic among executives, tourists, and expatriates in Dubai. Private aviation firms faced a surge in evacuation requests, with Bitlux founder Kyle Patel reporting…
Portugal’s National Space Authority, ANACOM, has granted the first commercial space re-entry license in Europe to ATMOS Space Cargo for operations off the Azores island of Santa Maria. Issued as license ANACOM-09/2026-AE on February 24, 2026, under national space law,…
United Airlines has updated its Contract of Carriage to require passengers to use headphones for in-cabin audio or video playback, authorizing refusal of transport, removal from flights, or bans for non-compliance. The policy, added on February 27, 2026, falls under…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host the 2026 Focus Africa Conference on April 29-30 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the theme “Elevating Aviation Safety, Connectivity, and Operational Efficiency in Africa.” Ethiopian Airlines serves as host, convening over 300…
Spanish launch provider PLD Space has secured €180 million in a Series C funding round led by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, which invested €50 million and committed as the company’s strategic partner and launch customer. The funding, announced on March 4,…
Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas announced on March 6, 2026, the addition of up to five Airbus A330-900 widebody aircraft to its fleet, marking its entry into long-haul operations. Deliveries will occur in phases through 2026 and 2027, ending GOL’s…
Lufthansa Group achieved its highest revenue ever in 2025, reaching €39.6 billion, a five percent increase from €37.6 billion in 2024. Adjusted operating profit rose 20 percent to €2 billion, lifting the operating margin to 4.9 percent from 4.4 percent.…
ACIA Aero Leasing has completed a transaction with EWA Air for two ATR 72-600 regional turboprops. The deal equips the airline with aircraft suited for short-haul operations on demanding networks. The ATR 72-600 features Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M engines,…
Lufthansa Technik reported 2025 revenue of €8.049 billion, a 12% increase that surpassed the €8 billion mark for the first time. Adjusted EBIT held steady at €603 million, though margins fell to 7.5% amid rising material costs, US tariffs, and…
ACIA Aero Leasing has finalized a sale-and-leaseback transaction for two ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft operated by EWA Air, the regional carrier majority owned by Air Austral. The deal, announced on March 6, 2026, enables EWA Air to consolidate operations while…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on March 5, 2026, that Ukraine is preparing advance payments for Saab Gripen jets from Sweden and Dassault Rafale jets from France to bolster its air force. “We must have a down payment from the…
Air Canada has initiated a significant fleet reorganization by transferring the first of 45 retrofitted Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its low-cost leisure subsidiary, Air Canada Rouge. The aircraft entered service on March 5, 2026, featuring personal seatback entertainment,…
The TAKE OFF (Technology And Knowledge for European Open Fan Flight) project, funded under the European Union’s Clean Aviation programme, has launched with Safran Aircraft Engines as consortium leader. This initiative coordinates 25 partners, including Airbus, Avio Aero, GKN Aerospace,…
Rocket Lab completed its 83rd launch with the “Insight At Speed Is A Friend Indeed” mission on March 6, 2026, at 12:53 p.m. NZDT from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand. The Electron rocket deployed a single commercial satellite…
Vienna International Airport’s joint CEO and COO Julian Jäger outlined key developments in terminal expansion, long-haul traffic and quality enhancements during recent industry events. The €420 million Terminal 3 southern expansion, underway since February 2024, adds 70,000 square meters across…
Airline share prices worldwide have declined sharply since joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on February 28, 2026. Investors anticipate higher jet fuel costs and network disruptions in the Middle East, leading to longer routings, flight cancellations, and demand uncertainty.…
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has launched the Integrated Aviation Transformation Program (IATP), a $7 billion aviation financing and connectivity facility targeting African airlines over the next five years. Announced on February 25, 2026, at the Airlines, Capital and…
Qatar Airways has initiated limited relief flights from Muscat, Oman, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to assist passengers stranded due to Qatar’s airspace closure triggered by the US-Israel and Iran conflict. Operations began on March 5, 2026, with flights from Muscat—approximately…