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Airbus raises stakes in engine dispute with Pratt & Whitney: Reuters
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is seeking damages against US engine maker Pratt & Whitney over delivery delays hampering production, according to Reuters. The move follows a series of public comments by Airbus representatives that revealed a growing frustration with Pratt & Whitney and its…
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RAAF aviators gather in Canberra to focus on “fighting depth” mindset
The Aviator Symposium 2026, held on March 18, 2026, in Canberra, brought together nearly 1,000 aviators and Air Force personnel to examine how Australia’s Air Force is preparing for a more…
Jetstar launches business class upgrade bidding, plans to extend to Qantas
Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar has introduced a new upgrade bidding product called BidCash, which allows customers to bid for Business Class seats on most of the carrier’s Boeing…
Avia Solutions Group chairman: ACMI is becoming core strategy for airlines
Global aviation has not just recovered from the pandemic – it has moved well past where it was before the outbreak. Last year, airlines worldwide carried 5.3 billion passengers, a new all-time…
US airline CEOs urge Congress to pay TSA workers during government shutdowns
The CEOs of 10 major US passenger and cargo airlines urged Congress to ensure federal aviation workers are paid during government shutdowns, warning that long airport lines and travel…
Europe selects partners for first very low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellite
Europe is preparing to build its own very low Earth orbit (VLEO) military satellites. On March 13, 2026, the European Defence Agency (EDA) allocated €15.65 million to research the…
Air & Space Power Conference 26 begins in Canberra, focuses on national defense
The Air and Space Power Conference 2026 (ASPCon26) took place on March 17, 2026, at the National Convention Centre in Canberra, Australia. The one-day conference, hosted by the Royal…
Assoc. of APAC Airlines urges gov’ts to support airlines amid global conflicts
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) issued its official statement regarding the impact of escalating global conflicts on airline operations, emphasizing the need for government…
ATR receives incremental order for five ATR72-600s from Singapore lessor Avation
On March 17, 2026, ATR announced that aircraft leasing firm Avation has decided to exercise purchase rights for five ATR 72‑600 aircraft, which are expected to be delivered in 2028 and…
Chapman Freeborn appoints Adnan Rahal as SVP of Business Aviation
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Adnan Rahal as Senior Vice President of Business Aviation, strengthening the company’s global leadership in private aviation charter services. In his new role,…
Israel says it destroyed Airbus A340-300 used by Iran’s late leader
Israel said it destroyed an aircraft used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in an overnight strike at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport (THR), in what would mark the end of a…
Safran Arrius turbine engine chosen for new GrandCabri G5 helicopter
Safran Helicopter Engines and Helicopteres Guimbal have announced an exclusive partnership to power the new GrandCabri G5, a five-seat helicopter now under development as Guimbal expands…
Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F freighters
Atlas Air Worldwide has ordered 20 Airbus A350F freighters, a deal that makes the US cargo operator the largest customer for Airbus’ next-generation freighter and gives it early delivery slots…
Top Aces to train Argentine Air Force pilots on F-16s
Top Aces has been awarded a contract to provide F-16 instructor pilot training for the Argentine Air Force, adding a new training pillar to Buenos Aires’ ongoing effort to field its newly…
Thales to supply radio management system for European PC-7 trainer fleet
Thales has been selected by Pilatus Aircraft to supply its radio management system for a fleet of PC-7 military trainer aircraft operated in Europe. The French group said…
Fleet of 10 Amazon Air Airbus A330 freighters join IAT Leasing portfolio
A fleet of Airbus A330-300 freighters leased to Amazon Air and operated by Alaska Airlines have joined the IAT Leasing portfolio as part of a new acquisition. On March 16, 2026, Dublin-based…
Drone strike destroys Italian MQ-9 at Kuwait base, no injuries reported
A drone strike hit Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait on March 15, 2026, destroying a remotely piloted Italian aircraft sheltered at the facility but causing no injuries among…
RAAF, RNZAF deploy P-8A Poseidons to US-led anti-submarine exercise in Guam
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) have deployed their P-8A Poseidon aircraft to Andersen Air Force Base (UAM) in Guam to participate in Exercise…
ANA Holdings and Wingtra partner to deploy advanced drone services in Japan
ANA Holdings (ANA HD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Swiss industrial drone manufacturer Wingtra AG to evaluate the deployment of wide-area surveying and inspection…
LATAM outlines fleet growth plans, aims for 410 aircraft by end of 2026
LATAM Airlines has confirmed it will pass the 400 aircraft mark in 2026. On March 12, 2026, the Latin American carrier provided an update on its fleet growth plans for the next two years. In…
Surf Air orders BETA Technologies’ all-electric ALIA for Hawaii pax flights
BETA Technologies announced on March 12, 2026, that it has signed a strategic partnership with Surf Air Mobility, a regional air transportation operator based in the United States. Surf Air…
