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Air France-KLM makes TAP Portugal offer as deadline for IAG and Lufthansa looms
Air France-KLM Group has officially bid a non-binding offer to purchase a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal as the deadline for rivals International Airlines Group (IAG) and Lufthansa looms. On April 2, 2026, Air France-KLM announced that the group had completed a “new step” in the process of TAP Air…
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SpaceX files for IPO, opening Musk’s Moon and Mars push to investors
After months of speculation, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has filed for an initial public offering in the United States, setting up what could become one of the biggest IPOs in history. Reports on April…
NASA’s X-59 returns to flight after false cockpit warning
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic demonstrator returned to flight after investigators determined that a cockpit warning light that cut short the aircraft’s second sortie was a false positive,…
LATAM becomes first South American carrier to roll out Wi-Fi on long-haul routes
LATAM Airlines has completed its first long-haul flight equipped with internet connectivity. The new service was introduced on a Boeing 787-9 (registration CC-BGS) which operated the…
Philippine Airlines profits rise to $160 million in 2025 despite higher costs
Philippine Airlines (PAL) closed 2025 with a net income of $160.4 million, a 6.1% increase from the previous year, as the Philippine flag carrier continued its post-pandemic momentum despite a…
The future of Changi: Lim Ching Kiat on AI, pharma, and Terminal 5 plans
Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN) welcomed close to 70 million passengers in 2025, not just recovering from the pandemic but surpassing every traffic record in its history. For Lim Ching…
US airport security lines return to normal as TSA workers are paid
Airport security lines eased at several major US airports on March 31, 2026, after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers began receiving retroactive pay following weeks of…
How Middle East conflict is disrupting aviation parts and MRO flows
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to affect millions of people, disrupting daily life and creating uncertainty that extends far beyond any single sector. Within aviation, these…
Poland rules out Patriot redeployment after US request reported
The United States has informally asked Poland to consider redeploying one of its two Patriot air defense batteries to the Middle East and to transfer PAC-3 MSE interceptors already in Polish…
Embraer KC-390 Millennium showcases cold weather operations in Sweden
Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium demonstrator has completed short takeoff and landing operations at Sweden’s Vidsel Test Range as part of the aircraft’s ongoing world…
Rheinmetall and Boeing Australia formalize MQ-28 Ghost Bat bid
Germany’s interest in acquiring the MQ-28 Ghost Bat has moved from diplomatic signals to a formal industrial partnership in a matter of days, as Rheinmetall announced on March…
Air Algérie orders 10 Boeing 737-8s as fleet renewal accelerates
Air Algérie has ordered 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with deliveries set to begin in summer 2026 as the Algerian flag carrier continues its fleet renewal. The airline said five of the jets…
Ukraine’s private air defense scores first drone kills over Kharkiv
Ukraine’s experimental effort to bring private industry into air defense appears to have reached operational use, with one company already intercepting Russian drones over the Kharkiv…
Pilatus to provide 12 PC-24s to Indonesian Ministry of Defense contractor
Switzerland’s Pilatus has formed an agreement with Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) to provide 12 PC-24 aircraft to a government authorized contractor. On March 30, 2026, Pilatus…
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire by end of Q3 2026
Air Canada announced on March 30, 2026, that President and CEO Michael Rousseau has informed the board of directors of his intention to retire by the end of the third quarter of…
Spain risks Trump’s wrath as it shuts airspace to US warplanes used in Iran
Spain has closed its airspace to United States (US) military aircraft involved in the war in Iran, according to Spanish newspaper El Pais. Citing military sources on March 30, 2026, El Pais…
Virgin Australia rolls out first-ever retro livery celebrating Virgin Blue era
Virgin Australia has rolled out its first-ever retro livery, painting one of its newest Boeing 737-8 aircraft in the all-red colors that defined the airline’s early years as Virgin Blue.…
Airbus Bird of Prey drone interceptor fires Frankenburg missile on maiden flight
Airbus Defence and Space has completed the first demonstration flight of its Bird of Prey uncrewed interceptor, with the drone autonomously detecting, classifying and engaging a medium-sized…
ANA Holdings joins Japanese consortium to track CO2 emissions from space
ANA Holdings has joined a Japanese consortium selected to develop satellite and aircraft-based technology for tracking carbon dioxide emissions from space. The project, funded through the…
Finnair to lease Embraer E190-E1 and ATR-72-600 aircraft for Norra operations
A week after announcing its largest order in years, Finnair has signed Letters of Intent (LOI) for the lease of two Embraer E190-E1 and two ATR-72-600 aircraft. On March 30, 2026, Finnair…
Saab CEO: Canada could get its first Gripen fighter in five years
Saab’s chief executive said Canada’s existing aerospace infrastructure sets it apart from previous Gripen customers and could support a faster delivery timeline. …
