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Finnair signs deal for up to 46 Embraer E195-E2s, source Airbus A320/321ceos
Finnair has signed an agreement with Embraer for up to 46 E195-E2s and announced plans to source up to 12 Airbus A320/321ceos from the used aftermarket. The purchase announced on March 23, 2026, is part of Finnair’s wider plan to renew its narrowbody fleet. “This mix of new and used aircraft supports…
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NASA’s X-59 cuts second test flight short after return-to-base call
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic demonstrator unexpectedly cut short its second test flight on March 20, 2026, after a return-to-base call. The research aircraft and its…
Artemis II rocket rolls back to launch pad ahead of crewed Moon mission
NASA’s Artemis II moon rocket began rolling back to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center just after midnight on March 20, returning to the pad after repairs and closeout work ahead of the…
United begins Boeing 737-800 succession in Guam with arrival of first of 10 MAXs
United Airlines has begun the process of replacing the fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft at its Guam base with the unveiling of the first of 10 new 737 MAX 8 jets. On March 19, 2026, the…
NTSB orders probe into close call between Alaska and FedEx jets at Newark
The National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) has ordered an investigation into a ‘close call’ between Alaska Airlines and FedEx jets at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). In a statement…
US Army tests AH-64 Apache helicopter in counter-drone role in Germany
The US Army’s 12th Combat Aviation Brigade (12th CAB) has used the AH-64E Apache in a counter-drone role during an exercise in Germany, in what the unit described as a first for the European…
US official warns small airports could soon close over TSA absences
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on March 19, 2026, that small airport terminals could soon be forced to close if a partial government shutdown continues to keep tens of…
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 wins 2025 Collier Trophy
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 team has been selected to receive the 2025 Robert J. Collier Trophy, one of the most prestigious honors in US aerospace. It was bestowed for completing…
F-35 makes emergency landing after taking damage during combat mission over Iran
A US Air Force F-35 has made an emergency landing at a US base in the Middle East after taking damage during a combat mission over Iran, according to US Central Command. The pilot was said to…
First British Airways aircraft with Elon Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi enters service
The first British Airways aircraft fitted with Elon Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi has entered service after announcing the plan to rollout the technology across its fleet last year. On March 18, 2026,…
French A400M makes first-ever landing on Arctic sea ice in Greenland
A French Air and Space Force A400M Atlas has landed on Arctic sea ice in northern Greenland, in what France’s CEAM Air Warfare Center described as a first operational…
Russian Su-30 briefly violates Estonian airspace near Vaindloo, NATO jets respond
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet briefly entered Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island on March 18, 2026, prompting a response from an Italian Air Force unit deployed to Ämari Air Base as part of…
Australians support domestic SAF industry, Sydney Airport study shows
A study commissioned by Sydney Airport has shown that Australians strongly support the development of a domestic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry. The research, published on…
Singapore Changi crowned world’s best airport as Hamed withdraws from event
Singapore Chang Airport (SIN) has been crowned the world’s best airport at the Skytrax awards in London as Hamad International Airport (DOH) announced it was withdrawing from the competition.…
Where to deploy capital in UAE business aviation
René Armas Maes is a strategic advisor specializing in commercial development and strategy, with a focus on revenue optimization and margin enhancement. As part of founding teams,…
South Korea’s first Embraer C-390 completes maiden flight
The first Embraer C-390 Millennium built for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has completed its maiden flight in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo, marking another step toward the…
FAA streamlines US commercial space license approvals
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed a long-running overhaul of its commercial space licensing process, moving all launch and reentry approvals under the agency’s Part 450…
Merlin goes public with $200M to advance autonomous flight program
Merlin, a Boston-based autonomous flight company, began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker MRLN on March 17, 2026, after completing its merger with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV.…
FAA mandates radar separation for helicopters, airplanes in busy US airspace
Following the 2025 midair collision between a regional jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), the FAA is introducing a notable new safety…
What Macron’s “forward deterrence” demands from France’s Rafale fleet
French President Emmanuel Macron introduced “forward deterrence” in his speech at Île Longue on March 2, 2026, signaling France’s intent to involve European allies more explicitly in its…
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…
