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Embraer APAC head Raul Villaron on why company is betting big on Southeast Asia
Raul Villaron, Embraer’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales and Head of Asia Pacific, looked entirely at home inside an E195-E2. The aircraft, wrapped in a Hunnu Air livery, was quiet, spacious and, notably, free of the dreaded middle seat. Villaron gestured at the two-by-two configuration…
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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,…
Airlines demand EU leaders set 21-day notice for air traffic control strikes
An airline body representing some of Europe’s largest and most influential carriers is demanding that EU leaders set a 21-day advance notice for any air traffic controller strikes. On March…
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…
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…
AerCap orders 100 A320neo-family aircraft from Airbus
Airbus announced on March 18, 2026, that leasing company AerCap had placed a firm order for up to 100 A320neo family aircraft, including 23 A320neos and 77 A321neos. This is the largest…
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…
Boeing recovery slower to materialize as Spirit deal delays jet profit to 2027
Boeing’s long recovery from years of manufacturing, safety, and supply-chain turmoil hit another speed bump on March 17, 2026, when the company said its commercial-airplane division is now not…
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…
Polish MiG-29s intercept Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over Baltic Sea
Polish Air Force MiG-29 fighters intercepted and escorted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea on March 13, 2026, after the aircraft was detected flying in international…
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…
Vietnam warns of flight cuts as jet fuel squeeze tied to Iran war deepens
Vietnam’s aviation industry is bracing for potential flight cuts beginning in April 2026 after China and Thailand halted exports of refined fuel products, squeezing a country that depends…
