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F-35 makes emergency landing after taking damage during combat mission over Iran
A US Air Force F-35 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 be in “stable condition,” and the incident remains under investigation. The Wall Street Journal…
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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…
Lufthansa proposes to merge transitional pension into company plan for pilots
Lufthansa announced it has made a new offer to the Vereinigung Cockpit union regarding the company pension plan for cockpit employees at Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cargo. The…
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…
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…
