Department of Transportation (DOT) Kansas City Airport lockdown triggered by device threat over the phone Authorities in the US have confirmed that a lockdown at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) was triggered after… March 9, 2026
Donald Trump Trump administration backs United’s ban on passengers spurning headphones The Trump administration has backed United Airline’s ban on passengers not using headphones while watching films and listening… March 6, 2026
Brazil Embraer targets 255 aircraft deliveries in 2026 and $8.5 billion revenue Embraer is targeting up to 255 aircraft deliveries in 2026, comprised of 80 to 85 commercial aircraft and… March 6, 2026
Airbus A321XLR Wizz Air gets go-ahead for transatlantic flights between UK and US Wizz Air has been given the go-ahead to launch transatlantic flights between the United Kingdom (UK) and the… March 6, 20262 comments
Air Canada Air Canada begins major fleet shakeup as first of 45 upgraded 737-8s join Rouge The first of 45 upgraded Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets has moved from Air Canada to its subsidiary… March 6, 20261 comment
Hamad International Airport Qatar Airways arranges European relief flights from Oman to circumvent Doha ban Qatar Airways has arranged a handful of repatriation flights to Europe from Oman, while Doha operations remain suspended… March 5, 2026
Cessna Cessna icon and Citation jet champion Russ Meyer passes away at 93 Textron Aviation has paid tribute to its former longtime chairman and CEO of Cessna Aircraft Company, Russ Meyer,… March 5, 2026
American Airlines US approves start of American Airlines flights to Venezuela via Envoy Air The United States (US) has approved the start of American Airlines flights to Venezuela through its regional subsidiary… March 5, 2026
Iran Around 18,000 US citizens escape Middle East conflict on rescue flights home Around 18,000 US citizens have escaped the current Middle East conflict and returned home in the past few… March 5, 2026
Boeing Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 becomes latest iconic jumbo to feature XXL Crane design A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 is the latest iconic aircraft to feature the airline’s blue 100-year anniversary livery and… March 4, 2026
Germany US MIA agency searches newly discovered submerged WW2 B-17 bomber wreckage The US Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has been helping lead search efforts after a World War Two… March 4, 2026
Australia Pilatus delivers world’s first PC-12 PRO Aeromedical to Australia’s flying docs Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has delivered the world’s first PC-12 PRO in aeromedical configuration to Australia’s famed flying… March 4, 20261 comment
British Airways UK government charters first repatriation flight for Brits fleeing Middle East The UK government has scheduled its first repatriation flight for British nationals fleeing the Middle East in response… March 4, 2026
COVID-19 Finnair CEO hails Finnish Sisu for airline’s ‘double crisis’ bounce back It was perhaps no coincidence that the CEO of Finnair, Turkka Kuusisto, chose the four-year anniversary of Russia’s… March 4, 20262 comments
Dubai Emirates among limited airlines scheduled to depart Dubai within hours Emirates is among a limited number of airlines that are scheduled to depart Dubai within the next few… March 2, 2026
Abu Dhabi Etihad flights spotted departing UAE despite suspension amid Iranian strikes Several Etihad Airways flights have been spotted departing from Zayed International Airport (AUD) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, despite… March 2, 2026
Helicopters Leonardo’s new $1.3B UK contract for military helicopters secures Yeovil future Leonardo UK has landed a billion-dollar contract with the British government to build 23 new medium-lift helicopters (NMH)… March 2, 2026
Air Astana Airbus confirms Air Astana firm order for 25 A320neo family aircraft Airbus has confirmed that Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana has placed an order for 25 A320neo family aircraft,… March 2, 2026