✈️ Commercial Aviation
No Flight Attendants: The Gritty Reality Of A C-17 Rescue Flight
Evacuation operations are undoubtedly underway.
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🔧 Technology & Innovation
Glass Or No Glass? How The DC-10 & McDonnell Douglas MD-11’s Cockpits Are Different
DC-10 vs MD-11 cockpit: analog tri-crew vs digital two-pilot flight deck. How automation reshaped widebody aviation philosophy.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
NSW minister backs call to send Australian of the Year to space
A public and industry-led campaign was launched late last month to implore the Australian government to partner with the European Space Agency to send ESA-trained astronaut Bennell-Pegg on an ESA mission.
🚁 Military & Defense
This Is The Oldest Fighter Jet In The US Air Force Still Flying
We are now in the final chapter of an iconic aircraft as it prepares for retirement from active duty.
🚁 Military & Defense
Finalists revealed for Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2026
The awards acknowledge excellence across a broad cross-section of the industry, from high-performing technical, operations and communications specialists under 35 to leading reserve support and training development programs making a tangible impact nationwide.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Saudia Increases Jeddah – Madrid Service From August 2026
Published at 1400PST / 2200GMT 04MAR26 Saudia in recent schedule update confirmed planned service increase on Jeddah – Madrid route, as the carrier opened reservations for additional flights. From 03AUG26 to 24OCT26, the Skyteam member will operate this route 6 times weekly, instead of 4.Airbus A321XLR aircraft to operate this route from 01AUG26, replacing 787-9/-10.SV227 JED0810 – 1345MAD 321 x135SV223 JED0945 – 1520MAD 321 15SV220 MAD1640 – 2355JED 321 x135SV222 MAD1710 – 0025+1JED 321 15
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Spirit Airlines Slashes International Routes As Network Shrinks Further
Spirit’s international map is shrinking fast with more cuts and fewer frequencies.
🛩️ General Aviation
Gran Hotel Taoro reopens in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, after 50 years
Spain’s historic luxury hospitality scene welcomes back a legend: the Gran Hotel Taoro in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, has reopened after a five-decade hiatus. Originally inaugurated in 1890 as Spain’s first grand luxury hotel, it quickly became a magnet for Europe’s elite, hosting figures such as King Alfonso XIII and author Agatha Christie. After […]
🛩️ General Aviation
Plane + Pilot Podcast: Savannah Hunter
Aero club director explains how "sweat equity" can be an important learning experience for young pilots. The post Plane + Pilot Podcast: Savannah Hunter appeared first on Plane + Pilot.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Limited Airspace Reopening: Etihad resumes operations
On March 2 Etihad Airways resumed its flight operations after a partial and limited reopening of airspace issued by the United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) . The airports reopened in the northwestern part of the country, including Dubai International. The first flight under the reopening departed for London Heathrow at 2:39 p.m. […] The post Limited Airspace Reopening: Etihad resumes operations appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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Lufthansa Resumes Kuala Lumpur Service From Oct 2026
Published at 1300PST / 2100GMT 04MAR26Lufthansa in Northern winter 2026/27 season plans to resume service to Malaysia, last served until February 2016. The Star Alliance member from 25OCT26 will operate Frankfurt – Kuala Lumpur route on board Boeing 787-9 with Allegris cabin, 5 times weekly.LH704 FRA2130 – 1640+1KUL 789 x24LH705 KUL2355 – 0600+1FRA 789 x35
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Why United Airlines Doesn’t Want The Airbus A350 Anymore
The recent escalation between United Airlines and Rolls-Royce has morphed into a full-blown legal collision involving a massive financial commitment.
🚁 Military & Defense
UK Ministry of Defence awards £1bn helicopter contract to Leonardo
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a £1 billion contract to Leonardo for the delivery of 23 next-generation AW149 medium helicopters, marking a major investment in British military aviation and industrial capability. Under the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme, the aircraft will be built at Leonardo’s Yeovil facility—long regarded as the home of British […]
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Air Tahiti Nui launches direct Papeete–Sydney service
Air Tahiti Nui is expanding its South Pacific footprint with the launch of a new nonstop route between Papeete and Sydney, strengthening connectivity between French Polynesia and Australia. The inaugural flight between Papeete and Sydney is scheduled for 14 December 2026, with the airline operating two flights per week year-round. The service will significantly reduce […]
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Lufthansa launches Frankfurt–Kuala Lumpur nonstop, expands Southeast Asia footprint
Lufthansa is reinforcing its long-haul strategy in Asia with the launch of a new nonstop service between Frankfurt and Kuala Lumpur, marking a significant expansion of its Southeast Asia network for the winter 2026/27 season. The year-round route will commence on October 25, 2026, operating five times weekly—daily except Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tickets are now […]
🚁 Military & Defense
Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, a supersonic UAV the size of an F-16, makes first flight
Hermeus, a venture-backed aviation defense company, said it has completed the first flight of its newest Quarterhorse aircraft, a milestone the… The post Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, a supersonic UAV the size of an F-16, makes first flight appeared first on AeroTime.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Swedavia reports 7% passenger growth in February 2026
Passenger demand across Swedavia’s ten airports continued to strengthen in February 2026, with just over 2.2 million travellers, marking a 7% increase year-on-year. Growth was recorded in both international and domestic segments, signalling a broad-based recovery in the Swedish market. International passenger numbers rose 6%, while domestic travel outperformed with a 9% increase compared to […]
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ACI Europe: Passenger traffic up 4.6% in January as Middle East conflict clouds outlook
Passenger traffic across Europe’s airport network rose +4.6% year-on-year in January 2026, according to ACI Europe, signalling continued demand resilience at the start of the year. However, the industry’s outlook has been thrown into uncertainty following the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East, a region that plays a pivotal role in European connectivity. […]
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Air France to suspend Paris–Havana flights amid Cuba fuel crisis
Air France has announced a temporary suspension of its flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Havana in response to a severe jet fuel shortage affecting Cuba’s aviation sector. The French carrier said services will halt at the end of March and are expected to remain suspended until mid-June, with plans to resume operations from 15 […]
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Finland arranges €2,300 charter flight to evacuate citizens from UAE
Finland’s Foreign Affairs Ministry is organising a charter evacuation flight for Finnish nationals stranded in the United Arab Emirates, as the escalating Middle East conflict enters its fifth day following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP) announced that the flight will depart from Muscat, the capital of Oman, and travel […]