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🛩️ General Aviation
Russia says Finland nuclear hosting shift would stoke tensions
In a statement released on March 6, 2026, the Kremlin has said that Finland’s decision to lift its legal ban on… The post Russia says Finland nuclear hosting shift would stoke tensions appeared first on AeroTime.
🚁 Military & Defense
China designates space sector an “emerging pillar industry,” sets deep space ambitions in new economic blueprint
China has designated aerospace to be an “emerging pillar industry” in a draft national economic plan, also setting major objectives for the five years ahead. The post China designates space sector an “emerging pillar industry,” sets deep space ambitions in new economic blueprint appeared first on SpaceNews.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
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… The post Air Canada begins major fleet shakeup as first of 45 upgraded 737-8s join Rouge appeared first on AeroTime.
🚁 Military & Defense
U.S. military moves to turn C-130J into drone
Merlin Labs announced that it has completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its C-130J autonomy program with United States Special Operations Command, a milestone that advances development of an autonomous flight system for the military transport aircraft. The announcement was made by Merlin Labs Chief Executive Officer Matt George in a company statement released […]
🚁 Military & Defense
Ukraine preparing prepayments for Gripen, Rafale jets: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian media has reported that the country is preparing advance payments for future Saab Gripen and Dassault Rafale fighter jets, as stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on March… The post Ukraine preparing prepayments for Gripen, Rafale jets: Zelenskyy appeared first on AeroTime.
⚠️ Safety & Incidents
Air Serbia deploys A330 to Dubai
NEWS FLASHAir Serbia deployed its Airbus A330-200 aircraft to Dubai this morning to evacuate passengers currently stranded in the United Arab Emirates. The 262-seat jet, operating as flight JU9070, is scheduled to land in Dubai later this afternoon. Earlier this week, the Serbian carrier also operated an evacuation flight to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt with its Embraer E195 jet, primarily transporting passengers who had been stranded in Israel.EX-YU Aviation News
🚁 Military & Defense
Ukrainian troops halt use of AtlasPro recon drones
A dispute over Western-supplied unmanned aerial systems resurfaced in Ukraine on Thursday, March 5, after Ukrainian military expert Taras Chmut publicly criticized Latvian-made AtlasPro reconnaissance drones previously delivered to Ukrainian forces. Chmut accused the manufacturer Atlas Aerospace and Ukrainian officials involved in procurement of these drone systems that he said failed to meet battlefield requirements. […]
✈️ Commercial Aviation
How Much? The Boeing 787-9's Extended Range Over The Airbus A330-900neo
The Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A330-900neo represent two vastly different philosophies in modern twin-engine engineering, but which one truly leads?
✈️ Commercial Aviation
No Longer Returning: JetBlue Cuts Summer Seasonal Flights Between Boston & Sacramento
JetBlue cancels the route after planning flights between June and September.
⚠️ Safety & Incidents
Plane Ditches in Hudson River After Engine Failure
A training flight ended in an emergency landing on Monday, March 3, when an aircraft crashed into the Hudson River, New York. The veteran pilot and a teenage flight student narrowly escaped, both swimming to shore despite the freezing temperatures. Training Flight Ends in Icy Hudson River The Cessna 172 aircraft departed from Stewart International […] The post Plane Ditches in Hudson River After Engine Failure appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Air India Adds Delhi – Hanoi From May 2026
Published at 0000PST / 0800GMT 06MAR26Air India from May 2026 plans to expand service to Vietnam, as the carrier opened bookings for Delhi – Hanoi route. From 01MAY26, the Star Alliance member will serve this route 5 times weekly, with Airbus A320neo aircraft. AI2390 DEL0120 – 0720HAN 32N x24AI2391 HAN0820 – 1135DEL 32N x24
✈️ Commercial Aviation
EX-YU airports handle 2 million passengers, two in Europe's top 100
Commercial airports across the former Yugoslavia handled a combined total of 2.030.878 passengers during the first month of the year. Belgrade and Pristina managed to rank within Europe’s top 100 busiest, taking 65th and 92nd place, respectively. Compared to the same month last year, Belgrade maintained the same position, while Pristina was one below.In January, Belgrade Airport ranked just behind Marseille, Catania and Sofia but ahead of Malta, Bristol and Fuerteventura. Pristina was preceded b
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Vienna Airport CEO on new terminal, long-haul growth and focus on quality
Throughout Europe’s history, Vienna has played a pivotal role between east and west, a market position that has… The post Vienna Airport CEO on new terminal, long-haul growth and focus on quality appeared first on AeroTime.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Breeze Airways’ Fleet Expands With 3 New Airbus A220-300 Deliveries From TrueNoord
Three new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, leased from TrueNoord, mark the Dutch lessor's first A220 ownership.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Unlucky Again? American Airlines Boeing 787 Remains Grounded 1 Month After Madrid Incident
Another troubled Dreamliner in AA livery.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
SWISS posts CHF 502 million (€552 million) operating profit in 2025
Swiss International Air Lines reported a decline in profitability for the 2025 financial year as structural pressures and market headwinds weighed on earnings. The airline posted an adjusted EBIT of CHF 502.2 million (€552 million), down 26.6 percent from CHF 683.8 million (€752 million) in 2024. Total revenue for 2025 fell 2.6 percent to CHF […]
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Brussels Airlines reports small profit for 2025, yet below Lufthansa Group average
Brussels Airlines reported a modest profit for 2025, but its financial performance remained well below the average of parent company Lufthansa Group, which earlier announced record revenues and stronger profitability. The Belgian carrier achieved an adjusted EBIT of €28 million for the year, representing a decline of 52 percent compared to 2024. Revenue nevertheless increased […]
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Lufthansa Group posts record revenue and 20% profit increase in 2025
The Lufthansa Group reported record revenue in 2025 and a significant increase in operating profit, despite geopolitical tensions and ongoing industry challenges. The airline group generated €39.6 billion in revenue, a 5 percent increase compared to 2024, while adjusted EBIT rose 20 percent to €2 billion. The operating margin improved to 4.9 percent, up from […]