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Aviationtag, a Cologne-based company, is upcycling aircraft fuselage into limited edition baggage tags, but securing materials from retired planes is a challenge.
Air Astana has taken a significant step forward in modernising its commercial fleet with the…
Kenya Airways has teamed up with TUI Airline Holidays to relaunch KQ Holidays, a revamped travel platform designed to position Kenya as a premier year-round destination. Announced in Nairobi on 2 March 2026, the partnership combines Kenya Airways’ global route network with TUI’s expertise in curated holiday solutions. The new KQ Holidays platform offers an […]
Helicopter traffic near major US airports has become a hot topic after last year's collision in Washington DC.
Published at 0200PST / 1000GMT 02MAR26United in late-May 2026 plans to launch Airbus A321neo service to Orange County, as the carrier schedules 200-seater service from both Chicago and Denver.Chicago O'Hare – Orange County 21MAY26 – 24JUN26 6 weeklyDenver – Orange County 21MAY26 – 24JUN26 1 daily
IATA released data for January 2026 global passenger demand showing slower growth explained by a shift in the Lunar New Year from January in 2025 to February in 2026.
Airbus has confirmed that Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana has placed an order for 25 A320neo family aircraft,… The post Airbus confirms Air Astana firm order for 25 A320neo family aircraft appeared first on AeroTime.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense said several US military aircraft crashed in the country on March 2, 2026, and… The post Kuwait says several US military aircraft crashed, crews survived appeared first on AeroTime.
NEWS FLASHAir Serbia will increase frequencies between Belgrade and Tivat during the peak of the upcoming summer season. Over the past week, the carrier has added an additional four weekly departures to the coastal city when compared to last year for a total of 41 weekly rotations during the months of July and August. In addition, the airline will continue to maintain two weekly flights each from Niš and Kraljevo to Tivat for a total of 45 weekly services to the Montenegrin coast.EX-YU Aviation
Brussels Airlines has announced a wide-ranging upgrade of its onboard product, with the most significant investment focused on Premium Economy on long-haul routes, alongside enhancements across all cabins and flight types. The move forms part of the airline’s broader strategy to elevate the passenger experience. Recent initiatives have included the renovation of THE LOFT lounge […]
Published at 0100PST / 0900GMT 02MAR26Air Canada in last week’s schedule update filed rouge 737 MAX 8 operations for the month of May 2026. Planned operation as of 01MAR26 includes the following.Toronto – Nassau eff 22MAY26 Toronto – San Diego eff 12MAY26Toronto – Victoria eff 17MAY26 Vancouver – Anchorage eff 09MAY26 Vancouver – Austin eff 17MAY26Vancouver – Cancun Vancouver – Las VegasVancouver – Mexico City (scheduled for entire summer season)Vancouver – MiamiVancouver – Nashville eff 16MAY26
Why has Lufthansa opted for the 777X, when it already has the A350?
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that several United States Air Force combat aircraft crashed during morning hours, stating that all aircrews survived and were safely recovered following emergency search and rescue operations, according to an official government statement identified as Statement No. 7. In its official announcement, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense spokesperson said: “This […]
A video appears to show a U.S. F-15 spinning toward the ground in flames in the Middle East, as Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense says multiple U.S. military aircraft crashed. Videos emerged online in the morning of Mar. 2, 2026, show what has been described as a U.S. Air Force F-15 being hit by surface to […]
The UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus was hit by a suspected drone strike shortly after midnight local… The post UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus hit by drone strike, no casualties reported appeared first on AeroTime.
Open Cosmos shed more light on its proposed sovereign broadband constellation for Europe March 2, branding the Ka-band network ConnectedCosmos while leaving how it will meet mid-2026 deployment deadlines in the dark. The post Open Cosmos unveils vision for imagery-linked sovereign satellite connectivity appeared first on SpaceNews.
Published at 0000PST / 0800GMT 02MAR26 Qantas from late-June 2026 plans to launch Airbus A321XLR service on Sydney – Cairns route, currently scheduled to operate on weekends. The A321XLR will operate from 20JUN26 to 24OCT26. Schedule below focuses on the period of 20JUN26 – 03OCT26.QF922 SYD0930 – 1240CNS 32Q 67QF923 CNS1340 – 1635SYD 32Q 67
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines has confirmed it has launched a feasibility study into the introduction of flights between its main hub and Belgrade, as the carrier evaluates further expansion across Europe. The Serbian capital is being assessed alongside Bucharest, Birmingham and Lyon as part of what the airline described as efforts “to lay the foundation for future route network expansion”. The SkyTeam member, which ranked as the world’s eighth-largest airline by capacity last year, has
The European Space Agency announced up to $118 million in funding March 2 for projects promising to accelerate the convergence of satellite and terrestrial communications. The post ESA announces 100 million euro satellite-mobile convergence initiative appeared first on SpaceNews.
Ukrainian defense-linked sources report that Russia has begun limited operational use of a new subsonic cruise missile, identified as “Izdeliye-30,” during strikes against Ukraine following testing activities that started in late 2025. According to the Ukrainian OSINT community “Polkovnyk HSh,” which maintains close ties with Ukrainian military sources, Russia initiated isolated testing and early combat […]