🛩️ General Aviation
Ailing “Megaberg” Sparks Surge of Microscopic Life
As Iceberg A-23A disintegrated, it shed meltwater that helped fuel an extensive phytoplankton bloom in the South Atlantic Ocean.
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✈️ Commercial Aviation
IATA Focus Africa to Spotlight Safety, Connectivity, and Operational Efficiency
IATA announced that the 2026 edition of IATA Focus Africa Conference will convene under the theme ‘Elevating Aviation Safety, Connectivity and Operational Efficiency in Africa’ in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 29-30 April, 2026, hosted by Ethiopian Airlines.
🚁 Military & Defense
About Air Traffic Management and Safety Project
The Air Traffic Management and Safety (ATMS) project defines, validates, and transfers advanced requirements and technologies to shift air traffic management from tactical to strategic. This change enables efficient, productive, and resilient operations while reducing safety assurance and compliance costs for highly automated systems. ATMS researches and develops technologies that safely integrate new air vehicles with tradition
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Qantas most on-time major domestic airline in 2025
QF-designated flights (Qantas and QantasLink) saw 77.9 per cent on-time arrivals and 78.8 per cent on-time departures in 2025, compared to 76 per cent and 77 per cent respectively for VA flights (Virgin Australia and VARA); however, Virgin beat Qantas on completion rates for the year.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Air Canada Schedules Extra Toronto – Delhi Flights in March 2026
Published at 2000PST 05MAR26 / 0400GMT 06MAR26Air Canada during the month of March 2026 schedules extra flights to India on short-term basis, where the airline schedules 2nd daily Toronto – Delhi flight, with 777-200LR aircraft.The extra flight will be scheduled from 07MAR26 to 21MAR26, subject to further development. Schedule below focuses on the period of 08MAR26 – 21MAR26.AC048 YYZ1955 – 2010+1DEL 77L DAC042 YYZ2130 – 2200+1DEL 77L DAC049 DEL2145 – 0500+1YYZ 77L DAC043 DEL2330 – 0635+1YYZ 77L
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Etihad 06-19MAR26 Interim Network
Published at 1900PST 05MAR26 / 0300GMT 06MAR26 Etihad Airways’ latest bulletin has provided planned operations between 06MAR26 and 19MAR26, where the airline currently schedules service to 25 destinations. Based on the airline’s latest update, planned operational routes include the following.As the airline’s schedule update remains ongoing, operational frequencies and aircraft are omitted for the list below. Certain destinations will see larger capacity aircraft operating. Additional change
🔧 Technology & Innovation
About Advanced Air Mobility Pathfinders Project
The Advanced Air Mobility Pathfinders (AAMP) project accelerates advanced air mobility technologies for wildfire response and urban transportation through real-world demonstrations and strategic partnerships. AAMP researches emerging technologies, establishes aircraft strategic deconfliction frameworks, and validates solutions in metropolitan areas to enable larger-scale urban air mobility. The project enhances Unmanned Aircraft Systems
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Kenya Airways Increases London Gatwick Flights From July 2026
Published at 1800PST 05MAR26 / 0200GMT 06MAR26Kenya Airways from July 2026 further expands capacity to London, as the carrier now schedules service increase on Nairobi – London Gatwick route. From 04JUL26, the Skyteam member will serve this route 5 times weekly, instead of 3 weekly. Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operates this route.KQ108 NBO2340 – 0650+1LGW 788 x234KQ108 NBO2345 – 0655+1LGW 788 3KQ109 LGW1100 – 2155NBO 788 x35Previously reported, the airline is resuming Boeing 777-300ER aircraft servi
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Virgin expands program promoting aviation careers to schoolgirls
The program, now in its second year, is now offering female high school students in Townsville, Mackay, and Rockhampton the opportunity to tour Virgin’s facilities to encourage future careers in the aviation industry, specifically within engineering and flight operations.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
How Boeing Fighters Stack Up Against Lockheed Martin In 2026
Two of the biggest names go head-to-head.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Nordwind Airlines NS26 Moscow – Pyongyang Operations
Published at 1700PST 05MAR26 / 0100GMT 06MAR26 Russian carrier Nordwind Airlines on its website has filed planned operation to North Korea for Northern summer 2026 season, as the airline maintains one Moscow Sheremetyevo – Pyongyang flight per month, on board 2-class Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Moscow departure: 24APR26, 29MAY26, 26JUN26, 31JUL26, 28AUG26, 25SEP26Pyongyang departure: 26APR26, 31MAY26, 28JUN26, 02AUG26, 30AUG26, 27SEP26 (Only 26APR26 departure is available for reservations fro
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Starlux Airlines NS26 Taipei – Bangkok Capacity Increases
Published at 1630PST 05MAR26 / 0030GMT 06MAR26Starlux Airlines during Northern summer 2026 season plans to expand capacity on Taipei Taoyuan – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi route, as the airline expands widebody aircraft operation. From 16APR26 to 30SEP26, the afternoon JX745/746 service will be operated by A330-900neo (A350-900 for the month of May 2026), replacing A321neo.JX741 TPE0900 – 1200BKK 359 DJX745 TPE1355 – 1640BKK 339 DJX742 BKK1310 – 1800TPE 359 DJX746 BKK1750 – 2240TPE 339 D
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Nauru Airlines NS26 Network Changes
Published at 1601PST 05MAR26 / 0001GMT 06MAR26 Nauru Airlines as of Thursday (05MAR26) completed planned schedule update for Northern summer 2026 season, effective 26MAR26. The carrier’s Island Hopper service will see service shifting from Fridays-Saturdays to Fridays-Mondays, where East and Southbound flight will operate on Mondays instead of Saturdays, nearly 48-hour shift.ON041 INU0550 – 0705TRW0805 – 0920MAJ1020 – 1130PNI1230 – 1420ROR 733 5ON042 ROR0430 – 1020PNI1120 – 1435MAJ1535 – 16
✈️ Commercial Aviation
How Iran Defied Sanctions To Build A Secret Boeing Fleet
Smuggling jetliners to Tehran.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
China Eastern will move to daily year-round Brisbane flights
The airline, one of China’s “big four”, will switch permanently from five weekly flights to seven from 15 June, creating an annual capacity of almost 100,000 seats per year between Brisbane and Shanghai. It comes as China Southern prepares to fly twice daily year-round from 30 March.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
Poland-based Liftero will provide chemical propulsion for Indian firm OrbitAID’s in-orbit servicing mission
WARSAW — Polish chemical propulsion startup Liftero has signed a deal with India’s commercial in-orbit servicing specialist OrbitAID where Liftero will supply green chemical propulsion for OrbitAID’s in-orbit servicing spacecraft. Under the contract, Liftero will supply two multi-thruster BOOSTER configurations for an upcoming OrbitAID mission expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. The mission will […] The post Poland-based Liftero will provide chemical propulsion for Indian firm OrbitAID
🛩️ General Aviation
SunExpress Begins Eurowings Codeshare From late-Feb 2026
Published at 1530PST / 2330GMT 05MAR26SunExpress since late-February 2026 gradually commenced codeshare partnership with Eurowings, covering the latter’s various service to/from Germany. SunExpress operated by EurowingsBerlin – MalagaBerlin – NiceDusseldorf – BilbaoDusseldorf – BolognaDusseldorf – Kayseri Dusseldorf – Kutahya Dusseldorf – LisbonDusseldorf – London Heathrow Dusseldorf – Malaga Dusseldorf – NiceDusseldorf – Palma de MallorcaDusseldorf – ValenciaStuttgart – LisbonStuttgart – London
🚀 Space & Aerospace
NASA deputy administrator nominee sails through confirmation hearing
The White House’s nominee to be deputy administrator of NASA received bipartisan support at a Senate confirmation hearing March 5. The post NASA deputy administrator nominee sails through confirmation hearing appeared first on SpaceNews.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Airlines Evacuating Travelers From Middle East Conflict as Thousands Remain Stranded
Airlines evacuating travelers from Middle East conflict are scrambling to move passengers as airspace closures cripple regional aviation. Almost a week after military strikes and missile attacks led to widespread airspace closures in the Middle East, flights in the region are still heavily disrupted. Major airline hubs now have only a few flights, leaving tens […] The post Airlines Evacuating Travelers From Middle East Conflict as Thousands Remain Stranded appeared first on Avgeekery.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Air France 2Q26 Havana Service Suspensions
Published at 1500PST / 2300GMT 05MAR26 Air France from late-March 2026 is suspending service to Cuba, reflected in recent schedule update. From 29MAR26 to 10JUN26, the Skyteam member suspends 3 weekly Paris Charles de Gaulle – Havana flights, operated by 777-200ER/-300ER aircraft.AF962 CDG1510 – 1915HAV 777 146AF959 HAV2155 – 1310+1CDG 777 146