US Army launches Altius 700 drone from Apache helicopter

The US Army has for the first time launched a drone from an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter, firing an Anduril Industries Altius 700 medium-range launched effect during a warfighting experiment at Yuma... Read more »

Rheinmetall and Boeing pitch MQ-28 Ghost Bat to Germany

Germany’s interest in acquiring the MQ-28 Ghost Bat has moved from diplomatic signals to a formal industrial partnership in a matter of days, as Rheinmetall announced on March 31, 2026, that it had agreed... Read more »

Embraer KC-390 completes cold weather demo in Sweden

Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium demonstrator has completed short takeoff and landing operations at Sweden’s Vidsel Test Range as part of the aircraft’s ongoing world demonstration tour, with the manufacturer reporting full mission success under extreme cold... Read more »

Poland rules out Patriot redeployment to Middle East

The United States has informally asked Poland to consider redeploying one of its two Patriot air defense batteries to the Middle East and to transfer PAC-3 MSE interceptors already in Polish military... Read more »

Middle East conflict strains aviation parts, MRO flows

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to affect millions of people, disrupting daily life and creating uncertainty that extends far beyond any single sector. Within aviation, these conditions are reshaping... Read more »

Changi Airport’s future with air hub chief Lim Ching Kiat

Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN) welcomed close to 70 million passengers in 2025, not just recovering from the pandemic but surpassing every traffic record in its history.  For Lim Ching Kiat, Executive Vice... Read more »

France to fund Rafale F5 alone after UAE deal collapsed

France will shoulder the full development cost of the Rafale F5 after a co-financing partnership with the United Arab Emirates fell apart in late December 2025, La Tribune reported.   The breakdown adds billions... Read more »

who is protected in Iran’s fuel crisis

Jet fuel prices have more than doubled since the start of Operation Epic Fury, but the financial damage is landing unevenly across the global airline industry. The difference comes down to a... Read more »

Delta Flight Experiences Engine Fire Shortly After São Paulo Departure

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300, operating as Flight 104 from São Paulo to Atlanta, was forced to make an emergency return to Guarulhos International Airport on the night of March 29,... Read more »

Lufthansa submits non-binding offer for TAP Portugal stake

Lufthansa Group has submitted a non-binding offer to Portugal’s state holding company Parpublica for a minority stake in flag carrier TAP Air Portugal, meeting the April 2, 2026, deadline for the latest phase of the airline’s... Read more »