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  • Saudia Cargo integrates ports and airports in new logistics initiative

    Saudia Cargo has announced an expanded strategic collaboration with the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) to introduce new sea to air logistics routes designed to keep cargo moving through Saudi Arabia and onward to global markets. Launched as a sea to air logistics corridor via the Kingdom’s western…

  • KC-135 Crash in Iraq Claims the Lives of Six US Airmen After Apparent Midair Collision

    A KC-135 crash in western Iraq after an apparent midair collision has killed six US Airmen, US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed Friday. Investigators are now examining what happened. Six American service members were killed Thursday, 12 March 2026, after a US Air Force (USAF) KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq following an incident involving another…

  • Akasa Air and Noida International Airport form partnership to develop MRO facility

    Akasa Air and Noida International Airport (NIA) have signed a strategic partnership that will see the airline establish its first MRO facility at the airport, which is under construction near Jewar in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The agreement is intended to support the development of NIA as…

  • People News: Multiple changes at Daher following restructure

    A number of leadership changes have been made at light passenger aircraft manufacturer Daher following a group restructure. Heading up the changes is Thibault Scaramanga, who has been appointed as Daher’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, having previously served as Vice Chairman and representing the Daher family on the Board. READ: Daher TBM 980 launched…

  • People News: Nils Heuer promoted at Deutsche Aircraft

    Deutsche Aircraft has appointed Nils Heuer as Director of Global Sales. In his new role, Mr. Huer will lead the global sales operation for both civil aviation and the multi-role/special mission segment. Over the past three years, Mr. Huer has served as Director Sales for the D328eco, contributing to the establishment of Deutsche Aircraft in…

  • Air Astana Group places large order for new A320neo family aircraft

    Air Astana Group has signed a firm order with Airbus for 25 A320neo family aircraft, the largest ever direct order by the group. The agreement includes five A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft which will be deployed across both Air Astana and its low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan as part of the group’s overall fleet expansion and renewal…

  • Syensqo wins material solutions agreement with Boeing

    Science company Syensqo has been awarded a new multi-year contract by Boeing to continue providing advanced material solutions supporting Boeing commercial and defence programmes. The agreement covers a range of applications including primary and secondary structures, interiors, and surfacing. As Syensqo’s largest end market, representing approximately 20% of its net sales, the aerospace end market…

  • Grubhub and Dexa Launch New Jersey’s First Drone-Powered Food Delivery Program

    Three-month pilot at Wonder’s Green Brook location will test drone delivery for local diners Grubhub has announced a new drone delivery test program in partnership with Dexa. The initiative will serve customers ordering from Wonder’s Green Brook, New Jersey location. The program marks the first time commercial drone technology will be used for food delivery…

  • IATA announces new AI initiatives to support air cargo operations

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced three new initiatives focused around the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation. Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s global head of cargo, said: “The scope for AI to accelerate air cargo’s digital transformation is enormous.” The first…

  • Russian Il-20M Spy Plane Intercepted Two Days in a Row by Norway

    Russian Il-20M Spy Plane Intercepted Two Days in a Row by Norway

    A Russian Il-20M surveillance aircraft was intercepted two days in a row by Norwegian F-35s in international airspace around the country while NATO’s Exercise Cold Response is ongoing. The Norwegian Armed Forces announced that the Royal Norwegian Air Force’s (RNoAF) F-35A Lightning IIs intercepted a Russian Il-20M “Coot” surveillance aircraft operating in international airspace around…

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