IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory company, has revealed that widespread airspace closures across the Middle East since February 28, 2026, have resulted in a 59% reduction in all flights operating to, from, and within the region. This is based on data accurate up to and including March 22, 2026. Data from IBA’s Insight aviation
SAS and the Norwegian Armed Forces have renewed their long-standing Medevac partnership through to 2027, reinforcing a civil–military collaboration that has become a critical component of Europe’s medical evacuation capability. The extension, approved by the Norwegian Government, ensures continued access to a highly specialised airborne medical service that has supported the transport of thousands of
Airbus has successfully completed a first-of-its-kind forest firefighting trial, demonstrating how connected aircraft, helicopters, drones and ground teams can enable highly accurate water drops and significantly reduce the time between fire detection and suppression. The trial mobilised extensive resources, including the Airbus H130 FlightLab helicopter, two aircraft — an ATR 72 test platform and a
Lufthansa Group and Munich Airport (FMG) have agreed to extend their long-standing joint venture through to 2056, reinforcing Munich’s position as one of Europe’s leading aviation hubs and setting the stage for significant future growth. At the centre of this renewed partnership is the planned expansion of Terminal 2, including the construction of a new
Condor has relocated its corporate headquarters to Gateway Gardens, placing its administrative functions in immediate proximity to Frankfurt Airport and closer to the airline’s operational hub. The company now occupies around 15,000 m² across ten floors in the Alpha Rotex building, bringing its teams nearer to flight crews and day-to-day operations. The move was formally
Airbus Helicopters and Garuda Technologies (Garuda) have signed a contract for the delivery of up to 18 Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), marking a significant step in Garuda’s international expansion and the development of its global drone services portfolio. Under the agreement, Garuda will provide Flexrotor capabilities to customers through both dry and wet lease
The Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority (RCAA) has entered into a new training cooperation framework with the JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO), a Netherlands-based aviation training provider, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening aviation regulatory expertise and investing in the professional development of its personnel. The agreement follows a productive first meeting and state visit held in
HAVELSAN, the Ankara, Türkiye-headquartered flight simulator manufacturer, has broken ground on a new flight simulator production and integration facility to significantly expand its manufacturing capacity for both civil and military simulators. The groundbreaking ceremony for the 17,000m² facility was chaired by the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. It was attended by
Eve Air Mobility has announced a strategic collaboration with Sydney-based advanced air mobility company Alt Air and infrastructure developer Skyports to support the future introduction of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) operations in New South Wales and Queensland. The partnership aims to establish the foundations of a new urban air mobility ecosystem in Australia,
Acron Aviation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its new global head office in downtown St Petersburg, Florida. The ceremony, held on March 2 at City Center, was attended by employees, industry partners and members of the local community. The event marked the company’s resilience and its transition into a permanent, state-of-the-art
