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Successful first demo flight: Airbus’ uncrewed Bird of Prey interceptor autonomously engages kamikaze drone with Frankenburg missile

Source: Airbus The Airbus ‘Bird of Prey’ interceptor drone successfully completed its first demonstration flight at a military training area in northern Germany. In a realistic mission scenario, it autonomously searched, detected and classified a medium-sized one-way attack (kamikaze) drone. After successful identification, the Bird of Prey interceptor engaged the target with a Mark I air-to-air missile developed by defence tech start-up partner Frankenburg Technologies. “Against the current geopolitical and military backdrop, defending against kamikaze drones is a tactical priority that urgently needs to be tackled,” said Mike Schoellhorn, CEO Airbus Defence and Space. “With our Bird of Prey and Frankenburg’s affordable Mark I missiles, we are providing armed forces with an effective, cost-efficient interceptor, filling a crucial capability gap [...]

2026-03-30T18:32:33+03:00March 31st, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Star Alliance opens Star Connection Centre at Los Angeles International Airport

Source: Star Alliance Strengthening seamless multi-airline connections at one of Star Alliance’s busiest transfer hubs in North America To reinforce its commitment to delivering effortlessly connected multi-airline journeys across its global network, Star Alliance has opened a new Star Connection Centre (SCC) at LAX — its ninth centre worldwide. With more than 350,000 passengers connecting between Star Alliance member airlines at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) each year, it is one of the Alliance’s most critical global transfer hubs. Designed to support passengers with tight connections between two Star Alliance member airline flights, SCC proactively identifies customers at risk of missing their onward journey due to their delayed incoming flight and expedites them to their next flight. “Every moment matters [...]

2026-03-30T18:09:34+03:00March 31st, 2026|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

FIDAE 2026 is preparing to welcome the aircraft that will participate in the static display and the air show

Source: FIDAE Organization More than 100 aircraft including airplanes, helicopters and UAVs. The International Air and Space Fair, FIDAE 2026, is working diligently to receive the aircraft that will participate in the static display and air show of Latin America's longest-running and most renowned aerospace exhibition. FIDAE's Air Operations Management has been planning and coordinating the various phases involved in receiving the more than 100 aircraft that will be exhibited on the fairgrounds and in the air demonstrations. Together with the staff of FIDAE's Logistics Management and the Base Operations Group of the 2nd Air Brigade, the teams are ready to receive the diverse types of airplanes, helicopters, and UAVs that will amaze the public attending the event at Pudahuel [...]

2026-03-30T17:34:16+03:00March 31st, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ICAO: New aircraft will face stricter environmental standards

Source: ICAO ICAO Council's decisions reflect commitment to decreasing noise and climate impact from international aviation New aircraft around the world, including next-generation supersonic jets, will soon be required to meet much more demanding environmental rules following the adoption of new technical standards by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council. Regarding subsonic aircraft, these more stringent ICAO standards have been developed to ensure the latest technologies are used in aircraft design to reduce aviation CO2 emissions and aircraft noise globally, directly supporting international climate and sustainability goals while fostering innovation in cleaner, quieter aircraft. The ICAO CO2 emissions standard was made 10% more stringent today and is applicable to new aircraft type designs as of 2031. In addition to [...]

2026-03-30T05:51:45+03:00March 30th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 6.2% in passengers and 1.9% in cargo in January

Source: ALTA In January 2026, total air passenger traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 45.1 million passengers, representing a 6.2% year-on-year increase compared to 2025, equivalent to 2.63 million additional passengers. 82% of net growth was concentrated in intra-regional traffic (domestic + intra-regional international). The number of flights increased 5.2% year-on-year, while capacity measured in seats rose 3.9%. In the international air cargo segment, 307,410 tonnes were transported across the region in January, representing a 1.9% year-on-year increase. Volumes remained concentrated in the region’s largest markets, with Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico accounting for approximately 60% of the total. Key indicators Passenger Market: Capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased 5.7% year-on-year Demand, measured in [...]

2026-03-30T05:44:55+03:00March 30th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Reasonable TSA wait times at most Delta hubs

Source: Delta Air Lines Most Delta hubs - BOS, DTW, LAX, MSP, SEA, SLC - are seeing reasonable TSA wait times despite the ongoing partial government shutdown. Customers departing ATL, LGA and JFK should plan for longer-than-usual security lines during peak times and arrive early to allow extra screening time. While the partial U.S. government shutdown continues, most Delta hubs are seeing reasonable TSA wait times this week. Customers should continue to check their departure airport’s website for the most accurate wait times. See current wait times at Delta hubs here. For customers departing Atlanta (ATL), New York-LaGuardia (LGA) and New York-JFK, TSA wait times continue to be longer than usual during peak travel times. While wait times for these [...]

2026-03-30T05:53:34+03:00March 30th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia inaugurated its direct flight between Madrid and Newark Airport, New York

Source: Iberia Iberia will offer three daily flights between Madrid and New York, operating to both JFK and Newark airports The new route is particularly aimed at corporate customers, providing fast access to Manhattan The flight will be operated with the Airbus A321XLR, a key aircraft in the development of Iberia’s Flight Plan 2030 Iberia operated yesterday its first direct flight between Madrid and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), in New York, further strengthening its presence in one of the most strategic markets in North America. The flight departed from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport at 19:35 and landed in Newark at 22:25, operated by the Airbus A321XLR, the latest-generation aircraft with which Iberia is transforming transatlantic travel. The airline was [...]

2026-03-30T05:30:23+03:00March 30th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

ICAO strengthens global framework for accident investigations, addresses conflicts of interest

Source: ICAO Updates to international standards aim to prevent accident investigations from being halted or compromised by conflicts of interest New global standards will ensure aircraft accident investigations are not halted or compromised by conflicts of interest, following today's landmark decision by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The changes concern Annex 13 – Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation of the 1944 Convention on International Civil Aviation, and they will reinforce the independence, transparency and credibility of aviation safety findings worldwide. Recent accidents linked to suspected acts of unlawful interference have raised concerns about whether safety investigations were able to proceed independently and comprehensively, or  to completion. It is in response to these concerns that ICAO has [...]

2026-03-30T05:20:19+03:00March 30th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

United to Add 250+ Planes in Next Two Years – Most by Any Airline – Includes New, Premium Customer Experiences, Aircraft Variants, Subfleet, Seats and Amenities

Source: United Airlines "Coastliner" Airbus A321neo will fly between West Coast hubs in Los Angeles and San Francisco and Newark/New York starting later this summer – includes all-aisle access lie-flat United Polaris® business class seat and United Polaris lounge access, a first for United's domestic traveler Airbus A321XLR with United Polaris seats will replace Boeing 757s on existing routes to smaller cities in Europeand South America starting this summe New CRJ450 connects smaller cities to Denver and Chicago hubs starting this fall - premium regional jet features spacious United First® cabin with a luggage closet instead of overhead bins New 787-9 with the Elevated interior will fly internationally starting on April 22 - featuring new United Polaris Studio℠ suites and [...]

2026-03-26T13:34:01+02:00March 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines and its partners raise more than $1.6 million to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Source: American Airlines American Airlines and its partners joined forces once again to benefit theCystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation at the 41st Celebrity Ski event in Beaver Creek, Colorado. The event brought together American team members, partners and supporters for a weekend of fundraising and community engagement on the slopes supporting efforts to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. Over the years, American has raised more than $50 million to help fund groundbreaking research and care for people living with CF, making a lasting impact on the fight against the disease. “For decades, our team members, partners and supporters have come together at this event to drive meaningful impact,” said American’s Chief Marketing Officer Caroline Clayton. “Supporting organizations like the Cystic [...]

2026-03-26T13:19:48+02:00March 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|