defense   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing   Boeing 737  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

USAF's first E-7A Wedgetail prototype arrives in UK for conversion

A Boeing 737‑700 destined to become the US Air Force's first E‑7A Wedgetail prototype arrived in transit to Birmingham, UK, where standard 737s are converted into the AEW&C platform. The airframe will undergo mission‑fit work to equip it for airborne threat detection and battle‑management roles.

2026-03-24T21:00:22.849624-07:00
aviation   Supply Chain   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airlines   United Airlines  
The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

United CEO: Airline won’t buy future jets without an agreed propulsion option, despite limited leverage over engine makers

By The Air Current: ![](https://theaircurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ostrower-Headshot-1-300x300.jpg) United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said during a roundtable interview with media in Los Angeles Keep reading with a TAC/Pro or Individual Business subscription.

2026-03-24T19:22:20.123885-07:00
space   Satellite   M&A   Commercial Space   Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Lynk and SES CEOs Outline Multi‑Orbit D2D Strategy Ahead of Lynk‑Omnispace Merger

By Via Satellite: Al-Saleh joined Lynk Global CEO Ramu Potarazu for a discussion of Lynk’s planned merger with Omnispace with SES as a major strategic shareholder. The two spoke on their companies’ multi-orbit connectivity approach, modernizing production models, and scaling their technology to meet demand.

2026-03-24T19:20:52.281077-07:00
aviation   Middle East   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters

Drone strike ignites fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, causes fire but no casualties

By Reuters: Drones targeted a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, causing a fire but no casualties, Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority said on Wednesday.

2026-03-24T17:10:18.725493-07:00