Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

Sara Nelson urges Dubai to prioritize passenger and crew safety amid Iranian attack threat

Airline union leader Sara Nelson urged Dubai and Gulf governments to put passenger and crew safety first as threats to aviation from Iranian attacks escalate. Her statement calls for protective measures, clearer operational guidance and immediate risk mitigation for carriers operating through the region.

2026-03-16T14:19:56.946023-07:00
Aviation SourceLen Varley

airBaltic suspends Dubai flights through October 2026 citing Middle East security concerns

By Aviation Source: Latvian carrier airBaltic has announced the cancellation of all scheduled flights to and from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, through the end of October 2026.

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2026-03-16T15:38:37.759644-07:00
Times of IndiaSaurabh Sinha

Air India A350 diverted to Shannon after floorboard vibrations and belly-section noise on New York–Delhi flight

By Times of India: India Business News: NEW DELHI: Row 32 and 33 passengers snoozing on board Air India’s new Airbus A350 winging its way from New York to Delhi were rudely awaken by floor v.

2026-03-16T09:53:52.414088-07:00
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FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

Eve Air Mobility secures financing through 2028 as eVTOL flight-test campaign intensifies

By FlightGlobal: Florida-based Eve Air Mobility has secured sufficient financing to fund operations through 2028 as research and development expenses surged 50% year-on-year, driven by an intensive flight-test campaign of its electric air taxi prototype that commenced in December.

2026-03-16T15:59:46.766501-07:00
ReutersAllison Lampert

Boeing asks suppliers to assess potential aircraft-production impacts from Middle East war

By Reuters: U.S. planemaker Boeing has asked suppliers to identify any impact to production caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, according to a message to suppliers seen by Reuters, as industry concerns rise that a longer conflict could further constrain aircraft production.

2026-03-16T13:44:40.142498-07:00
BloombergDanny Lee, Siddharth Philip

Atlas Air, largest 747 operator, orders up to 40 Airbus next‑generation freighters — a major fleet and OEM shift

By Bloomberg: Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. announced its biggest order of new planes, committing to as many as 40 of Airbus SE’s next-generation freighters as the all-Boeing Co.

2026-03-16T08:33:59.024298-07:00