Orders   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus A350   Airbus   Airlines  
Aviation Source • Len Varley

STARLUX accepts second Airbus A350-1000 (B‑58552) in Taipei as long‑haul build‑out continues

Just over two months after its first A350‑1000 arrival, Taiwan’s STARLUX has taken delivery of a second A350‑1000, registration B‑58552, in Taipei. The handover strengthens the carrier’s long‑haul capability as it brings the type into regular commercial operations.

2026-03-18T16:38:10.385203-07:00
Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Air India   Airlines   Boeing  
indiatoday.in

Air India restores long-grounded Boeing 777, completes revival of 30 aircraft

By indiatoday.in: The aircraft, a Boeing 777-300 ER registered as VT-ALL, returned to commercial operations in March 2026 after remaining out of service since February 2020.

2026-03-17T23:05:29.186923-07:00
ATC   Europe   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Ukraine Preparing to Reopen Commercial Airspace After Four Years — What Airlines, Insurers and Regulators Need to Know

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: On February 24, 2022, the skies over Ukraine emptied of commercial passenger jets as President Putin ordered Russian troops to launch a full-scale invasion of its neighbor.

2026-03-18T12:14:07.448437-07:00
ATC   Helicopter   North America   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
FAA

FAA and Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announce new safety measures to separate airplanes and helicopters after 2025 DCA midair collision

By FAA: More stringent safety protocol is based on a year-long analysis following the tragic 2025 DCA midair collision.

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2026-03-18T07:00:44.458477-07:00