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Aviation Week • Adrian Schofield

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns amid operational meltdown, $24M fine and antitrust probe

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned immediately after a late‑2025 operational meltdown that caused mass cancellations, a $24 million regulatory fine and a Competition Commission antitrust probe into the carrier's dominant market position. Co‑founder Rahul Bhatia will serve as interim head while a successor is sought.

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2026-03-10T06:59:15.959840-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Helicopter   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
Vertical Mag • March, Oliver Johnson

Robinson launches 'Robinson Unmanned' and unveils autonomous R66 "Turbinetruck"

By Vertical Mag: Robinson Helicopter Company has made a major move into the field of unmanned aviation with the launch of a new “Robinson Unmanned” subsidiary — and unveiled a suite of remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft.

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2026-03-10T08:08:24.354332-07:00
Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Airlines   United Airlines  
Aviation Week • Christine Boynton

Spirit Asks FAA to Hold American and United Responsible for Chicago Flight Cuts

By Aviation Week: Spirit Airlines is urging the FAA to place the burden of pending flight cuts in Chicago on American Airlines and United Airlines.

2026-03-09T14:43:49.273412-07:00