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US court allows Chubb’s war‑risk salvage counterclaim in Russia‑seized jets case

A Florida court has denied a motion by lessor Carlyle Aviation Partners to dismiss a counterclaim by insurer Chubb European Group, leaving Chubb's salvage‑based war‑risk claims in play. The counterclaim arises from litigation over commercial jets seized in Russia in a case filed in Florida.

2026-03-10T10:53:02.774036-07:00
Antitrust   Leadership   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
Aviation Week • Adrian Schofield

Pieter Elbers Resigns as IndiGo CEO Following Major Network Meltdown

By Aviation Week: Pieter Elbers has resigned as CEO of IndiGo after overseeing dramatic growth at the carrier but also a high-profile network meltdown.

Also: One Mile at a Time, AeroTime, FlightGlobal, Air Data News, Airways Magazine, Skift, Aviation24, Live From A Lounge, aviation-defence-universe.com, New Indian Express, stattimes.com, newsable.asianetnews.com and 5 more
2026-03-10T06:59:15.959840-07:00
Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airbus A330   Airlines  
aeromorning.com

Abra Group to Add Seven Airbus A330-900 Widebodies to Its Fleet in 2026–27

By aeromorning.com: Abra Group announced that it will progressively incorporate seven Airbus A330-900 wide-body aircraft into its fleet during 2026 and 2027.

Also: Airline Geeks and Aviacionline
2026-03-09T22:20:36.251678-07:00
Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing   Boeing 737  
Reuters

WSJ: Wiring defects force Boeing to delay some 737 MAX deliveries

By Reuters: Boeing on Tuesday said first-quarter deliveries of its narrow-body 737 MAX jets could face delays due to wiring flaws, the latest hiccup for the troubled planemaker as CEO Kelly Ortberg looks to improve production quality and the company's reputation.

Also: New York Times, Aviation Week, stocktwits.com and Bloomberg Law
2026-03-10T08:44:27.446644-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Airbus  
Airbus

Garuda Technologies orders up to 18 Airbus Flexrotor UAS to expand leasing fleet

By Airbus: Airbus Helicopters and Garuda Technologies Inc. (Garuda) have signed a contract for the delivery of up to 18 Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS).

2026-03-10T09:48:45.020936-07:00