Leadership   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
Aviation Week • Adrian Schofield

Pieter Elbers resigns as IndiGo CEO with immediate effect amid operational crisis

Pieter Elbers resigned as IndiGo CEO with immediate effect on March 10, 2026, ending a tenure that began in September 2022. Rahul Bhatia will serve as interim CEO as the carrier grapples with fallout from a high‑profile December operational meltdown; Elbers' reported annual salary was ~₹5 crore plus bonuses.

Also: FlightGlobal, Air Data News, Airways Magazine, Skift, Live From A Lounge, One Mile at a Time, New Indian Express, stattimes.com, newsable.asianetnews.com, ANI News Agency and 4 more
2026-03-10T06:59:15.959840-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Helicopter   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
NEW
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.

Also: dronelife.com, Aviation Week and rotorhub.com
2026-03-10T08:08:24.354332-07:00
Event   Helicopter   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
NEW
Vertical Mag • March, Oliver Johnson

Robinson readies R88 10‑seat helicopter — cabin assembly begins and new suppliers announced at Verticon

By Vertical Mag: Robinson Helicopter Company has announced several new suppliers for its R88 program, as development continues towards the 10-seater’s targeted first flight in 2026.

Also: FlightGlobal and AINonline
2026-03-10T08:08:24.883414-07:00
Satellite   GA   Commercial Space   Policy & Regulation  
Flying Magazine • Scott Humphreys

Starlink Restructures In‑Flight Pricing, Sparking 'Bait‑and‑Switch' Backlash from General Aviation Pilots

By Flying Magazine: In late February and early March 2026, Starlink abruptly restructured how its in-flight internet works for general aviation pilots—and many in the GA community are calling it a classic bait-and-switch.

Also: Aviation Week and stateaviationjournal.com
2026-03-10T07:33:18.896510-07:00
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