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Pan Européenne places first firm order for AURA AERO's 19‑seat ERA hybrid‑electric regional airliner

French executive operator Pan Européenne Air Service has placed the first firm order for AURA AERO’s ERA, a 19‑seat hybrid‑electric regional aircraft. The commitment is the program’s inaugural commercial sale and a tangible step toward deploying hybrid propulsion for short‑haul regional operations.

2026-03-02T06:12:22.338042-08:00

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American Airlines hit by severe catering disruptions at London Heathrow; passengers bringing their own food

2026-03-02T06:12:26.358932-08:00

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Air Astana orders 25 A320neo-family jets (mostly A321LRs) plus 25 rights in group's largest Airbus deal

2026-03-02T01:35:13.554874-08:00

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Illegal charter flights surge in Asia–Pacific, undercutting operators and raising safety concerns

2026-03-02T04:47:28.342761-08:00

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American Airlines hit by severe catering disruptions at London Heathrow; passengers bringing their own food American Airlines is experiencing severe catering disruptions on departures from London Heathrow, leaving some passengers without onboard meals and prompting travelers to bring their own food. The disruption highlights fragility in Heathrow ground services and risks passenger satisfaction on premium and long‑haul flights.

2026-03-02T06:12:26.358932-08:00

American Airlines hit by severe catering disruptions at London Heathrow; passengers bringing their own food

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Pan Européenne places first firm order for AURA AERO's 19‑seat ERA hybrid‑electric regional airliner French executive operator Pan Européenne Air Service has placed the first firm order for AURA AERO’s ERA, a 19‑seat hybrid‑electric regional aircraft. The commitment is the program’s inaugural commercial sale and a tangible step toward deploying hybrid propulsion for short‑haul regional operations.

2026-03-02T06:12:22.338042-08:00

Pan Européenne places first firm order for AURA AERO's 19‑seat ERA hybrid‑electric regional airliner

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Portuguese court in Porto seizes VIP jet owned by Angola’s Sonair A Portuguese court in Porto has seized a VIP jet owned by Angola’s Sonair, ch-aviation reports. The short bulletin, published on ch-aviation's subscription service, confirms the court action but provides no further public detail on the grounds for the seizure or the aircraft's current status.

2026-03-02T05:01:35.953015-08:00

Portuguese court in Porto seizes VIP jet owned by Angola’s Sonair

AINonline

Illegal charter flights surge in Asia–Pacific, undercutting operators and raising safety concerns Regulatory fragmentation across Asia–Pacific and rising demand for ad-hoc charter services are creating opportunities for unlicensed operators to run illegal flights, undercutting legitimate charters and introducing safety, maintenance and oversight gaps. Regulators and operators face growing pressure to harmonize rules and enforcement.

2026-03-02T04:47:28.342761-08:00

Illegal charter flights surge in Asia–Pacific, undercutting operators and raising safety concerns

FlightGlobal

Croatia Airlines losses double as weak revenue and costly fleet renewal prompt €156m government bailout Croatia Airlines said full-year losses doubled, blaming weak revenue growth despite stronger passenger traffic and sharply higher costs tied to modernising its fleet. The government approved a €156 million recapitalisation in mid‑December to shore up the carrier as it retires older A320s and reshapes capacity.

2026-03-02T04:26:03.349518-08:00

Croatia Airlines losses double as weak revenue and costly fleet renewal prompt €156m government bailout

Cranky Flier

United flight attendants’ years‑long contract negotiations may be nearing resolution After years of stalemate, long‑running contract talks between United Airlines and its flight attendants appear to be nearing resolution. The dispute — one of the longest in US aviation — has been cited, incorrectly, by American Airlines as an explanation for United’s superior financial performance.

2026-03-02T03:52:44.819065-08:00

United flight attendants’ years‑long contract negotiations may be nearing resolution

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Middle East conflict squeezes India’s aviation: rising jet‑fuel costs and reroutes strain carriers Escalating conflict in the Middle East has driven oil prices higher and prompted Gulf airspace closures and reroutes, disrupting schedules across the region. Indian carriers now face rising jet‑fuel bills, longer sector times and greater risk of cancellations and cargo bottlenecks that could dent margins and connectivity.

2026-03-02T02:46:08.512581-08:00

Middle East conflict squeezes India’s aviation: rising jet‑fuel costs and reroutes strain carriers

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Lufthansa ferries empty A380 from Abu Dhabi to Munich amid Gulf hub shutdown Lufthansa operated an Airbus A380 from Abu Dhabi to Munich with no passengers onboard and only two pilots at the controls. The ferry flight came as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways extended a near‑complete suspension of scheduled services through Persian Gulf hubs, leaving tens of thousands of travellers stranded.

2026-03-02T02:07:24.587077-08:00

Lufthansa ferries empty A380 from Abu Dhabi to Munich amid Gulf hub shutdown

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Pan Européenne places first firm order for AURA AERO's 19‑seat ERA hybrid‑electric regional airliner

American Airlines hit by severe catering disruptions at London Heathrow; passengers bringing their own food

Air Astana orders 25 A320neo-family jets (mostly A321LRs) plus 25 rights in group's largest Airbus deal

Illegal charter flights surge in Asia–Pacific, undercutting operators and raising safety concerns

News Timeline