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Japan's first HTV‑X1 undocks from ISS Harmony and departs on March 6; NASA streams live

JAXA's first HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft undocked from the ISS Harmony module and departed on March 6 at 12 p.m. ET after being grappled and released by Canadarm2. NASA provided live coverage on NASA+, Amazon Prime and its YouTube channel as Expedition 74 continued cargo transfers, spacewalk preparations and on‑station research.

2026-03-06T08:59:50.791229-08:00

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Boeing nears 500‑jet 737 MAX sale to China ahead of Trump–Xi meeting

2026-03-06T11:04:08.986711-08:00

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IndiGo grounds Boeing 787 fleet and suspends European services

2026-03-06T04:33:43.142620-08:00

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Skyports demonstrates Vertiport Automation during SkyDrive eVTOL demo flights in Tokyo

2026-03-06T02:19:30.178600-08:00

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Kadena Air Base fatality spotlights helicopter rotor‑wash hazard A fatal incident at Kadena Air Base last year has highlighted the underappreciated hazard of helicopter rotor wash, which can toss personnel, unsecured equipment and light aircraft into dangerous turbulence near operating rotors. It is prompting renewed scrutiny of training, ground procedures and perimeter control at military and civilian airfields.

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Kadena Air Base fatality spotlights helicopter rotor‑wash hazard

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Boeing nears 500‑jet 737 MAX sale to China ahead of Trump–Xi meeting Boeing is reportedly close to a landmark agreement to sell about 500 737 MAX narrowbodies to Chinese customers — possibly one of the largest commercial aircraft deals ever — with negotiations linked to a planned Trump–Xi meeting; some reports also cite talks on additional 787 and 777X purchases.

2026-03-06T11:04:08.986711-08:00

Boeing nears 500‑jet 737 MAX sale to China ahead of Trump–Xi meeting

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Japan's first HTV‑X1 undocks from ISS Harmony and departs on March 6; NASA streams live JAXA's first HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft undocked from the ISS Harmony module and departed on March 6 at 12 p.m. ET after being grappled and released by Canadarm2. NASA provided live coverage on NASA+, Amazon Prime and its YouTube channel as Expedition 74 continued cargo transfers, spacewalk preparations and on‑station research.

2026-03-06T08:59:50.791229-08:00

Japan's first HTV‑X1 undocks from ISS Harmony and departs on March 6; NASA streams live

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IndiGo grounds Boeing 787 fleet and suspends European services IndiGo has grounded its Boeing 787 fleet and suspended European operations, halting scheduled long‑haul services to multiple destinations. The carrier has not publicly disclosed the reason; airlines, regulators and markets are awaiting further details as schedules are reworked.

2026-03-06T04:33:43.142620-08:00

IndiGo grounds Boeing 787 fleet and suspends European services

eVTOL Insights

Skyports demonstrates Vertiport Automation during SkyDrive eVTOL demo flights in Tokyo Skyports Infrastructure revealed new details after supporting SkyDrive's eVTOL demonstration flights in Tokyo, showcasing its Vertiport Automation system in live operations. Skyports said the trial produced operational data and insights to validate automated vertiport functions for Advanced Air Mobility deployments.

2026-03-06T02:19:30.178600-08:00

Skyports demonstrates Vertiport Automation during SkyDrive eVTOL demo flights in Tokyo

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Analyst: Iran war evacuation could cost $7.74B; Indian carriers face reroutes and higher operating costs An analyst warns a worst‑case Iran war scenario would cost $7.74 billion to evacuate the Middle East's expatriate population, a scale of repatriation unlikely manageable by existing networks. Indian carriers will face adjusted routings and increased operating costs as regional airspace disruptions persist.

2026-03-05T22:59:18.553012-08:00

Analyst: Iran war evacuation could cost $7.74B; Indian carriers face reroutes and higher operating costs

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EU 'dismayed' by Biman Bangladesh's Boeing deal — report A report says EU officials expressed "dismay" over Biman Bangladesh's decision to pursue a deal with Boeing, a development that could complicate EU–Bangladesh diplomatic and aviation-industry relations and raise scrutiny of procurement, safety and market-access questions as negotiations proceed and financing is discussed.

2026-03-05T21:39:41.728102-08:00

EU 'dismayed' by Biman Bangladesh's Boeing deal — report

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Bangkok: Asia’s Front‑Row Testbed for Travel Strategy Asia is where travel strategy is being tested in real time, and Bangkok offers a front‑row seat to the decisions shaping the industry’s next phase. It highlights the commercial and policy choices that will set the trajectory for airlines, airports and regional travel growth.

2026-03-05T20:56:54.945679-08:00

Bangkok: Asia’s Front‑Row Testbed for Travel Strategy

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Japan's first HTV‑X1 undocks from ISS Harmony and departs on March 6; NASA streams live

Boeing nears 500‑jet 737 MAX sale to China ahead of Trump–Xi meeting

IndiGo grounds Boeing 787 fleet and suspends European services

Skyports demonstrates Vertiport Automation during SkyDrive eVTOL demo flights in Tokyo

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