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Astronautics seeks JCAB co‑validation of FAA STC for RoadRunner EFI on Leonardo AW109

Astronautics has asked Japan’s JCAB to co‑validate an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for its RoadRunner EFI on Leonardo AW109 helicopters. If approved, Japanese operators could locally install RoadRunner using the FAA certification basis without seeking a separate Japanese STC.

2026-03-05T08:31:54.145653-08:00

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Slovenian court temporarily blocks easyJet's acquisition of Adria Tehnika

2026-03-05T02:55:47.526967-08:00

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Middle East conflict cuts global air‑cargo capacity by >20%, stranding perishables and aircraft parts

2026-03-04T20:11:45.986080-08:00

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FAA accepts Green Taxi certification plan; first Zero‑Engine Taxi STC targeted for 2027

2026-03-05T00:01:40.260256-08:00

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Astronautics seeks JCAB co‑validation of FAA STC for RoadRunner EFI on Leonardo AW109 Astronautics has asked Japan’s JCAB to co‑validate an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for its RoadRunner EFI on Leonardo AW109 helicopters. If approved, Japanese operators could locally install RoadRunner using the FAA certification basis without seeking a separate Japanese STC.

2026-03-05T08:31:54.145653-08:00

Astronautics seeks JCAB co‑validation of FAA STC for RoadRunner EFI on Leonardo AW109

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Slovenian court temporarily blocks easyJet's acquisition of Adria Tehnika A Slovenian court has issued a temporary injunction blocking easyJet's planned acquisition of Adria Tehnika, pausing a sale that would have transferred ownership from Czech investor Hartenberg to the airline. The order stops the transaction while the court considers ongoing legal challenges.

2026-03-05T02:55:47.526967-08:00

Slovenian court temporarily blocks easyJet's acquisition of Adria Tehnika

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India signs ₹5,083 crore deals for six HAL Dhruv Mk‑III maritime helicopters and VL‑Shtil SAMs India's Ministry of Defence on March 3, 2026 signed contracts worth ₹5,083 crore ($555 million) to buy six HAL Dhruv (ALH) Mk‑III maritime helicopters for the Coast Guard and VL‑Shtil vertical‑launch surface‑to‑air missiles for the Navy. The Dhruv order (~INR29bn) includes performance‑based logistics and follows safety modifications after a 2025 fatal crash.

2026-03-05T00:06:49.213794-08:00

India signs ₹5,083 crore deals for six HAL Dhruv Mk‑III maritime helicopters and VL‑Shtil SAMs

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FAA accepts Green Taxi certification plan; first Zero‑Engine Taxi STC targeted for 2027 FAA has accepted Green Taxi’s certification plan for the Zero Engine Taxi eTaxi retrofit, creating a formal path toward a supplemental type certificate. The company is targeting the program’s first STC in 2027, advancing engine‑off taxi capability for in‑service aircraft.

2026-03-05T00:01:40.260256-08:00

FAA accepts Green Taxi certification plan; first Zero‑Engine Taxi STC targeted for 2027

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Middle East conflict cuts global air‑cargo capacity by >20%, stranding perishables and aircraft parts An escalating Middle East conflict has reduced global air‑cargo capacity by more than one‑fifth, grounding passenger and freighter services across key hubs including Doha and Dubai and leaving perishables, aircraft components and other goods stuck. Shippers report surging freight rates and industry executives warn of growing backlogs and supply‑chain disruption.

2026-03-04T20:11:45.986080-08:00

Middle East conflict cuts global air‑cargo capacity by >20%, stranding perishables and aircraft parts

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Volaris expects to cut AOG incidents from 41 to 25 in 2026 Volaris expects to cut aircraft-on-ground (AOG) incidents from 41 to 25 in 2026, reducing the number of aircraft unavailable for service and easing disruption to schedules and capacity. Management disclosed the target in its latest operational update to subscribers.

2026-03-04T11:31:36.029076-08:00

Volaris expects to cut AOG incidents from 41 to 25 in 2026

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Bluetail launches AI tool to automate aircraft maintenance logbooks Bluetail has launched an AI-driven tool to automate aircraft maintenance logbook records, replacing paper-based entry workflows. The system digitizes and structures maintenance entries to cut administrative workload, improve traceability of work and parts, and support auditability for operators, MROs and regulators.

2026-03-04T07:12:15.525118-08:00

Bluetail launches AI tool to automate aircraft maintenance logbooks

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GPMS seeks AML STC to expand Foresight MX HUMS eligibility across commercial CH-47D fleet GPMS has applied for an Approved Model List supplemental type certificate to extend eligibility of its Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system across commercial CH-47D type certificates. The move is intended to simplify approvals and enable broader retrofits across the civilian Chinook fleet.

2026-03-04T06:26:27.732296-08:00

GPMS seeks AML STC to expand Foresight MX HUMS eligibility across commercial CH-47D fleet

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Astronautics seeks JCAB co‑validation of FAA STC for RoadRunner EFI on Leonardo AW109

Slovenian court temporarily blocks easyJet's acquisition of Adria Tehnika

Middle East conflict cuts global air‑cargo capacity by >20%, stranding perishables and aircraft parts

FAA accepts Green Taxi certification plan; first Zero‑Engine Taxi STC targeted for 2027

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