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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.

2026-03-10T06:59:15.959840-07:00

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Vlogger's Fatal Crash Underscores Automation Limits in High‑Performance Light Aircraft

2026-03-10T05:03:11.608980-07:00

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Swiftair on trial in Paris over 2014 Air Algérie Flight 5017 crash

2026-03-10T04:40:07.356115-07:00

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Southwest bars non‑crew employees from jumpseats; only pilots and flight attendants allowed

2026-03-10T03:20:34.405720-07:00

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Robinson names GPMS Foresight MX as exclusive HUMS for new R88 Robinson Helicopter has selected GPMS Foresight MX as the exclusive Health and Usage Monitoring System for its new R88. Foresight MX will be fitted as standard equipment, giving operators continuous, day‑one visibility into aircraft health to support maintenance planning and operational readiness.

2026-03-10T08:08:24.505096-07:00

Robinson names GPMS Foresight MX as exclusive HUMS for new R88

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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.

2026-03-10T06:59:15.959840-07:00

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

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Vlogger's Fatal Crash Underscores Automation Limits in High‑Performance Light Aircraft A vlogger's fatal crash in a high-performance light aircraft highlights the risks when automated systems outpace pilot understanding. The accident underlines how advanced automation can obscure aircraft-specific handling demands and prompts scrutiny of training, proficiency standards and operating guidance for high‑performance general aviation types.

2026-03-10T05:03:11.608980-07:00

Vlogger's Fatal Crash Underscores Automation Limits in High‑Performance Light Aircraft

Vertical Mag

StandardAero earns STC for Bell 212/412 tailboom mod, cuts 100 lb to boost payload; launch customers named StandardAero has earned an STC for a tailboom modification for Bell 212 and 412 helicopters that removes 100 lb from the airframe, increasing payload capacity and boosting aircraft efficiency. The company has identified launch customers for the kit, targeting operators seeking improved useful load and mission flexibility.

2026-03-10T04:53:23.488143-07:00

StandardAero earns STC for Bell 212/412 tailboom mod, cuts 100 lb to boost payload; launch customers named

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AMST certifies H145M mission trainer to EASA FTD Level 3 for Airbus Helicopters AMST has become the first company to secure EASA FTD Level 3 qualification for an H145M mission trainer developed for Airbus Helicopters. The approval recognises a high‑fidelity, mission‑ready helicopter simulation system and validates AMST's capability to deliver advanced tactical training solutions.

2026-03-10T04:53:20.421639-07:00

AMST certifies H145M mission trainer to EASA FTD Level 3 for Airbus Helicopters

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Swiftair on trial in Paris over 2014 Air Algérie Flight 5017 crash Swiftair has gone on trial in Paris over the 2014 Air Algérie Flight 5017 crash, bringing a long-running legal case back into the spotlight as French courts assess the circumstances of the accident and the operator's responsibility in one of the region's most significant aviation disasters.

2026-03-10T04:40:07.356115-07:00

Swiftair on trial in Paris over 2014 Air Algérie Flight 5017 crash

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Southwest bars non‑crew employees from jumpseats; only pilots and flight attendants allowed Southwest has restricted jumpseat access to aircrew only — pilots and flight attendants — effectively barring non‑revenue employees who relied on the perk. The change has prompted internal backlash and adds to a string of customer‑ and employee‑facing policy shifts at the carrier.

2026-03-10T03:20:34.405720-07:00

Southwest bars non‑crew employees from jumpseats; only pilots and flight attendants allowed

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BEA: ATR 72-600 stick‑shaker activated on rotation after attempted aborted takeoff — Loganair Jersey–Southampton French investigators report an ATR 72-600's stick‑shaker activated on rotation after the crew apparently tried to abort the takeoff on a Loganair Jersey–Southampton flight on 19 February. The BEA, citing preliminary information from UK counterparts, says the monitoring pilot was involved in the event.

2026-03-10T01:38:21.810082-07:00

BEA: ATR 72-600 stick‑shaker activated on rotation after attempted aborted takeoff — Loganair Jersey–Southampton

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

Vlogger's Fatal Crash Underscores Automation Limits in High‑Performance Light Aircraft

Swiftair on trial in Paris over 2014 Air Algérie Flight 5017 crash

Southwest bars non‑crew employees from jumpseats; only pilots and flight attendants allowed

News Timeline