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IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns amid operational meltdown, $24M fine and antitrust probe

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned immediately after a late‑2025 operational meltdown that caused mass cancellations, a $24 million regulatory fine and a Competition Commission antitrust probe into the carrier's dominant market position. Co‑founder Rahul Bhatia will serve as interim head while a successor is sought.

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

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Robinson names GPMS Foresight MX as exclusive HUMS for new R88

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

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Alpine Helicopters selects SKYTRAC ISAT‑200A Iridium satcom and flight‑following for fleet upgrade

2026-03-10T08:33:45.239115-07:00

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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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Enugu Air awarded Air Operator Certificate in Nigeria Enugu Air, a new carrier based in Enugu, Nigeria, has been granted an Air Operator Certificate, clearing the regulatory hurdle to begin commercial flight operations. The approval is a first concrete step toward launching services and could expand domestic connectivity from Enugu state.

2026-03-10T09:18:24.971141-07:00

Enugu Air awarded Air Operator Certificate in Nigeria

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Alpine Helicopters selects SKYTRAC ISAT‑200A Iridium satcom and flight‑following for fleet upgrade Alpine Helicopters has chosen SKYTRAC's ISAT‑200A Iridium satcom terminal and flight‑following system to modernize its helicopter fleet, citing the terminal's capabilities and SKYTRAC's Canadian‑based service. The installation will support operational and regulatory flight‑following requirements and keep pilots and ground crews continuously connected.

2026-03-10T08:33:45.239115-07:00

Alpine Helicopters selects SKYTRAC ISAT‑200A Iridium satcom and flight‑following for fleet upgrade

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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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IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns amid operational meltdown, $24M fine and antitrust probe IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned immediately after a late‑2025 operational meltdown that caused mass cancellations, a $24 million regulatory fine and a Competition Commission antitrust probe into the carrier's dominant market position. Co‑founder Rahul Bhatia will serve as interim head while a successor is sought.

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

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns amid operational meltdown, $24M fine and antitrust probe

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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

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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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IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns amid operational meltdown, $24M fine and antitrust probe

Robinson names GPMS Foresight MX as exclusive HUMS for new R88

Alpine Helicopters selects SKYTRAC ISAT‑200A Iridium satcom and flight‑following for fleet upgrade

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

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