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IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns immediately after mass cancellations, $24m fine and antitrust probe

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned with immediate effect and will be replaced by an interim successor, the airline said. His departure follows a high‑profile operational meltdown that triggered mass flight cancellations, a $24m regulatory fine and an antitrust probe into IndiGo’s dominant market position.

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

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Leonardo delivers AW109 GrandNew VxR full‑flight simulator to Intermountain Health for EMS pilot training

2026-03-10T13:08:20.479840-07:00

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FAA and EASA leaders outline regulatory push as Bedford vows three‑year National Airspace System fix

2026-03-10T09:53:36.186020-07:00

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Helicopter ADS‑B Mandates Loom as ATC Modernization Eyes Tighter Separation

2026-03-10T09:53:33.895396-07:00

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Verticon Panel: Regulators Split on Definitions and Certification Paths for Drones and Autonomous Aircraft

2026-03-10T14:04:08.259591-07:00

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Leonardo delivers AW109 GrandNew VxR full‑flight simulator to Intermountain Health for EMS pilot training Leonardo has delivered an AW109 GrandNew VxR full‑flight simulator to Intermountain Health, providing an immersive training environment to support emergency medical services helicopter pilots. The simulator arrival marks a key step toward enhancing crew proficiency, standardising procedures and improving safety across EMS operations.

2026-03-10T13:08:20.479840-07:00

Leonardo delivers AW109 GrandNew VxR full‑flight simulator to Intermountain Health for EMS pilot training

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FAA and EASA leaders outline regulatory push as Bedford vows three‑year National Airspace System fix At a regulatory summit, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford committed to fixing the U.S. National Airspace System within three years while senior EASA officials discussed harmonizing future aviation rules. The talks targeted accelerating air‑traffic modernization, certification alignment and transatlantic safety oversight.

2026-03-10T09:53:36.186020-07:00

FAA and EASA leaders outline regulatory push as Bedford vows three‑year National Airspace System fix

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Helicopter ADS‑B Mandates Loom as ATC Modernization Eyes Tighter Separation Regulators and air-traffic modernization programmes are moving toward tighter separation minima and potential mandates for ADS‑B equipage on helicopters, driven by rising rotorcraft operations and safety reviews. The shift would reshape ATC procedures, capacity planning and impose retrofit costs and timelines for operators and MROs.

2026-03-10T09:53:33.895396-07:00

Helicopter ADS‑B Mandates Loom as ATC Modernization Eyes Tighter Separation

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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 for fleet upgrade Alpine Helicopters will outfit its fleet with SKYTRAC's ISAT‑200A Iridium satcom/flight‑following terminal to meet operational and regulatory flight‑following requirements, improve pilot–ground connectivity and support continuous tracking across missions including offshore, EMS and utility operations. SKYTRAC's suite of capabilities and Canadian‑based service network drove the operator's selection.

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

Alpine Helicopters selects SKYTRAC ISAT‑200A Iridium satcom 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 immediately after mass cancellations, $24m fine and antitrust probe IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned with immediate effect and will be replaced by an interim successor, the airline said. His departure follows a high‑profile operational meltdown that triggered mass flight cancellations, a $24m regulatory fine and an antitrust probe into IndiGo’s dominant market position.

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

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns immediately after mass cancellations, $24m fine and antitrust probe

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IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns immediately after mass cancellations, $24m fine and antitrust probe

Leonardo delivers AW109 GrandNew VxR full‑flight simulator to Intermountain Health for EMS pilot training

FAA and EASA leaders outline regulatory push as Bedford vows three‑year National Airspace System fix

Helicopter ADS‑B Mandates Loom as ATC Modernization Eyes Tighter Separation

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