Southwest Airlines will exit Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles airports by June 3, 2026, consolidating operations at Chicago Midway.
QuikTrip expands its rotorcraft fleet with a third Bell 429 helicopter, announced at VAI Verticon 2026 in Atlanta, supporting executive travel.
Spirit Airlines recalls 500 furloughed pilots to address high attrition as it restructures under Chapter 11 and plans to exit bankruptcy in 2026.
Bell advances MV-75 tiltrotor assembly as the US Army accelerates deployment to equip units by 2030 and 2031.
ATR proposes modern turboprops to replace retiring 50-seat jets, aiming to restore U.S. regional air routes and meet demand for up to 300 aircraft.
South Africa's National Transmission Company orders seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to support powerline maintenance and national grid expansion.
GE Aerospace and Palantir expand their partnership to deploy AI solutions enhancing U.S. Air Force military aviation readiness and supply chain management.
Safran Helicopter Engines partners with SKYTRAC to improve flight data connectivity and maintenance integration through EngineLife® Connect.
De Havilland Canada delivers first of seven refurbished Dash 8-400 aircraft to ANA Group, supporting Japan's regional connectivity amid supply chain challenges.
Air Transport Europe orders Airbus H135 and H140 helicopters to enhance emergency medical services in Slovakia and Czech Republic with advanced avionics.
Aero-Dienst marks 20 years at Vienna Airport, expanding services for Bombardier, Dassault Falcon, and Embraer aircraft with 500 annual maintenance events.
Surf Air Mobility orders 25 BETA all-electric aircraft to launch cargo and passenger electric flights in Hawaii with new MRO and infrastructure.
Firefly Aerospace completes Alpha Flight 7, delivering Lockheed Martin payload and validating upgrades before Block II configuration.
Voyager Technologies opens a 140,000 sq ft Long Beach facility focusing on AI, propulsion, and space missions, boosting defense and commercial space efforts.
A U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq on March 12, 2026, during Operation Epic Fury. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing.
Texas Department of Public Safety adds Bell 407GXi helicopter to support statewide patrol, surveillance, and rescue missions.
American Airlines announces a new Admirals Club lounge with an outdoor terrace at Austin-Bergstrom Airport, opening in 2027 to enhance premium travel experience.
Hawaiian Airlines introduces self-service bag tag stations starting in Hawai'i, with full rollout by April, offering mobile check-in and bag fee discounts.
Tennessee GOP lawmakers advance legislation to shift control of major airport boards from local cities to state officials, expanding beyond Nashville.
Sikorsky renews Total Assurance Program contracts with six operators covering nearly 100 S-92 helicopters, emphasizing offshore energy sector demand.
