De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has celebrated the delivery of its 1000th DHC‑6 Twin Otter, a landmark achievement for one of the world’s most recognizable utility aircraft. The milestone aircraft, along with the 999th Twin Otter, has been delivered to SATENA, Colombia’s state‑owned regional airline. The Twin Otter program, which began in the 1960s, was originally designed to open access to Canada’s remote northern regions. Over the decades, it has become synonymous w

Two pilots were killed and dozens of passengers were injured after an Air Canada Express jet collided with an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle on the runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. The aircraft, operating as Air Canada Express Flight 8646 from Montreal, had just landed on Runway 4 when it struck the emergency vehicle, which was responding to a separate incident elsewhere on the airfield. The CRJ‑900, operated by Jazz Aviation, was decelerating after tou

A Bombardier Air Canada Express CRJ‑900 collided with an airport fire truck on Runway 4 at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, resulting in multiple injuries and a full suspension of airport operations, according to early official statements and confirmed media reports. The aircraft, operating a scheduled service from Montreal to LaGuardia, was in the landing phase when it made contact with the fire truck positioned on the runway. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed

A British Airways flight from Hong Kong to London continued its journey for more than 13 hours after a woman in her 60s died onboard, with her body later placed in a rear galley area that reportedly had heated flooring, a detail that led to passenger complaints of a foul smell as the aircraft neared Heathrow. The incident occurred roughly an hour after BA32, operated by an Airbus A350‑1000, departed Hong Kong. Crew members wrapped the deceased passenger and moved her to the b

A United States F‑35 Lightning II fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at a US air base in the Middle East after it was reportedly struck by suspected Iranian fire during a combat mission over Iran. According to US Central Command, the aircraft returned safely and the pilot is in stable condition, though the incident remains under investigation. The episode, if confirmed, would mark the first instance of Iran striking a U.S. aircraft since the conflict escalate

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) was brought to a complete halt today after a full‑day warning strike forced the cancellation of all commercial flights, adding another layer of disruption to an already strained regional travel environment. According to airport and aviation data, more than 440 departures and arrivals were cancelled, affecting close to 60,000 passengers. The strike, called by the trade union ver.di, involved around 2,000 airport employees, including firefighter

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has placed parts of the Air India fleet under heightened regulatory review after inspectors identified a series of technical and operational issues during recent assessments. The findings, outlined in inspection reports shared with the airline, point primarily to minor technical discrepancies and cabin‑related deficiencies, many of which are linked to the carrier’s older aircraft. EASA’s review noted several recurring issues ac

A drone incident near Dubai International Airport (DXB) has triggered a fire affecting one of the airport’s fuel tanks, leading to widespread operational disruption across the region. According to the Dubai Media Office, Dubai Civil Defence teams are currently working to bring the fire under control, and no injuries have been reported. Authorities confirmed that an unauthorised drone was detected in the vicinity of the airport, resulting in an impact that caused a fire at a f

A Virgin Australia flight approaching Melbourne Airport experienced a cabin fire on Sunday afternoon after a vape device exploded mid‑descent, prompting an immediate response from the crew and temporary delays to airport traffic. The incident occurred on flight VA328 from Brisbane at around 4:30pm, just minutes before landing. Passengers reported a sudden flash and smoke after a vape overheated and burst into flames. Cabin crew acted quickly, extinguishing the fire and placin

Switzerland has refused two US military overflight requests linked to the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, reaffirming its long‑standing policy of strict neutrality. The denials were confirmed by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA), which stated that the applications could not be approved within the required timeframe due to procedural complexities. The refusals come as the Swiss Federal Council continues to assess whether the current

Pakistan’s Airports Authority has issued a NOTAM warning airlines that Jet A‑1 fuel supplies at major airports are facing disruptions, prompting carriers to tanker maximum fuel from abroad and minimise refueling inside the country. The advisory, issued under code A0147/26, applies to Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport and Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport, the two busiest gateways in Pakistan. The notice states that due to a disruption in the Jet A‑1 supply cha

Five US Air Force refueling aircraft were damaged in an Iranian missile strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal and cited by US officials. The incident marks one of the most direct hits on US military assets in the region in recent years, underscoring the escalating tension between Iran and US partners in the Middle East. The tankers were parked on the ground at the time of the strike and sustained structura

Four US Air Force members have been confirmed dead after a KC‑135 aerial refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq on March 12, according to a statement released by US Central Command (CENTCOM). Rescue operations remain underway for the remaining two crew members. CENTCOM reported that the aircraft crashed at approximately 2 PM ET while operating in western Iraq. The KC‑135, which was carrying six crew members, was supporting ongoing U.S. military operations in the region

A US Air Force KC‑135 Stratotanker was lost over western Iraq during an operational mission, U.S. defense officials confirmed on Friday. The incident involved two KC‑135 aircraft, with one tanker going down while the second aircraft was able to land safely at its base. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the loss. According to initial military reports, the KC‑135 was conducting a routine operational sortie when it was involved in an in‑flight incident with

A 60‑year‑old British tourist has been arrested in Dubai after allegedly recording footage of Iranian missiles during recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates. Authorities have charged him under the UAE’s strict cybercrime laws, and he now faces a potential prison sentence of up to two years. The Londoner, who has not been publicly named, was reportedly on holiday when he captured the missile activity on his phone. According to advocacy group Detained in Dubai, he deleted t

Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has officially resumed its direct flights between Male’ and Dhaka, restoring a key air link between the two capitals after several months of suspension. The relaunch was marked with a ceremonial water‑cannon salute at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, where the first inbound flight landed early Tuesday morning. The inaugural service, operated by an Airbus A320 with a full passenger load, touched down in Dhaka at 5

Lufthansa passengers are being warned of travel disruption next week after the airline’s pilots announced a two‑day strike beginning March 12, escalating an ongoing dispute over pay and working conditions. The industrial action, called by the German pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit, is expected to affect both short‑haul and long‑haul operations across the carrier’s network. The union said the walkout follows stalled negotiations with Lufthansa management, claiming that progr

An Air India Express Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating a scheduled service from Hyderabad to Phuket experienced a hard landing at Phuket International Airport today, resulting in damage to the aircraft’s nose landing gear and a brief ground fire caused by debris. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated without injury. The aircraft, operating as flight IX 938, touched down late morning in Phuket when it reportedly encountered a high‑energy landing. The impact caused the nose la

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has significantly disrupted global jet fuel supply chains, with the near‑closure of the Strait of Hormuz sharply reducing the flow of crude and refined products. In its Chart of the Week published on 6 March 2026, IATA outlines how the sudden collapse in tanker traffic through the Strait has exposed structural vulnerabilities in the aviation fuel market, particularly for regions he

Etihad Airways has announced that it will restart a limited commercial flight schedule from 6th to 19th March, restoring service to a select group of international destinations including Male’, Maldives as the airline begins a phased return to operations following regional airspace disruptions. Etihad confirmed that flights will operate only after extensive safety and security assessments carried out in coordination with relevant authorities. All other scheduled commercial se