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Hermeus, a venture-backed aviation defense company, said it has completed the first flight of its newest Quarterhorse aircraft, a milestone the company described as its second successful first flight in less than a year and the start of a test campaign aimed at exceeding supersonic speeds.  The Atlanta-based defense company said it conducted the flight at Spaceport America in New Mexico, operating over White Sands Missile Range airspace. Hermeus flew the unmanned aircraft remotely from a ground-based command center and said the sortie validated aircraft systems, handling qualities, and operational procedures.  Hermeus described the aircraft, Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, as its largest and fastest vehicle to date. The company said the design builds on the first Quarterhorse aircraft, Mk 1, which it flew in…

The US Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has been helping lead search efforts after a World War Two B-17 bomber wreckage was discovered in the North Sea. The revelation was made in the summer of 2025 when German electricity firm Amprion was conducting a routine unexploded ordinance survey (UXO) in the vicinity of a planned converter platform, part of an important energy transition project in Germany. According to Amprion, the B-17 Bomber wreckage was located around 260 meters from the center of the platform and work in the area was temporarily halted. As property of the United States Air Force…

A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 is the latest iconic aircraft to feature the airline’s blue 100-year anniversary livery and XXL Crane design following an Airbus A380 makeover in February 2026. On March 4, 2026, Lufthansa announced that following the new livery upgrade in San Bernardino, California, the Boeing 747-8 would be making its way to its home to Frankfurt. The Boeing 747-8, registered D-ABYN, is scheduled to arrive back in Germany on March 5, 2026, at around 10:00, before reentering service with its new livery on March 6, 2026, with a flight to Los Angeles. Included in the special celebratory livery…

Israel said one of its F-35I “Adir” stealth fighters shot down an Iranian Air Force Yak-130 over Tehran on March 4, 2026, a claim that, if confirmed, would mark the first known air-to-air kill for the F-35.  The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the engagement in a statement carried by Israeli media, describing the target as a Russian-made Yak-130 and framing the incident as a historic first for the aircraft type. The Washington Post reported the IDF claim but noted the shootdown had not been independently verified.   The Yak-130, a twin-seat advanced trainer that can carry weapons in a light-attack role, has appeared in…

A Bolivian Air Force C-130 Hercules carrying newly printed currency for the country’s central bank crashed while attempting to land at El Alto International Airport (LPB), killing at least 22 people and injuring about 29 as crowds rushed in to grab banknotes scattered across the scene.   Authorities said the aircraft slid off the runway and struck vehicles along a nearby road in El Alto, the high-altitude city that serves Bolivia’s administrative capital, La Paz. Police said most of the dead were riding aboard public busses hit during the crash, and at least one crew member also died.   The crash created a second emergency almost immediately as wind scattered loose bills of the…

By Charles Alcock Managing Editor, AIN March 2, 2026, © AIN: Business aircraft operations across the Gulf region remained paralyzed on Monday as airspace and airports remained closed due to the ongoing military conflict between Iran and U.S. and Israeli forces. While the impact on airline services remains far greater, the business aviation sector appeared to have few options to exercise its usual flexibility to evacuate aircraft, crew, and passengers.  The full story may be found here. Related source

Saab has said Canada could play a role in the development of future sixth-generation combat aircraft technologies, as Ottawa continues to review the scope of its planned acquisition of F-35A fighter jets.  According to a CBC News report on March 4, 2026, the Swedish defense company believes Canada could become a partner in shaping next-generation air combat capabilities while positioning its Gripen fighter as a potential alternative in Canada’s fighter replacement program.  Launched in 2023, Sweden’s Koncept för Framtida Stridsflyg (KFS), or Future Combat Aviation Concept, is a national effort to define the country’s next-generation air combat capability. In October 2025, Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) awarded Saab a contract worth about SEK 2.6 billion ($283 million) to continue…

Air Cargo’s Digital Reality Check: From Land Grab to Operational Grit If you’re running an airline cargo team in 2026, here’s the uncomfortable truth: Your customers don’t care that you’re “digital.” They care whether the booking sticks.They care whether the rate is current.They care whether the system responds before their customer calls someone else. In a world where top carriers change spot rates 500+ times a month on a single lane, where shippers expect instant quoting, and where forwarders are diversifying their carrier mix aggressively, operational reliability is no longer a tech KPI. It’s revenue protection. It’s margin defense. It’s…

Air Tahiti Nui announced that it will launch a new direct service between Papeete International Airport (PPT) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). The new route will give Australian travelers their first nonstop connection to French Polynesia and add to the island destination’s push to strengthen its international air links. The inaugural flight is scheduled for December 14, 2026, with the airline operating twice weekly in each direction. Departures from Papeete are on Mondays and Thursdays at 12:10 local time, arriving in Sydney the following day at 17:45 local time. Return flights from Sydney depart on Tuesdays and Fridays…

IRIS Dena was one of Iran’s newest combat ships, and had 180 personnel on board when the submarine attacked. Reports of the Dena being in distress first emerged overnight between Mar. 3 and Mar. 4, 2026, from Sri Lankan sources. The ship was operating outside of territorial waters near the southwestern city of Galle, likely remaining distant from their home in an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to avoid becoming a victim of the U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran. IRIS Dena was one of Iran’s newest combat ships, and had 180 personnel on board when the submarine attacked.Uncertainties of Conflict  Dena’s sister vessels, Jamaran…