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An airline body representing some of Europe’s largest and most influential carriers is demanding that EU leaders set a 21-day advance notice for any air traffic controller strikes. On March 19, 2026, Airlines for Europe (A4E) set out a series of strategies to address concerns over higher fares and route cutbacks. Airlines for Europe highlighted the “broken air traffic management system” where industrial action can have far reaching consequences for its members and their customers. “Fragmented European airspace finds itself closed down due to air traffic controller strikes. A strike in just one member state can shut down arriving and…

March 19, 2026, © Leeham News: In our series on the state of alternative propulsion projects, we have analysed electric hybrid projects and found that these do not make for an operationally acceptable airliner. They are more expensive in production, thus in purchase, and their operational costs are not lower than the aircraft they shall replace.Projects analyze hybrids after realizing that battery-electric airliners are too limited in range.  But soon, the problem areas of hybrids become clear. The studies then swing to hydrogen propulsion systems.Figure 1. The Airbus ZEROe hydrogen-fueled concepts for a future airliner. Source: Airbus.These have new technical…

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U.S. Air Force A-10s in maritime attack role are hunting small Iranian fast attack boats that could threaten shipping or naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Air Force A-10 Thundebolt II jets supporting operation Epic Fury have started flying a different type of mission. As explained by General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during the Press Briefing at the Pentagon on Mar. 19, 2026, the Warthogs are now engaged across the southern flank, targeting fast attack watercraft in the Strait of Hormuz. LIVE: @SecWar, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force…

A French Air and Space Force A400M Atlas has landed on Arctic sea ice in northern Greenland, in what France’s CEAM Air Warfare Center described as a first operational achievement for the transport aircraft in such natural extreme conditions.   The operation was carried out during the Tunupex and Uppick 2026 exercises by the tactical transport test team EM ATT 01.338 “Albret,” in cooperation with the 25th Air Engineer Regiment.   At the center of the mission was a landing in the Kap Harald Moltke fjord, in far northern Greenland at 82 degrees north latitude, with temperatures around -25 degrees Celsius.  According to CEAM, the aircraft, weighing more than 100 tons,…

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is seeking damages against US engine maker Pratt & Whitney over delivery delays hampering production, according to Reuters. The move follows a series of public comments by Airbus representatives that revealed a growing frustration with Pratt & Whitney and its parent company RTX. According to Reuters, news of Airbus’ pursuit of damages came from sources that were familiar with developments. The issue stems from Airbus’ belief that Pratt & Whitney is prioritizing maintenance and repair of in service A320 family GTF engines over delivering new ones. In February 2026, the CEO of Airbus Guillaume Faury said the…

Hilton and YOTEL are joining forces, which I’m happy to see, as I’m kind of a sucker for the YOTELAIR concept. YOTEL & Hilton enter exclusive franchise agreementHilton and YOTEL have announced a new exclusive agreement. With this franchise agreement, all YOTEL properties will join the Hilton Honors portfolio, meaning members will be able to book through Hilton channels, and to earn and redeem points.All 23 YOTEL properties across 10 countries are expected to join Hilton Honors later in 2026. With this partnership, the goal is to more than triple the portfolio in the coming years. The company is known…

A Russian Su-30 fighter jet briefly entered Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island on March 18, 2026, prompting a response from an Italian Air Force unit deployed to Ämari Air Base as part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission. Estonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the aircraft remained inside Estonian airspace for about one minute. On March 19, 2026, Tallinn summoned the Russian Embassy’s chargé d’affaires to hand over a diplomatic protest note. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said the incident posed no threat to Estonia’s security. According to Estonian authorities, the violation took place in the area of Vaindloo Island…

It has been a wild few weeks for global aviation, particularly for airlines based in the Middle East. For many years, carriers like Emirates and Qatar Airways have been transporting passengers traveling across the globe, and their success with this has largely been due to the safe image these destinations have. Suffice it to say that recent times have really challenged that. We’ve seen Gulf carriers frequently have to suspend operations due to incoming missiles, and one imagines that this conflict won’t end overnight. Along those lines, could the major Gulf carriers be considering a more creative strategy to keep…

Singapore Chang Airport (SIN) has been crowned the world’s best airport at the Skytrax awards in London as Hamad International Airport (DOH) announced it was withdrawing from the competition. The award was presented to Singapore Changi Airport CEO Yam Kum Weng on March 18, 2026, in front of industry stakeholders at Passenger Terminal EXPO (PTE World) in London. Singapore Changi beat off stiff competition from South Korea’s Incheon International Airport (ICN) which came second and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) which claimed the third spot. Singapore Changi had previously been named the world’s best airline 13 times including in 2025. The…