Video: Semicircular wings give Cyclone VTOL a different kind of lift

Return of the channel wing

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/semicircular-wings-vtol/

Serbia to Launch Joint Drone Production With Elbit Systems

https://militarnyi.com/en/news/serbia-to-launch-joint-drone-production-with-elbit-systems/

Iran Conflict Causing Turbulence for Aircraft Financing Rates

https://www.flyingmag.com/iran-conflict-causing-turbulence-for-aircraft-financing-rates/

Review: 2-in-1 RC smart-plane will put your engineering skills to the test

https://newatlas.com/consumer-tech/review-powerup-starflux-smartplane/

The New Age of Tiny Airships | Smithsonian Voices

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/air-space-museum/2026/04/10/the-new-age-of-tiny-airships/

 

UK MoD Places Order for Skyhammer Low-Cost Air Defence System, First Deliveries Next Month

https://theaviationist.com/2026/04/10/uk-orders-skyhammer-air-defence-system/

Space race with China driving investment to counter hypersonic missile threat - EUROPE SAYS

https://www.europesays.com/2915666/

Space race with China driving investment to counter hypersonic missile threat - EUROPE SAYS

https://www.europesays.com/2915666/

NASA engineer Ed Smylie, who led carbon dioxide fix on Apollo 13, dies at 95 | collectSPACE

https://www.collectspace.com/news/news-042725a-apollo-13-engineer-ed-smylie-carbon-dioxide-scrubber-mailbox-obituary.html

Iberia se sitúa en marzo como la cuarta aerolínea más puntual del mundo

 https://grupo.iberia.es/pressrelease/details/25143

Unauthorised low flyover marks Icelandair pilot’s final flight

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/icelandair/unauthorised-low-flyover-marks-icelandair-pilots-final-flight/

Near-collision at Los Angeles Airport highlights ground safety risks

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/frontier-airlines/near-collision-at-los-angeles-airport-highlights-ground-safety-risks/

Mike Melvill, first commercial astronaut passes

Best known for his 2004 SpaceShipOne flight up past the Karman Line to become the first commercial astronaut, Melvill had a storied time in Mojave and flight test.
https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2026/04/07/mike-melvill-first-commercial-astronaut-passes/

NASA’s X-59 experimental supersonic aircraft makes second flight

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2026/04/08/nasas-x-59-experimental-supersonic-aircraft-makes-second-flight/

U.K.’s eVTOL Air Taxi Leader Just Hit a Major Flight Test Milestone

https://www.flyingmag.com/uk-vertical-air-taxi-flight-test-milestone/

Joby and Air Space Intelligence Partner to Prepare U.S. Airspace for Scaled Electric Flight

https://www.jobyaviation.com/news/joby-and-air-space-intelligence-partner-to-prepare-u-s-airspace-for-scaled-electric-flight

Portuguese Air Force Chooses Tecnam P-Mentor for Pilot Training

https://tecnam.com/portuguese-air-force-selects-tecnam-p-mentor-aircraft-through-world-aviation-for-new-military-pilot-training-program/

FAA’s Latest ATC Recruiting Strategy Targets…Gamers?

https://www.flyingmag.com/faa-atc-recruiting-strategy-targets-gamers/

Quiénes fabrican los Geran 2: Explotación de mujeres migrantes - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/quienes-fabrican-los-geran-2-explotacion-de-mujeres-migrantes/

Artemis II Flight Day 10: Live Re-Entry Updates - NASA

https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2026/04/10/artemis-ii-flight-day-10-re-entry-live-updates/

Kalashnikov Concern Develops Special Ammunition to Counter FPV Drones

https://militarnyi.com/en/news/kalashnikov-concern-develops-special-ammunition-to-counter-fpv-drones/

Turkey's Roketsan opens new production facilities, delivers missiles to armed forces - Breaking Defense

https://breakingdefense.com/2026/04/turkeys-roketsan-opens-new-production-facilities-delivers-missiles-to-armed-forces/

Airlines and the Iran War – a perfect storm?

Oil prices spiking, GPS jamming, airspace restrictions and crew currency - just some of the challenges that airlines are facing in the current crisis/war in the Middle East  https://www.aerosociety.com/news/airlines-and-the-iran-war-a-perfect-storm/

France drops Patroller and Eurodrone in updated defense plan

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/france-patroller-eurodrone-dropped-lpm-update

Lilium Jet’s journey ends on scrapheap as prototypes fail to sell - FlightGlobal

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/2026/04/lilium-jets-journey-ends-on-scrapheap-as-prototypes-fail-to-sell/

Singapore to establish world's first airport testbed for next-generation propulsion technologies

https://www.cfmaeroengines.com/press-articles/singapore-mou-signing?elqTrackId=bef7dcc6ee244e0cbcd1136fa2c1797c&elq=aa25d3164de444b0b03294d31dca7658&elqaid=62404&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=52285&elqak=8AF50BFC3F7DED5C571277A4AA7A8354BB95FEA7EE156E7C79C02505EFC18A971F4D

South Korea Rolls Out First Production MUAV | Aviation Week Network

https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/south-korea-rolls-out-first-production-muav

Opinion: China’s Rare Earth Leverage Is Aerospace’s Latest Constraint | Aviation Week Network

https://aviationweek.com/defense/supply-chain/opinion-chinas-rare-earth-leverage-aerospaces-latest-constraint

A record 33,000 enemy UAVs were destroyed by interceptor drones in March — double the number recorded in the previous month | MoD News

https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/a-record-33-000-enemy-ua-vs-were-destroyed-by-interceptor-drones-in-march-double-the-number-recorded-in-the-previous-month

US firm's semicircular wings improve Cyclone VTOL's stability

https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/us-firm-semicircular-wings-cyclone-vtol

Damen bota el NRP D. João II, un buque multipropósito y porta drones para la Armada portuguesa

Damen Shipyards Group ha botado en Galati (Rumanía) el NRP D. João II, un buque multipropósito (MPV 10720) diseñado para la Armada portuguesa. La ceremonia contó con autoridades navales y diplomáticas de Portugal, Rumanía y Países Bajos. Esta puesta a flote inicia la fase previa a las pruebas de mar y acerca al buque a su entrada en servicio.

Concebido como una plataforma altamente autónoma y flexible, el MPV 10720 destaca por su capacidad para operar y desplegar sistemas no tripulados, incluidos UAVs (drones), actuando como buque porta drones. Esta capacidad amplía su alcance en misiones de vigilancia marítima, reconocimiento y apoyo a operaciones. Puede operar en entornos tropicales y templados sin restricciones.

El contrato, firmado en 2024 y financiado con fondos europeos NextGenerationEU, permitió a Damen desarrollar junto a la Armada una solución innovadora que ha dado lugar a la gama MPSS. El NRP D. João II, nombrado en honor al monarca impulsor de la Era de los Descubrimientos, reforzará la seguridad marítima, la investigación científica y la respuesta ante emergencias.

Nota de prensa

https://www.damen.com/insights-center/news/damen-launches-nrp-d-joao-ii-for-the-portuguese-navy

Para ampliar información sobre el buque: 

• https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/las-armadas-espanola-y-portuguesa-se-interesan-por-portaaviones-uavs/
• https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-analisis-portugal-y-espana-se-han-interesado-por-porta-uavs-con-carlos-gonzalez/

Damen launches first european UAV-carrier for the Portuguese Navy

The MPV 10720 originates from a concept proposed by the Portuguese Navy to create a multi-functional naval platform capable of undertaking a wide range of duties according to its concept of operations.

The vessel has a high degree of system autonomy. It is designed for unrestricted service in tropical and moderate environments and is especially suited for multi-purpose activities such as oceanographic research, environmental control, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and maritime surveillance and support tasks.

continue reading: https://www.damen.com/insights-center/news/damen-launches-nrp-d-joao-ii-for-the-portuguese-navy

Iberia vinila uno de sus aviones para conmemorar el Centenario de los Grandes Vuelos de la Aviación Española

https://grupo.iberia.es/news/08042026/iberia-vinila-uno-de-sus-aviones-para-conmemorar-el-centenario-de-los-grandes-vuelos-de-la-aviacin-espaola

[Podcast] Artemis II y Apolo VIII: Episodio doble

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-artemis-ii-y-apolo-viii-episodio-doble/

Ukraine develops air-launched ballistic missile

https://defence-blog.com/ukraine-develops-air-launched-ballistic-missile/

Swedish RBS 15 Anti-ship Missiles Surface in Ukraine - Naval News

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/04/swedish-rbs-15-anti-ship-missiles-surface-in-ukraine/

Italy set to sign off on Turkish TB3 drone order within months, says Baykar CEO - Breaking Defense

https://breakingdefense.com/2026/04/italy-set-to-sign-off-on-turkish-tb3-drone-order-within-months-says-baykar-ceo/

U.S. airmen in Iran used Boeing device to signal rescuers | The Seattle Times

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/injured-u-s-airman-in-iran-used-boeing-device-to-signal-rescuers/

Trump again looks to cut NASA budget by billions of dollars | The Seattle Times

President Donald Trump once again wants to chop billions of dollars from the agency, including its science missions, according to documents released Friday.

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/trump-again-looks-to-cut-nasa-budget-by-billions-of-dollars

Lufthansa marks 100 years with historic Berlin flights and anniversary aircraft

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/lufthansa-group/lufthansa/lufthansa-marks-100-years-with-historic-berlin-flights-and-anniversary-aircraft/ 

US A-10 pilot rescued after aircraft hit by Iranian fire, second incident reported same day

https://www.aviation24.be/military-aircraft/usaf/us-a-10-pilot-rescued-after-aircraft-hit-by-iranian-fire-second-incident-reported-same-day/

New Details Emerge About Rescue Mission Deep Inside Iran

• https://theaviationist.com/2026/04/07/new-details-about-rescue-mission-into-iran/
• https://theaviationist.com/2026/04/05/u-s-rescues-downed-f-15e-wso-deep-inside-iran/

YFQ-42A Dark Merlin CCA Crashes in California During Test - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2026/04/07/yfq-42a-dark-merlin-cca-crashes/

Textron Aviation receives first military order for Cessna SkyCourier, launching the aircraft into global defense mark... | Textron Aviation Media Center

https://media.txtav.com/263050-textron-aviation-receives-first-military-order-for-cessna-skycourier-launching-the-aircraft-into-global-defense-market/

Destripando el Geran 2 / Sahed 136

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/destripando-el-geran-2-sahed-136/

Statement on YFQ-42A Flight Incident | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.

https://www.ga-asi.com/statement-on-yfq-42a-flight-incident

Air Force Wants Nearly $1 Billion to Start Buying CCAs in 2027

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-nearly-1-billion-to-start-buying-ccas-2027/

Ukraine's attack drone fleet faces a mini jet engine supply crunch | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/ukraines-attack-drone-fleet-faces-mini-jet-engine-supply-crunch-2026-04-07/

'Losing relevance': Why Romania weighs canceling $400M Elbit drone deal

A $400M deal for tactical drones signed in 2023 has been delayed three times by Elbit, drawing €60M in fines; Romania fears the systems may become outdated… continue reading

https://www.ynetnews.com/article/by5a8qao11l

UK confirms drone-killing DragonFire laser weapon for Royal Navy destroyers by 2027 —laser downs 400mph high‑speed drones, costs $13 per shot | Tom's Hardware

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/uk-confirms-dragonfire-laser-weapon-for-royal-navy-destroyers-by-2027

A second USAF plane, aN A-10, crashed in the Persian Gulf region on Friday. The pilot was rescued.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04/03/world/iran-war-trump-oil?smid=url-share#47863db0-d61e-51bf-b7e1-6c4a9dc988e7

Senior Engineer At Major U.S. Aviation Company Tried to Board Flight to China With Proprietary Information Worth More Than $100,000

57-year-old Junjie Zhang, also known as Jeff Zhang, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement after he lied to the CBP officers

https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2026/04/02/senior-engineer-at-major-u-s-aviation-company-tried-to-board-flight-to-china-with-proprietary-information-worth-more-than-100000/

Iranian Media Posts Debris From USAF F-15E Claimed to Have Been Downed Earlier Today - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2026/04/03/iran-f-15e-debris/

Photos Of F-15E Wreckage Emerge Amid Iranian Claims It Shot Down An American Fighter

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/photos-f-15e-wreckage-emerge-110323544.html

New Photos Provide Clearest View Yet of Secretive NT-43A RAT55’s Dorsal Turret and Enclosure - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2026/04/02/rat-55-dorsal-turret/

Ukraine Developing Interceptor Drone Swarms to Defend Against Russia - Business Insider

The scenario involving a single pilot controlling multiple drones is currently the closest to practical implementation. In the context of attacks where the enemy launches hundreds of UAVs overnight, this will significantly increase the effectiveness of interceptions.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-developing-interceptor-drone-swarms-defend-against-russian-attacks-2026-3

Global Combat Air Programme Awards First Contract with Edgewing - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2026/04/02/gcap-awards-first-contract-edgewing/

Italian Navy chief raises Baykar TB3 option for ITS Cavour | TURDEF

https://turdef.com/article/italian-navy-chief-raises-baykar-tb3-option-for-its-cavour

REalloys, U.S. Critical Materials sign MoU to build domestic rare earth supply chain | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/realloys-us-critical-materials-sign-mou-build-domestic-rare-earth-supply-chain-2026-04-01/

‘I came, I saw, I conquered:’ Trump set to claim victory in Iran at primetime address - POLITICO

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/01/trump-to-declare-iran-war-is-winding-down-and-others-need-to-resolve-hormuz-00854265

Canada to join GCAP fighter jet program as an observer | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

https://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/16461655

WB-57 and Secretive RAT-55 Spotted Rehearsing for NASA's Artemis Launch - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2026/04/01/rat-55-artemis/

Kid Rock: US Army pilots who flew near musician's home suspended and then reinstated

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gx2rw87e9o

B-52s start flying missions over Iran, Pentagon says

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/b-52s-start-flying-missions-over-iran-pentagon-says/

More A-10s Are Headed to the Middle East

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/31/more-a-10s-are-headed-to-the-middle-east/

Video Shows Super Hornet’s Near Miss After Apparent Iranian MANPADS Launch

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/26/super-hornets-near-miss-iranian-manpads/

Video Shows Russian Geran Drone Shot Down by Rifle-Armed Ukrainian Yak-52 Crew

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/26/geran-drone-shot-down-by-ukrainian-yak-52/ 

China’s Y-9FQ Next Gen ASW Aircraft Intercepted for the First Time Over East China Sea

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/30/china-y-9fq-intercepted-first-time-east-china-sea/ 

AIR WEAPONS: Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingo Missile Files Low And Unseen

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htairw/articles/2026033143052.aspx

Sonex Aircraft Closes Doors Amid ‘Severe Drop-Off in Sales’

https://www.flyingmag.com/sonex-aircraft-closes-doors-amid-severe-drop-off-in-sales/ 

Your Guide to NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission

https://www.flyingmag.com/your-guide-nasa-artemis-2-moon-mission/

Heart of the mission: Airbus-built ESM to power historic Artemis II crew to the Moon

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-03-heart-of-the-mission-airbus-built-esm-to-power-historic-artemis-ii-crew-to-the-moon

Dutch RDW Officially Recognizes PAL-V as Certified Automotive Manufacturer

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/dutch-rdw-officially-recognizes-pal-v-as-certified-automotive-manufacturer/ 

Ukraine Deploys High-Speed P1-SUN Interceptor Drones to Neutralize Russian Loitering Munitions

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/ukraine-deploys-high-speed-p1-sun-interceptor-drones-to-neutralize-russian-loitering-munitions/ 

Ukrainian Drone Manufacturer General Cherry Expands Production to United States Through Wilcox Industries Partnership

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/ukrainian-drone-manufacturer-general-cherry-expands-production-to-united-states-through-wilcox-industries-partnership/ 

China Successfully Launches Lijian-2 Y1 Carrier Rocket with Triple Satellite Payload

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/china-successfully-launches-lijian-2-y1-carrier-rocket-with-triple-satellite-payload/ 

U.S. Army probing Apache helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's Tennessee home - CBS News

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/us-army-probing-apache-helicopter-flyby-at-kid-rocks-tennessee-home/

Pratt & Whitney Secures $6.6 Billion Contract for Next-Generation F-35 Engine Production

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/pratt-whitney-secures-6-6-billion-contract-for-next-generation-f-35-engine-production/ 

Northrop Grumman Showcases Autonomous Warfare Breakthrough with Lumberjack Drone Demonstration

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/04/northrop-grumman-showcases-autonomous-warfare-breakthrough-with-lumberjack-drone-demonstration/ 

EASA and EUROCONTROL launch plan to counter rising GNSS interference threat

https://www.aviation24.be/air-traffic-control/eurocontrol/easa-and-eurocontrol-launch-plan-to-counter-rising-gnss-interference-threat/ 

Ryanair crew denied airport access at Charleroi Airport after badge issue triggers flight disruptions

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/crew-denied-airport-access-at-charleroi-airport-after-badge-issue-triggers-flight-disruptions/ 

Suspected Ukrainian drones crash in Finland, trigger Air Force response

https://www.aviation24.be/military-aircraft/finnish-air-force/suspected-ukrainian-drones-crash-in-finland-trigger-air-force-response/ 

Brussels Airport urges flexible rollout of EU border system after long queues and missed flights

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/brussels-airport-bru/urges-flexible-rollout-of-eu-border-system-after-long-queues-and-missed-flights/ 

Iran-linked hackers deliver ultimatum to Lockheed Martin staff

https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/03/iran-linked-hackers-deliver-ultimatum-to-lockheed-martin-staff/

MQ-28 Ghost Bat Gains Major European Foothold As Rheinmetall Joins Forces With Boeing

https://www.twz.com/air/mq-28-ghost-bat-gains-major-european-foothold-as-rheinmetal-joins-forces-with-boeing

A-10 Warthogs Are Doing Bizarrely Long Strafing Runs In Iraq

https://www.twz.com/air/a-10-warthogs-are-doing-bizarrely-long-strafing-runs-in-iraq

EASA warns 625 stolen engine parts may re-enter market

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/easa-warns-stolen-engine-parts-could-re-enter-market

Hydrogen aviation OEM Beyond Aero reaches key aircraft design milestone

https://stories.prowly.com/449539-hydrogen-aviation-oem-beyond-aero-reaches-key-aircraft-design-milestone?preview=true 

DJI Avata 360 drone enters 360 FPV market

https://newatlas.com/drones/dji-avata-360/

U-2 Dragon Lady Upgrade: BAE Systems Adds Advanced EW Suite

• https://newatlas.com/military/electronic-warfare-upgrade-cold-war-u-2-aircraft/
• https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/article/bae-systems-to-modernize-advanced-defensive-system-for-the-u-s-air-force-u-2-reconnaissance-aircraft

Omnidirectional propulsion system makes for super-nimble drones

https://newatlas.com/drones/aerix-systems-omnidirectional-propulsion-drones/

Nueva etapa de la aviación ultraligera (ULM) en España: plena aplicación del RD 182/2026 | AESA

https://www.seguridadaerea.gob.es/es/noticias/nueva-etapa-de-la-aviacion-ultraligera-ulm-en-espana-plena-aplicacion-del-rd-1822026 

The US Navy wants you ... to make ‘Drone Killer’ ammunition

https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/03/30/the-us-navy-wants-you-to-make-drone-killer-ammunition/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=li_dfn

Chinese researchers develop flapping-wing drones imitating eagles, pigeons, butterflies and beetles - Global Times

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1357230.shtml?id=11 

China achieves first full-performance milestone in megawatt-class liquid hydrogen aviation engine - Global Times

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1357798.shtml

US Navy launches competition to replace T-45 trainer – FlightGlobal

https://www.flightglobal.com/archive/2026/03/us-navy-launches-competition-to-replace-t-45-trainer/

MBDA chief upbeat on remote carrier progress, despite FCAS programme turbulence – FlightGlobal

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/2026/03/mbda-chief-upbeat-on-remote-carrier-progress-despite-fcas-programme-turbulence/

Vertical Aerospace secures financing package of up to $850 million - The Economic Times

https://m-economictimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/m.economictimes.com/tech/technology/vertical-aerospace-secures-financing-package-of-up-to-850-million/amp_articleshow/129906694.cms?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQGsAEggAID#amp_tf=De%20%251%24s&aoh=17749314857457&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fm.economictimes.com%2Ftech%2Ftechnology%2Fvertical-aerospace-secures-financing-package-of-up-to-850-million%2Farticleshow%2F129906694.cms

Volando alto, nuevos horizontes para el Eurofighter. Revista de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica, 943, junio 2025

https://bibliotecavirtual.defensa.gob.es/BVMDefensa/es/catalogo_imagenes/grupo.do?path=367862

Why U.S. Special Operations Forces Will Focus More On The Cyber Domain

https://www.forbes.com/sites/zitaballingerfletcher/2026/03/29/why-us-special-operations-forces-will-focus-more-on-the-cyber-domain/

Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy368j1e3lo

Airbus's uncrewed kamikaze drone interceptor demo | Airbus

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-03-successful-first-demo-flight-for-airbus-uncrewed-bird-of-prey-interceptor

China stations jets-turned-drones at bases near Taiwan Strait, report says | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-stations-jets-turned-drones-bases-near-taiwan-strait-report-says-2026-03-27/

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Draco quiere desarrollar su Wilga turbohélice en versiones militares - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/draco-quiere-desarrollar-su-wilga-turbohelice-en-versiones-militares/ 

Army conducts first-person-view lethal drone training – Australian Aviation

https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/03/army-conducts-first-person-view-lethal-drone-training/

New U.S. Missile Hit Iranian Sports Hall and School, Analysis Shows - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/29/world/middleeast/us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html?unlocked_article_code=1.XFA.wIvW.m2XCMt8F4wRY&smid=url-share

[Updated] Iranian Attack on Prince Sultan Air Base Reportedly Struck U.S. KC-135s, E-3 Sentry - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/27/iranian-attack-on-prince-sultan-air-base/?rel=1

New NASA Curiosity Images Show Extensive Damage To Famous Mars Rover's Wheel | IFLScience

https://www.iflscience.com/nasas-curiosity-rover-appears-to-be-in-a-spot-of-trouble-and-may-need-a-sharp-rock-to-deal-with-it-82986

"China's Largest In-Development Cargo UAV Secures 530 Orders" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/pu9hzK4WsHc?is=y2CLbMkGzg-BLhQw

EU's €115m AGILE plan seeks to fast-track defence tech amid warfare shifts

https://www.brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/2046193/eus-e115m-agile-plan-seeks-to-fast-track-defence-tech-amid-warfare-shifts?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774544270

Presentación del libro «Donde pongo el ojo ¡mojo!» durante el próximo RACE Fest

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/presentacion-del-libro-donde-pongo-el-ojo-mojo-durante-el-proximo-race-fest/

Quantum navigation: precise aircraft location | Airbus

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2026-03-quantum-navigation-the-magnetic-secret-for-precisely-determining-aircraft-location?cid=social__innovation__en-GB__co__linkedin__QuantumNavigation__AW__-&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=innovation__en-GB__co__QuantumNavigation__AW&utm_content=__

Un equipo de la UGR desarrolla un sistema que dota a los enjambres de drones de ‘conciencia’ espacial individual y de grupo para no depender de apoyo externo - Canal UGR

https://canal.ugr.es/noticia/un-equipo-de-la-ugr-desarrolla-un-sistema-que-dota-a-los-enjambres-de-drones-de-conciencia-espacial-individual-y-de-grupo-para-no-depender-de-apoyo-externo/

Airbus brings digital technology to firefighting

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-03-airbus-brings-digital-technology-to-firefighting

GRIZZLY Containerized Launcher Completes Multiple Live-Fire Launch Tests

https://news.lockheedmartin.com/grizzly-containerized-launcher-completes-multiple-live-fire-launch-tests

Deadly LaGuardia crash raises worries about close calls at Sea-Tac, elsewhere

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/deadly-laguardia-crash-raises-worries-about-close-calls-at-sea-tac-elsewhere/

U.S. Considering Deployment of 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/24/us-considering-deployment-82nd-airborne-division/

Photos of A-10s Used to Strike Iranian Naval Vessels Show Video Game-Inspired Nicknames

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/25/a-10s-nicknames-epic-fury/

New Images Show B-2 Spirit Bombers Departing for Iran Mission with Unknown White Patches on Wings

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/25/b-2-spirit-unknown-white-patches-on-wings/

NTSB Says LaGuardia Tower Staffing Normal, But Concerns Remain

https://www.flyingmag.com/ntsb-says-laguardia-tower-staffing-normal-but-concerns-remain/

Mysterious Drone Swarms Infiltrate High-Security US Nuclear Bomber Base in Louisiana

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/mysterious-drone-swarms-infiltrate-high-security-us-nuclear-bomber-base-in-louisiana/

Lockheed Martin to Quadruple Production of Critical Precision Strike Missiles for U.S. Army

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/lockheed-martin-to-quadruple-production-of-critical-precision-strike-missiles-for-u-s-army/

Pentagon Report Reveals Zero Combat-Capable TR-3 F-35s Delivered Amid Software Stagnation

Aviation News – The 2025 Director, Operational Test & Evaluation (DOT&E) annual report has revealed that the U.S. military received no combat-capable F-35 Lightning II aircraft in the Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) configuration through September 2025. This critical delay stems from unstable software that has left…

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/pentagon-report-reveals-zero-combat-capable-tr-3-f-35s-delivered-amid-software-stagnation/

Brazil unveils first locally produced Gripen E fighter jet

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/saab/brazil-unveils-first-locally-produced-gripen-e-fighter-jet/

FAA approves higher takeoff weight for Boeing 787, unlocking more range and payload

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/boeing/787-dreamliner/faa-approves-higher-takeoff-weight-for-boeing-787-unlocking-more-range-and-payload/

Pro-Iran hackers claim F-35 technical data theft

https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/03/pro-iran-hackers-claim-f-35-technical-data-theft/

Russia Offers Dual-Seat Su-57 With Full Technology Transfer to India — Stealth Fighter Deal Could Shift Indo-Pacific Air Power Balance Before AMCA Era

https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/russia-dual-seat-su57-india-technology-transfer-fgfa-amca-stealth-fighter-deal/

China unveils full-process demonstration of Atlas drone swarm operations system, expert highlights algorithm-enabled combat upgrades - Global Times

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1357519.shtml

KF-21 fighter jet begins mass production - The Korea Times

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260325/korea-rolls-out-1st-mass-produced-kf-21-fighter-jet

LaGuardia Collision Spotlights Runway Safety System Challenges

https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/safety-ops-regulation/laguardia-collision-spotlights-runway-safety-system-challenges

Western powers were unable to secure shipping in the Red Sea. Hormuz will be harder

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/western-powers-were-unable-secure-shipping-red-sea-hormuz-will-be-harder-2026-03-25/

Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-military-spokesperson-says-us-is-negotiating-with-itself-state-media-2026-03-25/

Look Inside Anduril's New Factory as CCA Production Begins

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/look-anduril-new-factory-cca-production/

How Teruel Airport in Spain became a global hub for grounded aircraft

https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/23/how-teruel-airport-in-spain-became-a-global-hub-for-grounded-aircraft

Army buys Red Dragon long-range attack drones | DefenseScoop

https://defensescoop.com/2026/03/23/army-buys-red-dragon-drones-aerovironment/

Air taxis in WA? FAA’s new program aims to have them flying soon

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/air-taxis-in-wa-faas-new-program-aims-to-have-them-flying-soon/

Could the UPS crash mean the end of the Boeing-maintained MD-11?

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/could-the-ups-crash-mean-the-end-of-the-boeing-maintained-md-11/

B-52 Spotted Yet Again Testing the AGM-181 Next-Gen Stealth Nuclear Cruise Missile

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/21/b-52-spotted-again-agm-181-lrso/

SNC’s AEGIR-W Sea Drone Washes Ashore on Turkey’s Black Sea Coast

Accounts on X and Telegram were able to match the actual image with the renderings from SNC's product brochures for the AEGIR family of multi-purpose, attritable USVs. It is still unclear how the USV showed up in Turkey.
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https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/23/aegir-w-sea-drone-washes-ashore-turkey/

Epic Fury is Now in the Fourth Week, with More U.S. Assets Deploying

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/23/epic-fury-fourth-week/

Aeroflot Group unveils summer flight schedule: over 300 routes, more than half domestic

https://www.rusaviainsider.com/aeroflot-group-unveils-summer-flight-schedule-over-300-routes-more-than-half-domestic/

Statement on Air Canada Express Incident at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/statement-air-canada-express-incident-laguardia-airport-lga

Robinson Unveils Family of Self-Flying Helicopters

https://www.flyingmag.com/robinson-family-autonomous-helicopters-r44-r66/

NASA, Lockheed’s Supersonic X-59 ‘Returned Prematurely’ on Second Flight

https://www.flyingmag.com/nasa-lockheed-supersonic-x59-2nd-flight/

COBBS, Anduril, and Nokia Join Forces to Accelerate Sovereign Counter-Drone Capability in Belgium

https://www.anduril.com/news/cobbs-anduril-and-nokia-join-forces-to-accelerate-sovereign-counter-drone-capability-in-belgium

Anduril Reaches Agreement to Acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions to Accelerate Space Domain Awareness and Missile Defense Capabilities

https://www.anduril.com/news/anduril-reaches-agreement-to-acquire-exoanalytic-solutions-to-accelerate-space-domain-awareness-and-missile-defense-capabilities

Anduril begins production of YFQ-44A autonomous fighter at new Ohio factory

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/anduril-begins-production-of-yfq-44a-autonomous-fighter-at-new-ohio-factory/166752.article

UK's Loganair launches trials with electric Alia CX300

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/165095-uks-loganair-launches-trials-with-electric-alia-cx300

Spain’s Air Europa has $205mn in blocked funds in Venezuela

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/165102-spains-air-europa-has-205mn-in-blocked-funds-in-venezuela

Airbus Targets Record-Breaking Year with Ambitious 870 Aircraft Delivery Goal

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/airbus-targets-record-breaking-year-with-ambitious-870-aircraft-delivery-goal/

Airbus continues to strengthen sovereign cyber security with acquisition of Ultra Cyber Ltd in the UK

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-03-airbus-continues-to-strengthen-sovereign-cyber-security-with-acquisition-of-ultra-cyber-ltd-in-the

Poland Explores Strategic Entry into Next-Generation GCAP Fighter Program

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/poland-explores-strategic-entry-into-next-generation-gcap-fighter-program/

Ten years on: Belgium remembers the victims of the 22 March 2016 attacks

• https://www.aviation24.be/airports/brussels-airport-bru/brussels-airport-attacks/ten-years-on-belgium-remembers-the-victims-of-the-22-march-2016-attacks/
• https://www.aviation24.be/airports/brussels-airport-bru/brussels-airport-attacks/ten-years-on-the-scars-remain-but-so-does-the-solidarity-that-followed/
• https://www.aviation24.be/airports/brussels-airport-bru/brussels-airport-attacks/brussels-airport-relocates-flight-in-mind-memorial-for-greater-visibility-on-10th-anniversary/

Transavia investigated after cockpit seats used to resolve overbooking on Hurghada–Amsterdam flight

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-france-klm-group/transavia/transavia-investigated-after-cockpit-seats-used-to-resolve-overbooking-on-hurghada-amsterdam-flight/

United Airlines cuts flights as fuel price surge threatens profits through 2027

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/united-airlines/united-airlines-cuts-flights-as-fuel-price-surge-threatens-profits-through-2027/

Light aircraft makes emergency landing on Polish motorway without injuries

https://www.aviation24.be/miscellaneous/incidents/light-aircraft-makes-emergency-landing-on-polish-motorway-without-injuries/

easyJet unveils lighter, more spacious seats to cut emissions and boost comfort from 2028

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/easyjet/easyjet-unveils-lighter-more-spacious-seats-to-cut-emissions-and-boost-comfort-from-2028/

Colombia military plane crash kills 66, four still missing

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/colombian-military-plane-involved-accident-had-110-soldiers-onboard-media-2026-03-23/

Pineapple B190 at Governor's Harbour on Mar 19th 2026, gear up landing

https://avherald.com/h?article=536af4df

Accident: Jazz CRJ9 at New York on Mar 22nd 2026, collision with fire truck on runway

https://avherald.com/h?article=536bb98e

Ukrainian Military Tests Dual-Control FPV Drone Using Fiber Optic and Radio

https://militarnyi.com/en/news/ukrainian-military-tests-dual-control-fpv-drone-using-fiber-optic-and-radio/ 

US Navy picks robot sub 'mothership' to unleash underwater drone swarms

• https://www.anduril.com/news/diu-and-u-s-navy-select-anduril-for-xl-auv-program
• vía https://newatlas.com/military/us-navy-anduril-prototype-mothership-drone-sub/

U.S. Tests F-22 Raptor with Stealth Fuel Tanks and Sensor Pods for Long-Range Missions in Contested Airspace

https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/aerospace-news/2026/u-s-tests-f-22-raptor-with-stealth-fuel-tanks-and-sensor-pods-for-long-range-missions-in-contested-airspace

Focus: One battle after another: Iran war deals new blow to Europe's industrial heartland | Reuters

• Iran war ramps up energy costs for European companies
• Supplies of key raw materials also hit by the conflict
• Latest blow comes after COVID, Ukraine war and US tariffs
• Companies cut costs and put investment on hold

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/one-battle-after-another-iran-war-deals-new-blow-europes-industrial-heartland-2026-03-23/

Fighter jets are downing Iranian drones—a dangerous, expensive mission

https://www.defenseone.com/defense-systems/2026/03/fighter-jets-are-downing-iranian-drones-dangerous-expensive-mission/412097/

Cheap drones are reshaping the war in the sky

https://www.reuters.com/graphics/IRAN-CRISIS/DRONES/dwpkyamxqpm/

BAE develops rapid counter-drone system for UK and allies

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-develops-rapid-counter-drone-system-for-uk-and-allies/

NUBURU Enters the $20B Global Counter-Drone Defense Market as Lyocon Completes Proof-of-Concept for Portable Directed-Energy Laser Platform

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260309113445/en/NUBURU-Enters-the-%2420B-Global-Counter-Drone-Defense-Market-as-Lyocon-Completes-Proof-of-Concept-for-Portable-Directed-Energy-Laser-Platform

BAE develops rapid counter-drone system for UK and allies

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-develops-rapid-counter-drone-system-for-uk-and-allies/

Japan shrugs off GCAP delays, fast-tracks export rules for future warplane

https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2026/03/11/japan-shrugs-off-gcap-delays-fast-tracks-export-rules-for-future-warplane/

Japan sounds alarm over UK delays to combat aircraft project

https://www.ft.com/content/c3de1d53-4aa8-4e11-87b1-409172bdc3ef?syn-25a6b1a6=1

Could This Be Our Best Ever Look at America's Elusive RQ-180? - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/18/could-this-be-our-best-ever-look-rq-180/

Russia Sends MiG-31s Armed with Kinzhal Hypersonic Missiles Over Sea of Japan - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/19/russia-mig-31s-kinzhal-over-sea-of-japan/

B-52s Launch from RAF Fairford with Impressive Cruise Missile Payload - The Aviationist

U.S. Air Force strategic bombers deployed to RAF Fairford continue to participate in Operation Epic Fury, with near-daily flights from both the B-1s and B-52s, the latter showcasing a hefty external payload

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/20/b-52s-launch-fairford-impressive-payload/

USAF pauses contract for 75 KC-46 tankers until Boeing fixes deficiencies

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-pauses-contract-for-75-kc-46-tankers-until-boeing-fixes-deficiencies/166661.article

US Army receives first optionally-piloted Black Hawk helicopter | DefenseScoop

https://defensescoop.com/2026/03/20/army-receives-first-optionally-piloted-black-hawk-helicopter/

Warsaw-based Draco Aircraft pitches HyperSTOL design to Polish military and NATO operators | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/warsaw-based-draco-pitches-hyperstol-design-to-polish-military-and-nato-operators/166723.article

AerCap orders for 100 additional A320neo | Airbus

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-03-aercap-places-order-for-100-additional-airbus-a320neo-family-aircraft 

Russia reduces direct international air links by nine countries

https://www.rusaviainsider.com/russia-reduces-direct-international-air-links-by-nine-countries/

Airbus Confirms Feasibility of Hydrogen-Powered ZEROe Concept for Sustainable Aviation – Aviation News

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/airbus-confirms-feasibility-of-hydrogen-powered-zeroe-concept-for-sustainable-aviation/

U.S. Air Force Warthogs Pivot to Maritime Strike Role Against Iranian Fast Attack Craft – Aviation News

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/u-s-air-force-warthogs-pivot-to-maritime-strike-role-against-iranian-fast-attack-craft/

NASA Reschedules Second X-59 Quiet Supersonic Flight for Performance Testing in California – Aviation News

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/nasa-reschedules-second-x-59-quiet-supersonic-flight-for-performance-testing-in-california/ 

Teruel Airport becomes safe haven as airlines relocate aircraft amid Middle East crisis - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/teruel-airport-tev/teruel-airport-becomes-safe-haven-as-airlines-relocate-aircraft-amid-middle-east-crisis/

Researchers find major cause of aircraft carbon fibre degradation – Australian Aviation

https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/03/researchers-find-major-cause-of-aircraft-carbon-fibre-degradation/

US air taxi program to launch commercial flights this summer

• https://newatlas.com/aircraft/faa-eipp-evtol-acceleration-program/
• https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/future-aviation-here-trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-and-faa-unveil-eight

US Air Force Tests Hypersonic Rocket Engine

• https://newatlas.com/military/low-cost-drape-hypersonic-rocket-engine-flight-test/
• https://ursamajor.com/media/press-release/afrl-ursa-major-perform-hypersonic-flight-demo/

Pentagon’s Megawatt Laser Demo To Highlight Recent Tech Breakthroughs | Aviation Week Network

https://aviationweek.com/defense/missile-defense-weapons/pentagons-megawatt-laser-demo-highlight-recent-tech-breakthroughs?utm_rid=CPEN1000002242919&utm_campaign=61877&utm_medium=email&elq2=3859f4fb070e4fc1bd3b7e6608da05d5&utm_emailname=AW_News_AWST_EditorsPicks_SplitB_20260320&sp_eh=ae627583d328a9d270c96ea51c7397c525aa17162fcc2297672fa0f8103d24a3

U.S. Reaper Drones Take the Fight to Iran, but at a Cost - WSJ

https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/u-s-reaper-drones-take-the-fight-to-iran-but-at-a-cost-7bf415a2?

« StravaLeaks » : le porte-avions « Charles-de-Gaulle » localisé en temps réel par « Le Monde » grâce à l’application de sport

https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2026/03/19/stravaleaks-le-porte-avions-charles-de-gaulle-localise-en-temps-reel-par-le-monde-grace-a-l-application-de-sport_6672445_3210.html

France, Germany agree to give next-gen fighter one last chance – POLITICO

https://www.politico.eu/article/france-germany-agree-give-next-generation-fighter-fcas-one-last-chance/

US F-35 damaged by suspected Iranian fire makes emergency landing, sources say | CNN Politics

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/03/19/politics/f-35-damage-iran-war?Date=20260319&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1773934972&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Lighter than the air airships. Floating into the future

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/floating-into-the-future/

Fuel is only a portion of what oil is used for. Here’s how the shortage affects everyone | The Independent

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/oil-iran-war-prices-plastic-crude-petrochemicals-b2936545.html

Drone-maker AeroVironment buys aerospace engineering firm ESAero in $200 million deal

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/drone-maker-aerovironment-buys-aerospace-engineering-firm-esaero-200-million-2026-03-16/

Indra exhibe en BACSI 2026 nuevas capacidades para el sostenimiento de aeronaves, la conectividad 5G en vuelo, la interacción piloto-caza y la defensa antidrón

https://www.indragroup.com/es/noticias/indra-exhibe-en-bacsi-2026-nuevas-capacidades-para-el-sostenimiento-de-aeronaves-la-conectividad-5g-en-vuelo-la-interaccion-piloto-caza-y-la-defensa-antidron

Indra y Synaptic Aviation impulsan la eficiencia con inteligencia artificial en los aeropuertos de Barcelona, Madrid y Palma de Mallorca

https://www.indragroup.com/es/noticias/indra-y-synaptic-aviation-impulsan-la-eficiencia-con-inteligencia-artificial-en-los-aeropuertos-de-barcelona-madrid-y-palma-de-mallorca

El sistema antidrón de Indra desplegado en Lituania acapara la atención de los países del flanco este de la OTAN

https://www.indragroup.com/es/noticias/el-sistema-antidron-de-indra-desplegado-en-lituania-acapara-la-atencion-de-los-paises-del-flanco-este-de-la-otan 

Indra Group y Diehl defence alcanzan un acuerdo para impulsar la soberanía europea en defensa aérea y misiles

https://www.indragroup.com/es/noticias/indra-group-y-diehl-defence-alcanzan-un-acuerdo-para-impulsar-la-soberania-europea-en-defensa-aerea-y-misiles 

Boost Air nace como el primer grupo aeronáutico español independiente

Boost Air nace como el primer grupo aeronáutico español independiente
 

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Madrid, 17 de marzo de 2026.- En 2025, Hyperion Fund y Corporación Financiera Azuaga aunaron esfuerzos para crear la mayor compañía de servicios aeronáuticos del mercado español y lo hicieron con la visión de construir un nuevo líder nacional e internacional del sector. En este contexto, y con la integración de Gestair, Brok-air y ATS Aviation nace Boost Air, un nuevo grupo aeronáutico llamado a convertirse en el referente español independiente del sector, con un modelo industrial 360º, presencia internacional y capacidad para prestar servicio a cualquier aeronave, en cualquier segmento, durante toda su vida útil.

Con amplia experiencia en los ámbitos de defensa, aviación ejecutiva y aviación comercial, la creación de Boost Air responde a un momento decisivo para la aviación, marcado por el crecimiento del sector, el envejecimiento de las flotas, el refuerzo de los programas de defensa y una demanda cada vez mayor de mantenimiento y soporte técnico que garantice la seguridad, fiabilidad y puntualidad de las aeronaves. Con ello y gracias a la integración de todas las capacidades de las tres compañías y el aprovechamiento de sus sinergias, Boost Air prevé duplicar su facturación en cinco años, partiendo de los cerca de los 300 millones actuales.

"Boost Air no es un cambio de marca, sino la evolución natural de tres compañías líderes que deciden operar como un único grupo para ofrecer una propuesta más sólida, más integrada y con mayor capacidad de respuesta ante las necesidades actuales y futuras de la aviación", afirma Miguel Ángel Morell, director general de Boost Air. "Nuestro objetivo es convertirnos en el grupo aeronáutico español independiente de referencia, con capacidad para competir sólidamente también fuera de nuestras fronteras".

Un modelo 360º único en España
La nueva compañía integra en una misma estructura todas las capacidades necesarias para una aeronave, desde la gestión y operación, mantenimiento en línea y base, reparación y gestión de componentes, diseño y modificación, incluidas conversiones especiales, capacidades específicas para defensa y formación de equipos técnicos y de vuelo. Todo ello con un enfoque transversal para tres grandes segmentos: defensa, aviación ejecutiva y aviación comercial.
"Hoy el mercado demanda socios capaces de ofrecer soluciones completas, con visión industrial, seguridad, agilidad y especialización técnica. Eso es precisamente lo que representa Boost Air: un ecosistema integrado que conecta todas las capacidades necesarias para que una aeronave siga volando con seguridad y fiabilidad", señala Morell.

Infraestructuras estratégicas en todo el territorio

Boost Air se presenta como un grupo de origen 100 % español, con centros de decisión y trabajo en España, preparado para competir en mercados internacionales de alta exigencia. Actualmente, el grupo opera en España, Malta y Portugal y prevé consolidar su presencia en el sur de Europa, además de avanzar de forma progresiva en otros mercados internacionales.
La compañía cuenta con una infraestructura estratégica de primer nivel en ubicaciones estratégicas como Madrid-Barajas, Cuatro Vientos, Málaga-Costa del Sol y Castellón, con más de 47.500 m² de hangares aprobados por organismos internacionales de aviación civil y con diversas aprobaciones militares.
El grupo además cuenta con 12.000m² adicionales en Barajas, lo que elevará su capacidad total hasta cerca de 60.000m² de hangares.

Liderazgo en aviación ejecutiva, comercial y defensa

En aviación ejecutiva, el grupo gestiona 37 aeronaves, supera las 10.000 horas de vuelo anuales, tramita más de 6.000 planes de vuelo al año y acumula más de 360.000 horas de vuelo históricas. En este segmento, el grupo combina gestión, operación, mantenimiento y soporte técnico bajo una misma estructura. En el ámbito del MRO ejecutivo, realiza más de 80.000 horas de trabajo anuales, atiende más de 140 aeronaves y ejecuta más de 350 revisiones y actuaciones técnicas.
En aviación comercial, trabaja con más de 100 aerolíneas, atiende más de 10.000 pernoctas, resuelve más de 200 situaciones AOG y supera las 11.000 asistencias técnicas anuales, además de intervenir o reemplazar más de 14.000 componentes al año para una cartera de más de 400 clientes.
En defensa, la compañía refuerza su papel como socio industrial nacional para las Fuerzas Armadas, con más de 25 años de experiencia en programas clave. Aporta capacidades en mantenimiento, modificación y soporte especializado para entornos de alta exigencia.

Más de 900 profesionales y una academia para asegurar el talento

Boost Air reúne a más de 900 profesionales entre técnicos, ingenieros, tripulaciones y especialistas, cuyo conocimiento y experiencia constituyen la base del nuevo grupo. Además, la compañía ha articulado una academia propia, concebida como una herramienta clave para responder al déficit estructural de talento en el sector aeronáutico. A través de ella, Boost Air forma técnicos de mantenimiento, tripulaciones y otros perfiles esenciales para garantizar el crecimiento futuro del grupo y del propio sector.
Con el nacimiento de Boost Air, España incorpora un nuevo grupo aeronáutico independiente con capacidad para integrar gestión, operación, mantenimiento, componentes, diseño y formación bajo una misma estructura industrial. Su propósito es claro: que cualquier aeronave, en cualquier segmento, encuentre dentro de Boost Air todas las capacidades necesarias a lo largo de su ciclo de vida.

Belgian F-16s Are Testing FZ275 Laser-Guided Rockets for C-UAS Role

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/14/belgian-f-16s-testing-fz275-laser-guided-rockets/

APKWS-Equipped A-10 Thunderbolt IIs are Flying Missions in Support of Operation Epic Fury

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/16/a-10-thunderbolt-iis-operation-epic-fury/

Epic Fury Enters Third Week as More B-52s, F-35s and Marines Deploy

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/16/epic-fury-enters-third-week/

UAE suspends foreign airline operations from Dubai airports

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/164878-uae-suspends-foreign-airline-operations-from-dubai-airports

airBaltic suspends Dubai flights until October 2026 amid Middle East security concerns

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/airbaltic/airbaltic-suspends-dubai-flights-until-october-2026-amid-middle-east-security-concerns/

SAS cancels 29 flights in Norway as fuel prices surge after Middle East escalation

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/scandinavian-airlines-system-sas/sas-cancels-29-flights-in-norway-as-fuel-prices-surge-after-middle-east-escalation/

IATA:Air Travel Demand Will More Than Double by 2050

https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-17-01/

China Airlines cuts back previous deal for A350-900s and A321neos

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/china-airlines-cuts-back-previous-deal-for-a350-900s-and-a321neos/166685.article

Poland Launches Operator Training for MEROPS Drone Interceptor to Bolster Air Defense

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/poland-launches-operator-training-for-merops-drone-interceptor-to-bolster-air-defense/

Boeing Secures $2.4 Billion US Air Force Contract to Accelerate E-7A Wedgetail Production

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/boeing-secures-2-4-billion-us-air-force-contract-to-accelerate-e-7a-wedgetail-production/

Rolls-Royce completes altitude, operability testing on F130 engine for B-52J programme

https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/air/rolls-royce-completes-altitude-operability-testing-on-f130-engine-for-b-52j-programme

Amazon unit withdraws from drone trade group, raises safety concerns

https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/amazon-unit-withdraws-drone-trade-group-raises-safety-concerns-2026-03-12/

Epic Fury reveals airpower’s limits in Iran conflict

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/epic-fury-reveals-airpowers-limits-in-iran-conflict/166666.article

Airbus and Leonardo open to collaboration on next-generation military helicopter despite differences

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/airbus-and-leonardo-open-to-collaboration-on-next-generation-military-helicopter-despite-differences/166669.article

Collins powers up tests of 1MW electric motors for hybridised PW1100G engine

https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/collins-powers-up-tests-of-1mw-electric-motors-for-hybridised-pw1100g-engine/166677.article

Airbus is preparing two uncrewed combat aircraft from Kratos for first flight with a European mission system

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-03-airbus-is-preparing-two-uncrewed-combat-aircraft-from-kratos-for-first-flight-with-a-european

Atlas Air Worldwide becomes Airbus’ largest A350F freighter customer with an order for 20 aircraft

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-03-atlas-air-worldwide-becomes-airbus-largest-a350f-freighter-customer-with-an-order-for-20-aircraft

Turquía revela el Baykar ‘K2’: munición merodeadora para misiones de ataque en enjambre de largo alcance

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/turquia-revela-el-baykar-k2-municion-merodeadora-para-misiones-de-ataque-en-enjambre-de-largo-alcance/

Türkiye Reveals Baykar “K2” Loitering Munition for Long-Range Swarm Strike Missions

• https://baykartech.com/en/press/k2-kamikaze-uav-takes-the-field/
• https://youtu.be/nlsMOeZQzZ4

Japan Releases First Official Photos of EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer Aircraft

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/12/japan-releases-official-photos-ec-2-stand-off-jammer/

Joby Flies First Electric Air Taxi Meeting FAA Design Criteria

https://www.flyingmag.com/joby-electric-air-taxi-test-faa-criteria/

Grubhub to Trial Drone Delivery, Joining DoorDash and Uber Eats

https://www.flyingmag.com/grubhub-trial-drone-delivery-new-jersey-dexa/

Vaeridion inaugurates new battery plant at former Lilium facility in Oberpfaffenhofen

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/vaeridion-inaugurates-new-battery-plant-at-former-lilium-facility-in-oberpfaffenhofen/166652.article

GE Aerospace Continues Next-Generation Helicopter Propulsion Research Study

https://www.geaerospace.com/news/press-releases/ge-aerospace-continues-next-generation-helicopter-propulsion-research-study

US aviation industry seeks 2032 deadline extension for 5G-related altimeter upgrades

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/us-aviation-industry-seeks-2032-deadline-extension-for-5g-related-altimeter-upgrades/166642.article

B-1B bombers spotted at RAF Fairford being loaded with 900kg guided bombs

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/b-1b-bombers-spotted-at-raf-fairford-being-loaded-with-900kg-guided-bombs/166635.article

B-1B bombers spotted at RAF Fairford being loaded with 900kg guided bombs

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/b-1b-bombers-spotted-at-raf-fairford-being-loaded-with-900kg-guided-bombs/166635.article

Russia has dramatically expanded its unmanned air vehicle production complex

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/russia-scales-yelabuga-uav-facility-to-116-buildings/166649.article

Windracers ULTRA Heavy-Lift Drone to Map Greenland’s Melting Ice for Critical Climate Research

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/windracers-ultra-heavy-lift-drone-to-map-greenlands-melting-ice-for-critical-climate-research/

Joby Aviation Hits Major Milestone with First FAA-Conforming Aircraft Tests

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/joby-aviation-hits-major-milestone-with-first-faa-conforming-aircraft-tests/

US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling plane crashes over Iraq, at least five crew on board | CNN

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/03/12/middleeast/us-air-force-refueling-aircraft-kc135-lost-intl-hnk-ml

Iran struck Ali al Salem, where Italian military personnel are also deployed. Here are the characteristics of the base

https://en.ilsole24ore.com/art/hit-by-iran-ali-salem-where-italian-troops-are-also-deployed-here-are-base-characteristics-AICL2LoB?refresh_ce=1

New Belgian investment holding FLARE launched in aerospace and defence sector

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/new-belgian-investment-holding-flare-launched-in-aerospace-and-defence-sector/

U.S. KC-135 tanker lost in incident over western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury

https://www.aviation24.be/military-aircraft/usaf/u-s-kc-135-tanker-lost-in-incident-over-western-iraq-during-operation-epic-fury/

British Airways pilot arrested over alleged secret filming of sexual encounters

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/international-airlines-group-iag/british-airways/pilot-arrested-over-alleged-secret-filming-of-sexual-encounters/

Qantas raises international fares as fuel shocks continue

https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/03/qantas-raises-international-fares-as-fuel-shocks-continue/

Air New Zealand slashes flights to save fuel costs

https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/03/air-new-zealand-slashes-flights-to-save-fuel-costs/

France’s Thales launches air and missile defense rival to US Golden Dome

• https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/news-centre/press-releases/thales-launches-skydefender-integral-air-and-missile-defence-dome
• https://newatlas.com/military/thales-skydefender-brings-missile-defense-whole-regions/

[Podcast] Ataque estadounidense a Irán en marzo de 2026

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-ataque-estadounidense-a-iran-en-marzo-de-2026/

Alabuga’s Shahed 136 (Geran 2) Warheads: A Dangerous Escalation

https://isis-online.org/isis-reports/alabugas-shahed-136-geran-2-warheads-a-dangerous-escalation

Ukrainian company "Aerobavovna" revives the use of aerostats for modern warfare | УНН

https://unn.ua/en/news/ukrainian-company-aerobavovna-revives-the-use-of-aerostats-for-modern-warfare

Radar bases housing key US missile interceptor hit in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, satellite images show

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/03/05/middleeast/radar-bases-us-missile-defense-iran-war-intl-invs

Archer Escalates Air Taxi Rivalry, Claiming Joby Hides China Ties

https://www.flyingmag.com/archer-air-taxi-rivalry-joby-china-ties/

Electra Selected as Premier Private Partner for Trump Administration’s New Advanced Air Mobility Program

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/electra-selected-as-premier-private-partner-for-trump-administrations-new-advanced-air-mobility-program/

Sikorsky to Test Trio of Next-Gen Autonomous Aircraft in 2026

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/sikorsky-to-test-trio-of-next-gen-autonomous-aircraft-in-2026/

Sikorsky Collaborates with Robinson Helicopter Company to Integrate MATRIX™ Autonomy into Robinson R66 TURBINETRUCK

https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2026-03-10-Sikorsky-Collaborates-with-Robinson-Helicopter-Company-to-Integrate-MATRIX-TM-Autonomy-into-Robinson-R66-TURBINETRUCK

EASA extends warning to avoid Middle East and Persian Gulf airspace until 18 March

https://www.aviation24.be/organisations/easa-european-aviation-safety-agency/easa-extends-warning-to-avoid-middle-east-and-persian-gulf-airspace-until-18-march/

UAE’s AH-64 Apaches Swat Down Iranian Shahed Drones with M230 Chain Gun

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/10/uae-ah-64-apaches-counter-drone/

B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Spotted During Aerial Refueling Test For The First Time

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/11/b-21-raider-aar/

Robinson Helicopter launches unmanned division, envisions next-gen helo drones

https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/robinson-helicopter-launches-unmanned-division-envisions-next-gen-helo-drones/

Robinson assembling R88 cabins in preparation for first flight; announces new suppliers at Verticon

https://verticalmag.com/news/robinson-assembling-r88-cabins-in-preparation-for-first-flight-announces-new-suppliers-at-verticon/

Boeing says wiring flaws could delay first-quarter 737 MAX jet deliveries

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-wiring-flaws-delay-some-737-max-deliveries-wsj-reports-2026-03-10/

Dassault Aviation Unveils the Falcon 10X – New Top of the Line Falcon

https://www.dassault-aviation.com/en/group/press/press-kits/dassault-aviation-unveils-the-falcon-10x-new-top-of-the-line-falcon/

Archer accuses Joby of fraud over alleged China ties

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/archer-accuses-joby-of-fraud-over-alleged-china-ties/166601.article

De Havilland Canada and Avincis Aviation Announce Joint Initiatives

https://dehavilland.com/partnerships/de-havilland-canada-and-avincis-aviation-announce-joint-initiatives/

De Havilland starts assembling major components of first DHC-515

https://dehavilland.com/our-team/de-havilland-canada-provides-production-update-on-de-havilland-canadair-515-aircraft/

Jet2 introducing virtual-reality walkaround training after system’s regulatory approval

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/jet2-introducing-virtual-reality-walkaround-training-after-systems-regulatory-approval/166609.article

SYOS Aerospace’s SA200 uncrewed autonomous helicopter has successfully completed a series of ‘fully autonomous mission’ trials, clearing the Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for serial production.

https://euro-sd.com/2026/03/news/industry-news/49864/syos-autonomous-uncrewed-heavy-lift-helicopter/

SYOS Aerospace awarded New Zealand Defence Force contract for multi-domain autonomous vehicles, structured experimentation and capability development.

https://euro-sd.com/2026/03/news/industry-news/49864/syos-autonomous-uncrewed-heavy-lift-helicopter/