New wave: the latest aerial assets in the war on wildfires

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/new-wave-the-latest-aerial-assets-in-the-war-on-wildfires/162261.article 

US fighters use low-cost APKWS rockets to down Houthi attack drones

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/us-fighters-use-low-cost-apkws-rockets-to-down-houthi-attack-drones/162279.article 

USA, allies wrap up Sea Dragon ASW exercise

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usa-allies-wrap-up-sea-dragon-asw-exercise/162282.article 

Aeroflot Group to consolidate B737s at Pobeda

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/151779-aeroflot-group-to-consolidate-b737s-at-pobeda 

​Shield AI to assist KAI in development of Korean AI pilot

https://www.flightglobal.com/shield-ai-to-assist-kai-in-development-of-korean-ai-pilot/162283.article 

Canadian investigators highlight CRJ900’s descent rate prior to February Toronto crash

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/canadian-investigators-highlight-crj900s-descent-rate-prior-to-february-toronto-crash/162293.article 

Airbus Canada rolls out sustainable aviation fuel, unlocking 100% SAF capacity across all delivery centres worldwide

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-03-airbus-canada-rolls-out-sustainable-aviation-fuel-unlocking-100-saf?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Gray Eagle Drone Achieves Milestone | Smart Camouflage Program Advances | South Korean Army Drone Collides with Helicopter

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/gray-eagle-drone-achieves-milestone-smart-camouflage-program-advances-south-korean-army-drone-collides-with-helicopter-0242700/ 

USAF Expands Angry Kitten EW Pod Integration to Larger Aircraft | GE Aerospace Secures $5 Billion Contract for F110 Engines | Leonardo and Baykar Sign MoU for UAV Joint Venture

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/usaf-expands-angry-kitten-ew-pod-integration-to-larger-aircraft-ge-aerospace-secures-5-billion-contract-for-f110-engines-leonardo-and-baykar-sign-mou-for-uav-joint-venture-0242705/ 

Sierra Nevada Corp. Wins Deal to Support A-29C | Thales to Equip Dutch Subs With Advanced Sonar Systems | Exail Develops Next-Gen Mine Countermeasures in UAE

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/sierra-nevada-corp-wins-deal-to-support-a-29c-thales-to-equip-dutch-subs-with-advanced-sonar-systems-exail-develops-next-gen-mine-countermeasures-in-uae-0242710/ 

Russia's Kosmos Airlines suspends AOC amid financial woes

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/151778-russias-kosmos-airlines-suspends-aoc-amid-financial-woes 

France buys more Rafale fighter jets

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/03/france-buys-more-rafale-fighter-jets/ 

Ryanair files criminal case against disruptive passenger in Spain

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/ryanair-files-criminal-case-against-disruptive-passenger-in-spain/ 

Major airspace restructure enhances efficiency over The Netherlands and northwest Germany

https://www.aviation24.be/air-traffic-control/muac/major-airspace-restructure-enhances-efficiency-over-the-netherlands-and-northwest-germany/ 

Overhead bin fire on Hong Kong Airlines flight, safely diverts to Fuzhou

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/hong-kong-airlines/overhead-bin-fire-on-hong-kong-airlines-flight-safely-diverts-to-fuzhou/ 

Virgin Australia tour aims to encourage girls into aviation careers

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/03/virgin-australia-tour-aims-to-encourage-girls-into-aviation-careers/ 

Kratos is Working on a Secret Hypersonic Drone

https://theaviationist.com/2025/03/20/kratos-secret-hypersonic-drone/ 

Boeing blamed for whistleblower’s death in new lawsuit

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/times-watchdog/boeing-blamed-for-whistleblowers-death-in-new-lawsuit/

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 Removed From Service After Laptop Fire Breaks Out In Reno

https://simpleflying.com/laptop-fire-southwest-airlines-boeing-737-800-reno/ 

Heathrow airport closed after electrical fire causes ‘significant’ power outage

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/heathrow-airport-closed-after-electrical-fire-causes-significant-power-outage/162298.article 

[Episodio Extra] Analisis de la industria de aviacion antiincendios en Europa - Sandglass Patrol

La industria de la aviación anti-incendios europea parece más viva que nunca:

• Kepplair está desarrollando un A330 antiincendios
• Hynaero está desarrollando un anfibio
• Airbus ha firmado un acuerdo con ello, y está desarrollando un kit paletizado para el A400M
• Coulson quiere operar en Europa
• Positive Aviation quiere transformar un ATR-72
• se ha firmado con Canadair la compra de 22 nuevos aviones
• y este año el Aerial Fire Fighting Europe se celebra en Burdeos del 26 al 27 de marzo

¿Qué está pasando?¿Por qué tantos desarrollos? Todo esto y un poco más lo analizamos en este episodio extra. Esperamos que lo disfrutéis.

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/episodio-extra-analisis-de-la-industria-de-aviacion-antiincendios-en-europa/ 

Analyzing the NetZero Initiative: A Critical Examination | by On Aviation™ | Mar, 2025 | Medium

https://onaviation.medium.com/analyzing-the-netzero-initiative-a-critical-examination-fff32ff234d8 

Orlando's preface mentions a previous version of the same article he wrote for the Bank Directors Association of Nigeria journal: https://bdan.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BDAN-MAGAZINE-DRAFT-FEB-24.pdf?utm_source=blufly.media&utm_campaign=05912&bookmarktoken=#page=30

Embraer conducts structural wing test for unmanned New Technologies Demonstration Platform

https://embraer.com/global/en/news?slug=1207534-embraer-conducts-structural-wing-test-for-new-technologies-demonstration-platform

SiRTAP y Milano, los dos MALE tácticos españoles cara a cara

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/sirtap-y-milano-los-dos-male-tacticos-espanoles-cara-a-cara/

BETA completes electric aircraft flight demonstrations across Utah - Vertical Mag

https://verticalmag.com/press-releases/beta-completes-electric-aircraft-flight-demonstrations-across-utah/ 

Electra.aero | Electra Secures 2,200 Pre-Orders for its Groundbreaking electric Ultra Short Aircraft

https://www.electra.aero/news/electra-secures-2-200-pre-orders?utm_source=blufly.media&utm_campaign=05908 

"Digital Ecosystem Takes Flight" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/x2LunY8jPWg?si=InBEXfkRZOq8Kn4p 

Aparecen nuevas imágenes del misterioso avión sin cola de Chengdu - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/aparecen-nuevas-imagenes-del-misterioso-avion-sin-cola-de-chengdu/ 

Hand-deployable coaxial nano drone flies in at under 250 grams

https://newatlas.com/drones/ascent-helius-ndaa-compliant-coaxial-nano-uav/ 

Aerial Fire Fighting Europe se celebra en Burdeos del 26 al 27 de marzo

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/aerial-fire-fighting-europe-se-celebra-en-burdeos-del-26-al-27-de-marzo/

Can NASA remain nonpartisan when basic spaceflight truths are shredded? - Ars Technica

https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/03/can-nasa-remain-nonpartisan-when-basic-spaceflight-truths-are-shredded/ 

Hawaii Seaglider Takes Off With Live Trials And Big Risks - Beat of Hawaii

https://beatofhawaii.com/hawaii-seaglider-takes-off-with-live-trials-and-big-risks/ 

https://www.hawaiiseaglider.org/

Aerial Fire Fighting Series: Europe Conference and Exhibition - March 26-27

https://tangentlink-events.com/affe25 

El último piloto superviviente de la Batalla de Gran Bretaña, John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway DFC, ha fallecido

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/el-ultimo-piloto-superviviente-de-la-batalla-de-gran-bretana-john-paddy-hemingway-dfc-ha-fallecido/

Germany’s defense splurge set to favor European companies

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/germanys-defense-splurge-set-to-favor-european-companies/

Trump nominates longtime airlines executive to lead FAA

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/trump-nominates-longtime-airlines-executive-to-lead-faa/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

China’s Mysterious J-36 Next-Gen Aircraft Spotted During Second Test Flight

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/chinas-mystery-sixth-generation-jet-appears-again/162248.article

https://theaviationist.com/2025/03/17/j-36-second-test-flight/ 

https://www.twz.com/air/chinas-j-36-heavy-stealth-fighter-seen-flying-for-second-time

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202503/1330293.shtml

https://youtu.be/RjAxazDZC8g

U.S. Continues Strikes in Yemen as part of Large-Scale Campaign Against Houthis

https://theaviationist.com/2025/03/18/us-strikes-large-scale-campaign-against-houthis/ 

Exclusive: Boeing Update On F-15EX Program

https://simpleflying.com/exclusive-boeing-update-f-15ex/ 

12 Dead, 5 Rescued & 1 Missing After Lanhsa JS32 Aircraft Crash In The Ocean

https://simpleflying.com/12-dead-5-rescued-1-missing-after-lanhsa-js32-aircraft-crash-in-the-ocean/ 

Airline CEO Predicts 4-Year Global Airbus & Boeing Aircraft Shortage

https://simpleflying.com/airline-ceo-predicts-4-year-global-aircraft-shortage/ 

Beyond Aero reveals details about fuel-cell system for conceptual electric business jet

https://www.flightglobal.com/beyond-aero-reveals-details-about-fuel-cell-system-for-conceptual-electric-business-jet/162239.article 

FAA complies with court order to reinstate fired employees

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/faa-complies-with-court-order-to-reinstate-fired-employees/162243.article 

​Landing UAV destroys parked South Korean helicopter

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/landing-uav-destroys-parked-south-korean-surion/162253.article 

A380 testbed starts series of flights aimed at in-service fleet improvement

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/a380-testbed-starts-series-of-flights-aimed-at-in-service-fleet-improvement/162251.article 

Record orders propelled IAI’s financial performance in 2024

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/record-orders-propelled-iais-financial-performance-in-2024/162256.article 

Paraglider faces fine of up to €250,000 for disrupting air traffic at Palma de Mallorca Airport (Son Sant Joan)

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/palma-de-mallorca-pmi/paraglider-faces-fine-of-up-to-e250000-for-disrupting-air-traffic/ 

Small Extra EA-400 plane crashes in Swiss Alps, all on board killed

A small Extra EA-400 plane, registered D-EXIK, crashed and exploded just minutes after taking off from St. Moritz Samedan Airport in Switzerland, killing all passengers and crew, presumably three people. Eyewitnesses reported the aircraft spinning before impact, followed by a massive fireball. Authorities have yet to confirm reports that a German family was among the […]

https://www.aviation24.be/miscellaneous/accidents/small-plane-crashes-in-swiss-alps-all-on-board-killed/ 

Starliner astronauts to return home after Falcon 9 arrives at ISS

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/03/starliner-astronauts-to-return-home-after-falcon-9-arrives-at-iss/ 

Gironde : le point de bascule pour Hynaero, la start-up qui planche sur un nouvel avion bombardier d’eau ?

https://www.sudouest.fr/economie/aeronautique/gironde-le-point-de-bascule-pour-hynaero-la-start-up-qui-planche-sur-un-nouvel-avion-bombardier-d-eau-23626521.php 

Turkey Submits Request to Purchase 40 Typhoon Fighters - Militarnyi

https://mil.in.ua/en/news/turkey-submits-request-to-purchase-40-typhoon-fighters/ 

John Hemingway: Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies aged 105

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg1z42pkj8o 

NASA’s stuck astronauts welcome their newly arrived replacements to the space station

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nasas-stuck-astronauts-welcome-their-newly-arrived-replacements-to-the-space-station/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

General Atomics Tested Gray Eagle ER UAS Using Proliferated Low Earth Orbit Satellites

https://theaviationist.com/2025/03/15/ga-asi-gray-eagle-er-pleo-satellites/ 

U.S. Air Force Seeks Single Type to Replace C-32 and C-40 VIP Transports

https://theaviationist.com/2025/03/16/usaf-seeks-single-type-replace-vip-transports/ 

The GCAP Program: A Step Towards Europe’s Military Autonomy and Interoperability

https://theaviationist.com/2025/03/17/gcap-institute-for-international-affairs-study/ 

Russian civil aircraft production needs structural overhaul: United Aircraft chief

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/russian-civil-aircraft-production-needs-structural-overhaul-united-aircraft-chief/162232.article 

Modified Superjet 100 conducts maiden flight with Russian-built PD-8 engines

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/modified-superjet-100-conducts-maiden-flight-with-russian-built-pd-8-engines/162237.article 

Contract Extension for KC-135 Fuel Management Repairs | Nigerian Navy’s Second OPV-76 Completes Sea Trials | Poland’s Balanced Approach to Defense Cooperation

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/contract-extension-for-kc-135-fuel-management-repairs-nigerian-navys-second-opv-76-completes-sea-trials-polands-balanced-approach-to-defense-cooperation-0242691/ 

Canada to Invest $18 Billion in New Helicopter Fleet | Turkish Navy Tests Submarine-Launched Atmaca | DoS Approved FMS To Japan

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/canada-to-invest-18-billion-in-new-helicopter-fleet-turkish-navy-tests-submarine-launched-atmaca-dos-approved-fms-to-japan-0242695/ 

Korean Air to keep A380s and B747s amid delivery delays

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/151556-korean-air-to-keep-a380s-and-b747s-amid-delivery-delays 

RAFAEL and Elbit Systems to supply an Integrated Maritime EW Self-Protection Solution for Frigate Installation to NATO European Countries

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/03/rafael-and-elbit-systems-to-supply-an-integrated-maritime-ew-self-protection-solution-for-frigate-installation-to-nato-european-countries/ 

Seeing in the Dark: The F-35’s External Night Vision Camera

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/03/seeing-in-the-dark-the-f-35s-external-night-vision-camera/ 

Eurowings flight to Norway returns to Düsseldorf after eight-hour journey

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/lufthansa-group/eurowings/flight-to-norway-returns-to-dusseldorf-after-eight-hour-journey/ 

Christmas Bullet: el peor avión de la historia (y el mayor vendehumos de la historia aeronáutica)

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/christmas-bullet-el-peor-avion-de-la-historia-o-el-mayor-vendehumos-de-la-historia/ 

Global Airlines' Airbus A380 Finally Has Its Own Livery

https://simpleflying.com/global-airlines-airbus-a380-finally-has-own-livery/ 

Joby and Virgin Atlantic Announce Partnership | Joby

https://www.jobyaviation.com/news/uk-electric-air-taxi-service-on-the-horizon/ 

BlackSky Showcases AI-Driven Analytics from High-Resolution Gen-3 Imagery Just Weeks After Launch

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/BlackSky_Showcases_AI_Driven_Analytics_from_High_Resolution_Gen_3_Imagery_Just_Weeks_After_Launch_999.html 

NASA hit by DOGE layoffs, office closures; Boeing's X-66A R&D continues for now - Leeham News and Analysis

https://leehamnews.com/2025/03/11/nasa-hit-by-doge-layoffs-office-closures-boeings-x-66a-rd-continues-for-now/ 

SpaceX delays flight to replace NASA’s stuck astronauts after launchpad problem

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/spacex-delays-flight-to-replace-nasas-stuck-astronauts-after-launch-pad-problem/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

FAA proposes inspections for ‘excessive gaps’ in Boeing’s 787

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/faa-proposes-inspections-for-excessive-gaps-in-boeings-787/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

All eyes on the engine after older Boeing 737 catches fire in Denver

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/all-eyes-on-the-engine-after-older-boeing-737-catches-fire-in-denver/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

USMC Receives First SkyTower II Pod for ‘Digital Quarterback’ MQ-9 Reapers

https://theaviationist.com/2025/03/12/usmc-receives-first-skytower-ii-pod-mq-9-reapers/ 

Canada Reconsidering $13.2 Billion F-35 Purchase Amid Growing Tensions With The U.S.

https://theaviationist.com/2025/03/15/canada-reconsidering-f-35/ 

Portugal Drops Plans for F-35 Citing U.S. Political Uncertainty

https://theaviationist.com/2025/03/13/portugal-f-35-plans/ 

The DC-7: Last Of The Douglas Propeller-Powered Transports

https://simpleflying.com/the-dc-7-last-of-the-douglas-propeller-powered-transports/ 

Aeroflot posts first full year profit since pandemic

https://www.rusaviainsider.com/aeroflot-posts-first-full-year-profit-since-pandemic/ 

FAA Statement on NTSB Recommendations for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-statement-ntsb-recommendations-dca 

Boeing Appoints Don Ruhmann as New Chief Aerospace Safety Officer

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131531 

Tejas Mk1 conducts successful test of ASTRA air-to-air missile

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/tejas-mk1-conducts-successful-test-of-astra-air-to-air-missile/162197.article 

Jazeera Airways heavily fined over A320 collision with Kuwaiti military balloon

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/jazeera-airways-heavily-fined-over-a320-collision-with-kuwaiti-military-balloon/162199.article 

Ryanair 737 descended unnoticed during go-around after crew did not clarify autopilot status

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ryanair-737-descended-unnoticed-during-go-around-after-crew-did-not-clarify-autopilot-status/162221.article 

Portugal suggests it may pass on F-35 acquisition, questioning US reliability

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/portugal-suggests-it-may-pass-on-f-35-acquisition-questioning-us-reliability/162224.article 

Pilatus rolls out PC-12 Pro update of single turboprop

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/pilatus-rolls-out-pc-12-pro-update-of-single-turboprop/162230.article 

Airbus wraps up VERTICON 2025 with commitments for 118 helicopters

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-03-airbus-wraps-up-verticon-2025-with-commitments-for-118-helicopters?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Anduril To Supply Drones To USMC | EU Is Upgrading GPS Center | Vietnam Completes L-39 Skyfox Acquisition

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/anduril-to-supply-drones-to-usmc-eu-is-upgrading-gps-center-vietnam-completes-l-39-skyfox-acquisition-0242687/ 

Leonardo at Verticon 2025: new orders and new markets confirm Leonardo’s strong position in the global commercial helicopter sector

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/03/leonardo-at-verticon-2025-new-orders-and-new-markets-confirm-leonardos-strong-position-in-the-global-commercial-helicopter-sector/ 

Airbus wraps up VERTICON 2025 with commitments for 118 helicopters

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/03/airbus-wraps-up-verticon-2025-with-commitments-for-118-helicopters/ 

Newark Airport TSA stops passenger attempting to smuggle turtle in his pants

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/new-york-newark/tsa-stops-passenger-attempting-to-smuggle-turtle-in-his-pants/ 

NTSB calls for permanent ban on helicopter operations near Washington Reagan following deadly midair collision

https://www.aviation24.be/organisations/ntsb-national-transportation-safety-board/calls-for-permanent-ban-on-helicopter-operations-near-washington-reagan-following-deadly-midair-collision/ 

Passenger arrested after assaulting United Airlines gate agent at Washington Dulles

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/united-airlines/passenger-arrested-after-assaulting-united-airlines-gate-agent-at-washington-dulles/ 

Germanwings A320 near Barcelonnette on Mar 24th 2015, first officer alone in cockpit, initiated rapid descent, aircraft impacted terrain

https://avherald.com/h?article=483a5651/0164&opt=0 

Qantas medical incident shows risk of single-pilot flights, says AIPA

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/03/qantas-medical-incident-shows-risk-of-single-pilot-flights-says-aipa/ 

NASA uses new technology to understand California wildfires

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2025/03/12/nasa-uses-new-technology-to-understand-california-wildfires/ 

NASA’s X-59 turns up power, throttles through engine tests

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2025/03/13/nasas-x-59-turns-up-power-throttles-through-engine-tests/ 

Red Flag 25-1 celebrates 50 years of excellence

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2025/03/13/red-flag-25-1-celebrates-50-years-of-excellence/ 

Canada reconsidering F-35 purchase amid tensions with Washington, says minister | CBC News

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/f35-blair-trump-1.7484477 

Airbus aportará su experiencia al Fregate-F100, que quiere ser el «Canadair europeo»

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/airbus-aportara-su-experiencia-al-fregate-f100-que-quiere-ser-el-canadair-europeo/

"Introducing the Airbus H140" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/8sBIMl4V4yo?si=xdOCDClI95vb3PXQ 

El mito del "Kill Switch" del F-35 - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/el-mito-del-kill-switch-del-f-35/