2026

Latest news, features, analysis and defence industry coverage related to 2026.

Qatar Airways Operates Limited Flight Schedule

10 Mar 2026 Qatar Airways

Airlines

Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe full reopening of Qatari airspace by the relevant authorities.

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Air India marks International Womens Day

10 Mar 2026 Air India

Airlines

In a powerful tribute to International Women’s Day, Air India is taking to the skies with 9 all-women managed flights, showcasing the expertise and leadership of women at every level of the journey.

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WearCheck lightens the fleets cost burden

10 Mar 2026 Wearcheck

Wearcheck

Specialist condition monitoring company WearCheck is driven by a clear purpose: to help engines, machinery and mechanical assets run at optimum performance while keeping maintenance spend under control.

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How WearCheck training boosts asset reliability

2 Mar 2026 Wearcheck

Wearcheck

In workshops, plants and pits across Southern Africa, the craft of machinery maintenance is changing faster than many teams can keep up with. Ever-tightening production targets, increasingly complex asset fleets, and the rising cost of getting maintenance wrong all contribute to industrial inefficiency.

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Archer to Bring Starlink On Board Midnight Air Taxis

1 Mar 2026 Archer Aviation

Businesss Aviation

Archer Aviation Inc. announced it will work with Starlink to bring stable, reliable and high-speed connectivity to its air taxis, marking Starlink’s entry into the emerging air mobility category and an industry-first collaboration.

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DigiFlight CEO to receive Tech Leader Award

1 Mar 2026 DigiFlight

Helicopters

Stanford Oliver, CEO of DigiFlight, Camelot Secure, and Phoenix NextGen, LLC (flight training and simulation), has been selected to receive a BEYA STEM Conference Outstanding Achievement, Modern Day Technology Leader award. Oliver will receive the award at the 2026 BEYA STEM Conference, held February 12-14, at the Baltimore Convention Center and online.

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Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo Partnership

1 Mar 2026 Leonardo

Helicopters

Adani Defence & Aerospace, the flagship defence and aerospace arm of Adani Enterprises Ltd and a frontrunner in India's defence sector, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leonardo.

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Airbnb is offering $750 USD to new FIFA World Cup 2026

1 Mar 2026 Airbnb

Travel

With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on the horizon, millions of people around the world are eagerly making travel plans to attend the biggest sporting event on the planet.

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RPM Living joins Airbnbs Apartment program

1 Mar 2026 Airbnb

Hotels

RPM Living, one of the largest multifamily property managers in the United States, has joined Airbnb’s Airbnb-friendly program after an initial pilot, expanding responsible, operator-approved hosting across its portfolio.

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Airbnb Community Fund donates nearly $10M

1 Mar 2026 Airbnb

Travel

Airbnb is pleased to announce the latest recipients of the Airbnb Community Fund, which include more than 130 organizations making a difference in 25 countries across the globe.

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Emirates and ADR Redefine Accessible Travel

1 Mar 2026 Emirates

Travel

There are over 100 million people with autism and/or sensory sensitivities worldwide. Data shows that 78% of them refrain from travelling due to fear of navigating unfamiliar environments. Emirates and Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) have therefore decided to help break down these 'invisible barriers' by hosting a 'Travel Rehearsal' at Rome Fiumicino Airport on February 21.

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FAA approve Coptersafety AW169 sim

1 Mar 2026 Copter Safety

Technology

Coptersafety’s TRU AW169 full flight simulator with Phase 8 avionics has been qualified to Level D by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Level D qualification is only assigned to full flight simulators that meet the highest standards of the FAA.

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