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Mexican carriers Volaris and Viva Aerobus shareholders approve 50/50 merger forming Grupo Más Vuelos, controlling 70-75% of domestic seats. Pending regulatory approval from Mexico, US, and Colombia. #Volaris #VivaAerobus #Mexico airpronews.com/2026/03/27/vol…

Tennessee Senate Bill 2473 seeks to shift control of major airport boards from local to state officials, creating a 9-member commission with state-appointed majority seats. Airports in Memphis, Chattanooga, and Tri-Cities gain financial autonomy. #Tennessee #Memphis #Aviation airpronews.com/2026/03/27/ten…

MBRAH and Lufthansa Technik Middle East open a new Painting & Grinding Center in Dubai to enhance MRO capabilities and reduce aircraft repair turnaround times. #MBRAH #LufthansaTechnik #DubaiAviation airpronews.com/2026/03/27/mbr…

Direct Maintenance (Magnetic Line) begins line maintenance for American Airlines’ Boeing 777 and 787 fleets at Dublin Airport from Jan 2026. Services include ETOPS checks with facility expansion to support up to five daily wide-body flights in peak season. #AmericanAirlines #Dublin #Aviation airpronews.com/2026/03/27/dir…

IAG is stepping back from TAP Air Portugal bid due to Portugal’s 49.9% ownership cap and strict conditions. Lufthansa and Air France-KLM remain key contenders. Deadline for offers is April 2, 2026. #IAG #TAPAirPortugal #EuropeanAviation airpronews.com/2026/03/27/iag…

United Airlines and AFA-CWA announce a tentative 5-year contract with top pay reaching $100/hr and a $740M signing bonus. New boarding and sit pay included. Pending ratification by 30,000 flight attendants. #UnitedAirlines #AFA #AviationLabor airpronews.com/2026/03/27/uni…

The US Senate funded most of DHS on March 27, 2026, ending a 6-week shutdown that crippled airport security. TSA staffing shortages caused long lines and closed lanes. ICE funding remains separate, previously approved. #DHS #USTSA #USSenate airpronews.com/2026/03/27/us-…

A Hughes 500 helicopter operated by Airborne Aviation crashed near Kalalau Beach, Kauai, killing three and injuring two. FAA and NTSB investigate amid ongoing safety concerns for Hawaii aerial tours. #AirborneAviation #Kauai #HelicopterSafety airpronews.com/2026/03/27/hel…

Lufthansa’s 100th-anniversary Airbus A321neo "Hamm" features employee-designed livery showcasing personal stories and historic milestones. The fleet includes multiple Airbus and Boeing aircraft with interactive QR codes. #Lufthansa #Airbus #Aviation airpronews.com/2026/03/27/luf…

EASA alerts theft of 630 scrapped aircraft engine parts in Spain, including critical Life-Limited Parts from CFM56, PW1100G, V2500, and RB211 engines. Parts are classified as Suspected Unapproved Parts. Operators urged to audit inventories. #EASA #AviationSafety #Spain airpronews.com/2026/03/27/eas…

AURA AERO secures permit for 50,000 sqm AURA Factory at Toulouse-Francazal Airport. Facility to produce hybrid-electric ERA aircraft and drones, creating 1,600+ jobs. Groundbreaking set for late 2026, operations by 2028. #AURAAERO #Toulouse #HybridElectric airpronews.com/2026/03/27/aur…

FlyFocus unveils KURIER, a 600-kg unmanned helicopter for battlefield logistics carrying 200+ kg payloads. Developed by a Polish consortium, funded by Ministry of Defence, nearing TRL-6 after successful tests. #FlyFocus #Poland #UnmannedHelicopter airpronews.com/2026/03/27/fly…

Firefly Aerospace and Lockheed Martin completed rapid payload processing in under 12 hours and a full 36-hour launch simulation for the U.S. Space Force's VICTUS DIEM mission. #FireflyAerospace #USSpaceForce #VICTUSDIEM airpronews.com/2026/03/26/fir…

Alstom awarded €380M contract to upgrade Houston's Skyway with 16 new Innovia APM R vehicles and a 15-year ops & maintenance extension. Upgrades include Urbalis train control and new station doors. Interim busing to reduce disruptions. #Alstom #Houston #AutomatedTransit airpronews.com/2026/03/26/als…

Jacksonville issues demolition permit for Otto Aerospace's hangar at Cecil Airport, starting a $430M investment to build Phantom 3500 jets. 400 jobs by 2031, 1,200 by 2040. Flexjet orders 300 aircraft. #OttoAerospace #Jacksonville #Phantom3500 airpronews.com/2026/03/26/jac…

Southwest Airlines opened a new crew base at Austin Airport, creating 2,000 jobs with avg salaries of $180K. Supported by $19.5M in state/local incentives, it strengthens Southwest's 45% AUS market share and adds new nonstop routes. #SouthwestAirlines #Austin #AUS airpronews.com/2026/03/26/sou…

Chase Field Industrial Airport in Beeville, TX, joins the Texas Airport System Plan, unlocking state funding for maintenance and capital improvements. This supports aerospace and industrial growth in South Texas. #BeeDevelopmentAuthority #Texas #Aviation airpronews.com/2026/03/26/cha…

An intoxicated man breached Daytona Beach International Airport security, nearly colliding with an Embry-Riddle plane. He was detained within 30 seconds. FBI and local authorities are investigating. Flight operations remained unaffected. #DaytonaBeach #EmbryRiddle #AirportSecurity airpronews.com/2026/03/26/day…

Bombardier delivers first Global 8000 to NetJets, kicking off plans for a 24-aircraft fleet. The jet offers Mach 0.95 speed, 8,000 nm range, and low cabin altitude for comfort. #Bombardier #NetJets #BusinessAviation airpronews.com/2026/03/26/bom…

NRG2fly delivered its first Megawatt Charging System to Væridion’s new hangar near Munich, enabling sub-30-minute charging for electric aircraft. Væridion targets prototype flights by 2027 and commercial ops by 2030. #NRG2fly #Væridion #ElectricAviation airpronews.com/2026/03/26/nrg…