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Airfare on routes between Asia-Europe soar as Middle East crisis shuts Gulf hubs
Intercontinental flights from Asia to Europe are facing a severe capacity crunch as major airports across the Middle East remain closed for a fourth consecutive day Seat availability on key routes has collapsed, ticket prices have soared to multiples of their normal levels, and airlines…
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Macron outlines expanded European role for France’s nuclear deterrence
Speaking from the Île Longue naval base in western France, the home port of the country’s nuclear-armed ballistic-missile submarines, on March 2, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron…
AURA AERO secures first firm order for ERA hybrid airliner from French operator
French electric and hybrid aircraft developer AURA AERO announced on March 2, 2026, that it has received the first firm order for its future ERA airliner. The ERA is a 19-seater…
Leonardo’s new $1.3B UK contract for military helicopters secures Yeovil future
Leonardo UK has landed a billion-dollar contract with the British government to build 23 new medium-lift helicopters (NMH) for the country’s armed forces. On March 2, 2026, the UK government…
Zelenskyy: No request from Starmer for Ukraine experts to counter Iranian drones
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he has not received a direct request after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly announced the deployment of Ukrainian…
Two drones aimed at UK bases in Cyprus destroyed; Greece to deploy F-16 jets
Two unmanned aircraft heading toward the UK’s sovereign base areas in Cyprus were intercepted on March 2, 2026, as authorities on the island responded to a drone alert that also triggered an…
Airbus confirms Air Astana firm order for 25 A320neo family aircraft
Airbus has confirmed that Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana has placed an order for 25 A320neo family aircraft, its largest ever order with the European manufacturer. On March 2, 2026,…
UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus hit by drone strike, no casualties reported
The UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus was hit by a suspected drone strike shortly after midnight local time, Britain’s Ministry of Defence and Cyprus’ president have said. The incident caused…
Afghanistan says it repelled Pakistan’s jets near Bagram air base
Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities claimed on March 1, 2026, to have thwarted an attempted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base, the former US hub north of Kabul, as fighting between the two…
Belgium, France use NH90 helicopters to board sanctioned ‘shadow fleet’ tanker
Belgian Special Operations Forces boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the North Sea overnight in an operation that relied heavily on airborne support, with two French Navy NH90 helicopters used…
Sweden says drone near carrier Charles de Gaulle launched from Russian spy ship
Sweden’s armed forces have said they have confirmed that a drone neutralized near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during its port visit to Malmö was launched from a Russian…
Dubai Airport damaged, four injured amid Iran’s strikes across the Gulf
Dubai International Airport (DXB) reported minor damage to part of a passenger concourse and four injuries after what local officials described as an “incident,” as Iranian missile and drone…
Middle East flights rerouted after Iran blasts and Jerusalem strike warnings
Flights across the Middle East were rerouted on February 28, 2026, after explosions were reported in Tehran, Isfahan, and other Iranian cities. Trump says the US has begun “significant combat…
Lufthansa CityLine pilots overwhelmingly vote to back potential strike
Pilots at Lufthansa CityLine have authorized a potential strike after wage talks with management stalled, the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) pilots’ union said. VC…
US military transport crew injured in roadway takeoff incident in Philippines
A US military transport aircraft struck a concrete barrier while attempting to take off from a roadway in northern Philippines during a training exercise, injuring personnel on board and…
NTSB issues alert on crash-site risks from ballistic parachute rockets
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a safety alert warning first responders about on-scene hazards posed by ballistic parachute recovery systems when the rocket that…
HansJet sets new benchmark for pet care by training pilots to double as vets
Private jet operator HansJet has taken pet care to a whole new level by training each one of its Pilatus PC-12 pilots to double as vets when flying with customers’ furry friends. The European…
Five-year-old spots Southwest training manual discrepancy, earns VIP tour of HQ
A five-year-old Colorado boy’s passion for aviation has led to an unexpected discovery that caught the attention of Southwest Airlines. The boy’s keen attention to detail earned him a…
UAE–UK charter economics: a structured market sizing framework
René Armas Maes is a strategic advisor specializing in commercial development and strategy, with a focus on revenue optimization and margin enhancement. As part of founding teams,…
US Embassy urges staff to leave Israel while commercial flights still available
The US Embassy in Jerusalem is urging non-emergency government personnel and family members to leave Israel while commercial flights are still available. On February 27, 2026, the US Embassy…
British Airways and Iberia lead for IAG as airline group posts record profits
International Airlines Group (IAG) has posted record profits for 2025, with British Airways and Iberia as its standout performers. On February 27, 2026, IAG announced that operating profits…
