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Emirates among limited airlines scheduled to depart Dubai within hours
Emirates is among a limited number of airlines that are scheduled to depart Dubai within the next few hours despite the threat of Iranian military strikes in the region. On March 2, 2026, the Government of Dubai confirmed through its media office that there would be a small resumption of operations…
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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…
Hyundai’s eVTOL developer Supernal lays off most of its staff
Korean automotive group Hyundai laid off the majority of the staff at its California-based advanced air mobility subsidiary Supernal on February 27, 2026, according to a report by The Air…
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…
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…
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…
US military laser downs CBP drone near Texas border, lawmakers say
According to congressional aides and US lawmakers, a US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone was mistakenly shot down by a US military laser-based counter-drone system near Fort…
Panasonic Avionics CEO on LEO satellites and the future of passenger engagement
The world of inflight entertainment (IFE) is in a state of flux. Over recent years, the advent of streaming content directly to passengers’ devices and increasingly ubiquitous (if…
XTI shelves TriFan 600 program as it makes strategic shift to drones
XTI Aerospace Chairman and CEO Scott Pomeroy has told investors that the company has shifted its focus to its recent acquisition of Drone Nerds, a commercial drone distributor and service…
DJI sues FCC over decision to restrict sales of its drones in the US
DJI has sued the US Federal Communications Commission, after the agency added Chinese drones and certain related equipment to its ‘Covered List’, a designation that blocks new FCC…
Rolls-Royce battles supply chain and tariff hurdles to deliver 40% profit surge
Rolls-Royce has delivered a profit surge of 40% over the last year despite a series of global challenges including tariffs and supply chain constraints that it is still managing. On February…
Russian drone reportedly approached French carrier Charles de Gaulle in Malmö
A suspected Russian drone approached the French Navy’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle while it was docked in Malmö, Sweden, according to Swedish public broadcaster SVT. …
