SpaceNews.comJeff Foust

Starfish Space secures replacement partner for in‑orbit docking demonstration after original partner withdrew

Starfish Space has reconfigured plans for an in‑orbit docking demonstration after its original partner withdrew and has secured a new partner to carry out the mission. The change keeps the company on track to validate its docking technologies while altering mission integration and partnership arrangements.

2026-03-28T13:47:23.030201-07:00
ReutersAbhijith Ganapavaram, Rajveer Pardesi

India lifts temporary domestic airfare caps, easing financial pressure on carriers

By Reuters: India will revoke temporary fare caps it had imposed on domestic air tickets in December, according to a government order reviewed by Reuters, a move to ease the financial burden on airlines facing higher costs from disruptions due to the Iran war.

2026-03-28T12:12:34.626662-07:00
Reuters

USS Gerald R. Ford docks in Split, Croatia for repairs after deployment supporting operations against Iran

By Reuters: The U.S. aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford, which had been deployed in U.S.-Israeli operations against Iran, anchored in Croatia's Adriatic port of Split on Saturday for repairs and maintenance.

2026-03-28T04:31:23.220729-07:00
Associated Press

Trump signs executive order to pay TSA officers — what it means for airport security staffing and lines

By Associated Press: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to pay Transportation Security Administration officers.

2026-03-28T09:37:45.867242-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Vehicle on Naples runway forces EasyJet A320 departure aborted; Italian investigators open probe

By FlightGlobal: Italian investigators have opened an inquiry after a vehicle was noticed on a Naples runway from which an Airbus A320 was cleared to depart. The EasyJet Europe aircraft had been bound for Milan Malpensa on 27 March.

2026-03-28T11:00:21.617397-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

Ongoing Attacks on Middle East Airports Raise Operational Risk; Australians Warned of Threat Near Dubai International

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Travelers are being warned that Iranian attacks on airports across the Middle East continue to be a real threat, even as airlines across the region ramp up their schedules with deeply discounted fares to lure passengers into flying through the region.

2026-03-28T05:38:09.596554-07:00
Leeham News

Iran War 2026 — Strait of Hormuz Tensions Drive Oil Spike and Threaten Airline Operations

By Leeham News: Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton and Karl Sinclair March 28, 2026, © Leeham News: Oil prices skyrocketed this month with the beginning of the 2026 Iran War.

2026-03-28T00:21:21.710577-07:00