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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Middle East airspace 'dead zone' forces multi‑hour reroutes as mapping and tracking services push real‑time updates

Widespread airspace closures across the Middle East amid the Israel–Iran conflict have created a geopolitical 'dead zone' that is adding up to 2.5 hours to typical five‑hour routings and forcing large-scale reroutes. Map providers and flight‑tracking services, including FlightPath3D, are implementing rapid, real‑time updates to keep operators and passengers informed.

Also: Simple Flying and Euronews

2026-03-03T11:46:30.713973-08:00

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Universe Today • Matthew Williams

NASA Tests Prototype 3D Printed Titanium Antenna in Space

By Universe Today: With a simple motion, a jack-in-the-box-like spring designed at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory showed the potential of additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, to cut costs and complexity for futuristic space antennas.

2026-03-03T11:35:12.991550-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Pilatus announces certification approval for PC-7 MKX trainer

By FlightGlobal: Pilatus has reported achieving initial certification for its PC-7 MKX basic trainer, after enjoying a bumper orders year for the new model in 2025.

2026-03-03T07:12:32.660821-08:00

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Associated Press

Wealthy travelers pay huge sums for private charters as Iran war strands tens of thousands in Dubai

By Associated Press: Tens of thousands of airline passengers are stranded by the Iran war that has spread across the Gulf region, but some wealthy travelers are getting out — by paying large sums for luxury flights to Europe via airports that are safe from attacks.

AINonline

Airlines and Charter Firms Test Gulf Air Corridors as Iran-Related Conflict Escalates

Simple Flying

Chartering Out of Chaos: The Risks and Inequity of Private-Jet Evacuations from Conflict Zones

Also: Wings, Fox Business and The Independent

2026-03-03T09:34:06.478372-08:00

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

West Star Aviation Acquires DCJet to Expand AOG and Business Aviation MRO Services

By AINonline: Move expands AOG service opportunities.

Also: Corporate Jet Investor, mrobusinesstoday.com and propilotmag.com

2026-03-03T11:21:27.331082-08:00

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Mexicana seeks US charter permit for FIFA World Cup ops

By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “Mexicana seeks US charter permit for FIFA World Cup ops” today!.

2026-03-03T10:36:00.897068-08:00

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Air Cargo News • Damian Brett

European Cargo to launch five-times-weekly A340-600 freighter services between China and Teesside, establishing operational base

By Air Cargo News: Airline European Cargo has announced plans to launch freighter operations between China and Teesside International Airport and establish an operational base at the northeast UK airport.

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