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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

U.S. Space Force to open restricted space‑tracking data to commercial firms

The U.S. Space Force will open previously restricted space‑tracking data to commercial firms, granting industry access to government space‑domain awareness information that was held for national‑security reasons. The move signals a shift toward hybrid government–commercial architectures for surveillance and satellite tracking.

2026-03-01T11:15:31.868575-08:00
aviation   Middle East   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Etihad Repositions Aircraft to Abu Dhabi Ahead of Planned Resumption Amid Regional Security Tensions

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Etihad Airways is returning some aircraft to Abu Dhabi amid escalating regional tensions and plans to resume operations soon.

Also: Dj's Aviation
2026-03-01T09:35:32.847910-08:00
defense   Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Leonardo AW149 selected for UK New Medium Helicopter programme — 23 to be built at Yeovil in £1bn deal

By FlightGlobal: Leonardo Helicopters has finally been declared the winner of the UK's £1 billion ($1.34 billion) New Medium Helicopter contest, which will see a reported 23 AW149s built at its Yeovil plant in southwest England.

Also: Air Data News
2026-03-01T05:34:42.656693-08:00
aviation   Middle East   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Skift • Deepthi Nair

Iran Strike on UAE Tests Dubai’s Status as Regional Travel Safe Haven and Aviation Hub

By Skift: Dubai has long positioned itself as a safe haven in the Middle East, politically neutral and open for business — and travel.

Also: Live From A Lounge
2026-03-01T07:35:31.804089-08:00
aviation   Routes   Codeshare   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

Brussels Airlines and Deutsche Bahn to launch high‑speed rail link connecting Cologne with Brussels Airport from Sept 2026

By Breitflyte: Brussels Airlines has announced a new codeshare partnership with Deutsche Bahn, which will provide an inter-modal high speed rail connection between Cologne and Brussels.On Thursday (February 26, 2026), Brussels Airlines announced that from September 2026 Deutsche Bahn will connect Brussels Airport with Cologne with a high-speed train, linking German passengers in only two hours to over 180 direct destinations of Brussels Airport.

Also: theupfront.media
2026-03-01T08:41:16.832070-08:00
aviation   Europe   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

Condor to Relocate to Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal T3 From Summer 2027

By Breitflyte: Condor and Fraport AG have announced plans to relocate to Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal T3 in summer 2027. The new terminal is considered one of the most modern in Europe.On Friday (February 27, 2026), Condor announced that they will relocate to the new Terminal 3 (T3) at Frankfurt Airport in summer 2027.

2026-03-01T09:41:01.223736-08:00
aviation   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Airports   Airlines  
Reuters

Flights halted after US‑Israeli strikes on Iran curb gold flows through Dubai bullion hub

By Reuters: Physical gold flows to and from Dubai's bullion trading hub will be severely curbed in coming days as airlines cancel flights due to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliation, three metals industry sources said.

Also: ANI News Agency and newsable.asianetnews.com
2026-03-01T07:46:24.051958-08:00