ATC   Israel   Middle East   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes

Israel has begun relocating civilian aircraft outside its territory as emergency measures tied to ongoing military operations, the Transport Ministry said. National carrier El Al suspended its Shabbat observance to reposition aircraft from Tel Aviv amid ongoing Iranian missile strikes and related security threats.

2026-02-28T04:02:19.854482-08:00
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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA to cap summer flights at Chicago O'Hare after airlines overschedule

By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration plans to reduce flights at Chicago O'Hare airport this summer, saying major airlines have overscheduled flights, the agency said on Friday.

Also: Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Airline Geeks, thebulkheadseat.com and altitudeyes.com
2026-02-27T14:37:19.706032-08:00
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Delta Air Lines

Delta exercises options for 34 Airbus A321neo narrowbodies, deliveries begin 2029

By Delta Air Lines: Delta continues fleet renewal with additional narrowbody aircraft Delta Air Lines is advancing its long-term fleet modernization strategy by exercising options for 34 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft, reinforcing the A321neo’s role as a pillar of Delta’s next generation narrowbody fleet.

Also: Aviation24, FlightGlobal, aviationnews.eu, Reuters, Aviation Week and aviator.aero
2026-02-27T12:32:54.372911-08:00