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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Dubai International evacuated after reported Iranian 'Shahed' kamikaze drone strikes terminal

Dubai International Airport was evacuated after a reported Iranian 'Shahed' kamikaze drone struck a terminal building, preliminary reports and social media video indicate. Passengers and staff were ordered out as alarms sounded and smoke was visible; authorities and airlines are responding to assess damage and operational impact.

2026-02-28T13:36:02.009015-08:00
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Reuters

US strikes on Iran spark travel chaos as airlines cancel flights

By Reuters: Airlines suspended flights across the Middle East on Saturday, including to and from the world's busiest travel hub Dubai, after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran.

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2026-02-28T02:17:05.824078-08:00
ATC   Israel   Middle East   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

Israel begins evacuating civilian aircraft outside its territory amid military operations

By defence-blog.com: Israel has begun evacuating civilian aircraft from its territory as part of emergency measures linked to ongoing military operations, according to a joint statement released by the country’s Ministry of Transportation.

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.

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2026-02-27T14:37:19.706032-08:00