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Associated Press

Wealthy passengers charter private jets as Gulf war strands tens of thousands in Dubai

Tens of thousands of airline passengers are stranded in Dubai after the Iran war spread across the Gulf, sharply curtailing commercial options. Wealthy travellers are securing evacuation by paying large sums for private charters from airports deemed safe, flying onward to Europe.

Also: Wings and The Independent
2026-03-03T09:34:06.478372-08:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Europe   Airports   Airlines  
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.

Also: Aviation Business News, Regional Gateway and 3 more
2026-03-02T23:16:03.633752-08:00
Middle East   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Air India   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

British Airways operates first rescue flight from Muscat to repatriate stranded passengers

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: British Airways is operating a first rescue flight from Muscat, Oman, for stranded passengers in the Middle East.

Also: ANI News Agency and newsable.asianetnews.com
2026-03-03T07:33:26.556142-08:00
MRO   Lufthansa  
lufthansa-technik.com

Lufthansa Technik celebrates its 1,000th overhauled GTF engine

By lufthansa-technik.com: Lufthansa Technik celebrates a major milestone: its 1,000th overhauled Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine. This achievement is a testament to the strength of a globally united team, spanning Poland, Germany, North America, and China.

Also: Airways Magazine
2026-03-03T04:32:25.153109-08:00