ATC   Middle East   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Reuters

Iran drone strike on Kuwait airport escalates Gulf airspace shutdowns as 'Operation Epic Fury' strands thousands

Iran's drone strike on Kuwait International Airport injured airport staff and prompted an immediate closure of Kuwaiti airspace. The attack coincides with Operation Epic Fury and related missile strikes that have shut Dubai and Abu Dhabi airspace, suspended Gulf services and left thousands of passengers stranded.

Also: Airways Magazine, Paddle Your Own Kanoo, Airline Geeks, ukaviation.aero, airlive.net, avgeekery.com, Economic Times, newsable.asianetnews.com, ksby.com, en.traicy.com, The Independent and 7 more
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
ATC   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Airlines   United Airlines  
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, Aviation A2Z, Airline Geeks, thebulkheadseat.com, altitudeyes.com and rocketcitynow.com
2026-02-27T14:37:19.706032-08:00
Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Airbus   Airbus A320   Airlines   Delta Air Lines  
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, Air Data News, Reuters, Aviation Week and aviator.aero
2026-02-27T12:32:54.372911-08:00