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Tarp Aviation registers Russia’s eighth post‑sanctions Gulfstream, raising enforcement concerns

Tarp Aviation has registered what appears to be Russia’s eighth Gulfstream acquired after Western sanctions, a move that industry observers say underscores gaps in enforcement and asset tracking. The registration renews questions about how high‑value business jets enter, remain and are documented in sanctioned jurisdictions.

2026-02-27T01:52:54.693427-08:00
ReutersJoanna Plucinska, Raechel Job, Raechel Thankam Job

IAG beats profit estimates as premium demand and lower fuel costs lift results

By Reuters: British Airways owner IAG reported better than expected annual profit on Friday, helped by lower fuel costs and demand strength on core transatlantic routes and in premium cabins.

2026-02-27T00:51:25.586887-08:00
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AAMG and LODD to develop up to 50 Hili hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft for Europe and Middle East (250 kg, 700 km)

By cargotalkgcc.com: Ambitious Air Mobility Group and LODD Autonomous have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development and potential acquisition of up to 50 Hili hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft.

2026-02-26T23:53:20.619642-08:00
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East African Court to Hear $1.05bn Claim by Supreme Airlines Against South Sudan Government

By ch-aviation: The East African Court of Justice in Arusha, Tanzania, has scheduled a hearing for March 10, 2026, in a case against South Sudan’s government over its alleged failure to honour a USD1.05...

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2026-02-27T00:51:34.824491-08:00
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FAA closes Fort Hancock, Texas airspace after military laser anti-drone system reportedly downs U.S. government drone

By Reuters: The U.S. military shot down a government drone with a laser-based anti-drone system, an accident that prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to bar flights on Thursday in an area around Fort Hancock, Texas, congressional aides told Reuters.

2026-02-26T17:31:18.147727-08:00