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Reuters

Military laser anti‑drone system downs U.S. government drone near Fort Hancock; FAA shuts local airspace

A U.S. military laser-based anti-drone system reportedly shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone near Fort Hancock, Texas, prompting the FAA to temporarily close airspace around the site. Lawmakers have criticized the episode and raised urgent safety and civil–military coordination concerns.

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2026-02-26T17:31:18.147727-08:00
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Reuters • Julie Zhu, Sneha Kumar

Virgin Australia reports strong first-half profit growth despite rising cost pressures

By Reuters: Virgin Australia reported strong first-half profit growth on Friday despite rising cost pressures, as the country's No. 2 airline remains disciplined about adding capacity in a domestic market dominated by rival Qantas Airways .

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2026-02-26T21:12:56.710145-08:00
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Australian Aviation • Jake Nelson

Qantas to Launch Seasonal Sydney–Las Vegas Nonstop Service on 787‑9 from December

By Australian Aviation: The national carrier will launch a new seasonal non-stop service between Sydney and Las Vegas in December, operating three times per week on 787-9 Dreamliners until March 2027.

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2026-02-25T15:22:20.324192-08:00