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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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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
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Associated Press

Convicted stowaway arrested again after a new alleged ticketless flight from US to Italy

By Associated Press: A woman on probation for stowing away on an international flight has been arrested again after sneaking onto a flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Milan, Italy, A law enforcement official familiar with the matter said Thursday that Svetlana Dali was taken into custody Thursday at Milan’s Malpensa Air.

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2026-02-26T12:33:12.163231-08:00