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Qatar Airways ramps up flights as Persian Gulf airspace eases; Hamad sculpture cordoned off

Nearly three weeks after Persian Gulf airspace was plunged into chaos by US–Israeli strikes on Iran, flights are slowly returning to normal. On March 18 Qatar Airways began restoring frequencies from Hamad International in Doha, while airport security measures included cordoning off a public sculpture.

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Gulf Air extends Dammam ops as Bahrain airspace remains closed

2026-03-19T23:24:56.185102-07:00

New York Times

Iran conflict squeezes Europe–Asia air corridors; Azerbaijan–Georgia–Turkey becomes a key transit route

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Bloomberg

UK watchdog: nation unprepared for severe solar storms that could disrupt power, aviation and communications

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Qatar Airways ramps up flights as Persian Gulf airspace eases; Hamad sculpture cordoned off Nearly three weeks after Persian Gulf airspace was plunged into chaos by US–Israeli strikes on Iran, flights are slowly returning to normal. On March 18 Qatar Airways began restoring frequencies from Hamad International in Doha, while airport security measures included cordoning off a public sculpture.

2026-03-19T23:54:47.432586-07:00

Qatar Airways ramps up flights as Persian Gulf airspace eases; Hamad sculpture cordoned off

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Gulf Air extends Dammam ops as Bahrain airspace remains closed Gulf Air has extended operations out of Dammam and suspended scheduled services to and from Bahrain International Airport while Bahrain's airspace remains closed. The move disrupts the carrier's hub connectivity across the Gulf and forces continued network adjustments and longer passenger itineraries as the closure persists.

2026-03-19T23:24:56.185102-07:00

Gulf Air extends Dammam ops as Bahrain airspace remains closed

New York Times

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Iran conflict squeezes Europe–Asia air corridors; Azerbaijan–Georgia–Turkey becomes a key transit route As Gulf and neighbouring airspace close amid the Iran conflict, one of the few remaining Europe–Asia transit paths now threads through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey. Carriers are being pushed into a narrow corridor, concentrating traffic and complicating operational logistics across the region.

2026-03-19T21:18:47.661432-07:00

Iran conflict squeezes Europe–Asia air corridors; Azerbaijan–Georgia–Turkey becomes a key transit route

Bloomberg

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UK watchdog: nation unprepared for severe solar storms that could disrupt power, aviation and communications A UK government watchdog warns Britain is not fully prepared for a severe solar storm — a geomagnetic event that could disrupt power grids, air travel and mobile networks and inflict billions of pounds in economic damage. The report highlights gaps in resilience, coordination and contingency planning.

2026-03-19T18:09:47.096843-07:00

UK watchdog: nation unprepared for severe solar storms that could disrupt power, aviation and communications

Reuters

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NTSB, FAA probe Newark near‑miss after Alaska 737 overflies FedEx 777 on approach Federal safety investigators are probing a Tuesday evening close call at Newark Liberty: an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 from Portland flew over a FedEx Boeing 777 cargo jet from Memphis during landing approaches, narrowly avoiding collision. The NTSB opened an investigation and the FAA is also involved.

2026-03-19T14:29:27.208537-07:00

NTSB, FAA probe Newark near‑miss after Alaska 737 overflies FedEx 777 on approach

Reuters

Poland activates two new ATC radars to improve detection and operational security Poland's Air Navigation Services Agency activated two new ground-based radars on Thursday to improve radiolocation data and strengthen operational security across national airspace. The systems are intended to enhance surveillance coverage, detection accuracy and support both civilian air-traffic control and national airspace monitoring.

2026-03-19T08:29:07.595008-07:00

Poland activates two new ATC radars to improve detection and operational security

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Airlines demand EU require 21‑day advance notice for air traffic controller strikes A trade body representing some of Europe’s largest carriers is urging EU leaders to require a 21‑day advance notice for any air traffic controller strikes. The appeal seeks an EU‑level rule establishing strike notice periods for controllers to limit last‑minute operational disruption to flights.

2026-03-19T08:11:42.014018-07:00

Airlines demand EU require 21‑day advance notice for air traffic controller strikes

Airways Magazine

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EASA updates Middle East/Persian Gulf conflict‑zone bulletin, extends guidance to March 27 On March 18 EASA revised its Conflict‑Zone Information Bulletin for the Middle East/Persian Gulf, updating risk guidance for operators and extending the bulletin's validity through March 27. The update provides the agency's current assessment for flights transiting Gulf airspace amid ongoing regional hostilities.

2026-03-19T07:18:21.269304-07:00

EASA updates Middle East/Persian Gulf conflict‑zone bulletin, extends guidance to March 27

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Qatar Airways ramps up flights as Persian Gulf airspace eases; Hamad sculpture cordoned off

Gulf Air extends Dammam ops as Bahrain airspace remains closed

Iran conflict squeezes Europe–Asia air corridors; Azerbaijan–Georgia–Turkey becomes a key transit route

UK watchdog: nation unprepared for severe solar storms that could disrupt power, aviation and communications

News Timeline