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U.S. and Israel launch joint daylight strikes on Iran; regional airspace closures force major reroutes

Israel launched daylight preemptive strikes on multiple Iranian targets and the U.S. has joined the operation, with the Pentagon massing air power in the region. The strikes, described in some reports as 'Operation Epic Fury', have prompted airspace closures across eight countries and major reroutes.

2026-02-28T01:31:34.874761-08:00

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FAA Considers Summer Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare amid United–American Slot Dispute

2026-02-27T14:37:19.706032-08:00

Reuters

U.S. military laser struck a CBP drone near Fort Hancock, Texas, prompting FAA airspace closures

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

FlightGlobal

Plan‑continuation bias blamed for Envoy Embraer 170 wrong‑runway landing at Chicago O'Hare

2026-02-27T00:15:09.974788-08:00

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Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes Israel has begun relocating civilian aircraft outside its territory as emergency measures tied to ongoing military operations, the Transport Ministry said. National carrier El Al suspended its Shabbat observance to reposition aircraft from Tel Aviv amid ongoing Iranian missile strikes and related security threats.

2026-02-28T04:02:19.854482-08:00

Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes

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U.S. and Israel launch joint daylight strikes on Iran; regional airspace closures force major reroutes Israel launched daylight preemptive strikes on multiple Iranian targets and the U.S. has joined the operation, with the Pentagon massing air power in the region. The strikes, described in some reports as 'Operation Epic Fury', have prompted airspace closures across eight countries and major reroutes.

2026-02-28T01:31:34.874761-08:00

U.S. and Israel launch joint daylight strikes on Iran; regional airspace closures force major reroutes

Reuters

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FAA Considers Summer Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare amid United–American Slot Dispute The FAA is weighing reductions in summer flights at Chicago O’Hare after United and American scheduled more services than the airport can handle, citing overscheduling and congestion risks. The agency plans a meeting next week to discuss forced cuts aimed at averting large delays.

2026-02-27T14:37:19.706032-08:00

FAA Considers Summer Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare amid United–American Slot Dispute

DefenseNews.com

Germany, Austria complete 'Alpine triangle' for airspace surveillance Germany and Austria have completed an 'Alpine triangle' airspace-surveillance arrangement and enacted a law permitting either country to rapidly pursue non-military airspace violations or unidentified threats across their shared border, changing legal authority for cross‑border intercepts of civil airspace incidents.

2026-02-27T05:26:30.457084-08:00

Germany, Austria complete 'Alpine triangle' for airspace surveillance

FlightGlobal

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Plan‑continuation bias blamed for Envoy Embraer 170 wrong‑runway landing at Chicago O'Hare US investigators concluded plan‑continuation bias led an Envoy Air Embraer 170 crew to continue an approach and land on the wrong runway at Chicago O'Hare, despite cues indicating misalignment. The finding highlights persistent human‑factors risks in cockpit decision‑making and runway verification procedures.

2026-02-27T00:15:09.974788-08:00

Plan‑continuation bias blamed for Envoy Embraer 170 wrong‑runway landing at Chicago O'Hare

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White House deputy warns American Airlines delays warrant closer federal scrutiny White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair publicly criticized American Airlines’ recent flight delays and said the administration is watching the industry more closely. His comments signal potential for heightened federal oversight of U.S. carriers amid strained regulator capacity and policy uncertainty.

2026-02-26T18:53:29.318114-08:00

White House deputy warns American Airlines delays warrant closer federal scrutiny

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U.S. military laser struck a CBP drone near Fort Hancock, Texas, prompting FAA airspace closures Lawmakers and a congressional briefing confirmed the U.S. military used a laser-based counter‑drone system to make contact with a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone near Fort Hancock, Texas. The incident prompted the FAA to expand flight restrictions and temporarily close nearby El Paso airspace while agencies investigate.

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

U.S. military laser struck a CBP drone near Fort Hancock, Texas, prompting FAA airspace closures

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North Atlantic Operations & Airspace Manual 2026: key changes operators must implement The 2026 North Atlantic Operations & Airspace Manual issues a set of procedural and airspace changes for NAT flights, updating route structures, communications and contingency arrangements. Airlines and operators must review and implement the revisions to flight planning, dispatch and ATC coordination before they take effect.

2026-02-26T16:06:37.856061-08:00

North Atlantic Operations & Airspace Manual 2026: key changes operators must implement

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U.S. and Israel launch joint daylight strikes on Iran; regional airspace closures force major reroutes

FAA Considers Summer Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare amid United–American Slot Dispute

U.S. military laser struck a CBP drone near Fort Hancock, Texas, prompting FAA airspace closures

Plan‑continuation bias blamed for Envoy Embraer 170 wrong‑runway landing at Chicago O'Hare

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