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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

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

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

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

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

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War in Iran shutters Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi — tens of thousands stranded, $12B tourism loss

2026-03-19T01:19:00.638789-07:00

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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

AeroTime

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

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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

CNBC

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War in Iran shutters Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi — tens of thousands stranded, $12B tourism loss The Iran war has shut major Gulf hubs — Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi — leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded, forcing widespread cancellations and producing only patchy resumption of services. Tourism losses have topped $12 billion after 20 days while Gulf airports, which handle ~10% of global international traffic, face severe revenue strain.

2026-03-19T01:19:00.638789-07:00

War in Iran shutters Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi — tens of thousands stranded, $12B tourism loss

Reuters

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Bomb threat at Montréal–Trudeau forces temporary suspension of inbound flights; NORAD escorts, two arrested A suspicious package found on a arriving aircraft at Montréal‑Trudeau prompted police and explosive‑ordnance response Wednesday, temporarily closing a runway and forcing the FAA to suspend inbound flights. NORAD dispatched fighters, including CF‑18s, to escort two international flights; two people were arrested as investigations continue.

2026-03-18T13:08:58.160466-07:00

Bomb threat at Montréal–Trudeau forces temporary suspension of inbound flights; NORAD escorts, two arrested

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Ukraine preparing to reopen commercial airspace after four years — what airlines, insurers and regulators need to know Four years after Russia’s Feb. 24, 2022 invasion emptied Ukraine’s skies and grounded commercial services, Kyiv is preparing plans to reopen its airspace. With airports idle and hostilities ongoing, airlines, insurers and regulators face complex safety, liability and operational challenges for any phased resumption.

2026-03-18T12:14:07.448437-07:00

Ukraine preparing to reopen commercial airspace after four years — what airlines, insurers and regulators need to know

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FAA ends 'see-and-avoid' for helicopters near major U.S. airports, mandates radar separation The FAA has suspended reliance on visual 'see-and-avoid' separation for helicopters operating in busy terminal airspace (Class B, Class C and TRSAs) and now requires radar-based separation when helicopters or powered-lift aircraft cross airplane approach/departure paths. The rule follows the Jan. 2025 Potomac midair collision that killed 67.

2026-03-18T07:00:44.458477-07:00

FAA ends 'see-and-avoid' for helicopters near major U.S. airports, mandates radar separation

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NUAIR names Craig Marcinkowski President & CEO to lead UAS airspace integration and next growth phase NUAIR appointed industry veteran and co‑architect Craig Marcinkowski as president and CEO, succeeding Ken Stewart on April 1. NUAIR operates the nation's most advanced FAA‑accepted surveillance‑as‑a‑service infrastructure for low‑altitude airspace and will steer the organization’s next phase of UAS integration and commercialization.

2026-03-17T08:21:10.202202-07:00

NUAIR names Craig Marcinkowski President & CEO to lead UAS airspace integration and next growth phase

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

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

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

War in Iran shutters Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi — tens of thousands stranded, $12B tourism loss

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