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RTX’s Collins Aerospace pitches integrated automation platform for FAA’s $12.5B ATC overhaul after $438M radar win

Collins Aerospace (RTX) is pitching a common automation platform as a candidate for the FAA’s next‑generation air‑traffic control system. The integrated offering—combining radar, avionics intelligence and automation—aims to capture work under the US government's $12.5 billion ATC modernisation, after a $438 million, 612‑radar contract win.

2026-03-04T06:33:44.418550-08:00

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United evacuates all crew from Middle East amid escalating regional tensions

2026-03-04T05:52:34.901376-08:00

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Ben Gurion partially reopens; El Al and Gulf carriers run limited repatriation flights as mass cancellations hit the region

2026-03-04T03:34:39.989596-08:00

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Middle East airspace 'dead zone' forces multi‑hour reroutes as mapping and tracking services push real‑time updates

2026-03-03T11:46:30.713973-08:00

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Gulf airspace closures paralyze commercial and business aviation amid Iran–U.S.–Israel conflict Gulf airspace and major airports were closed on 2–3 March 2026 as the Iran–U.S.–Israel military confrontation escalated, forcing Qatar Airways and other carriers to suspend services and effectively paralyzing business aviation across the region. Airlines cancelled and rerouted flights amid widespread security and airspace restrictions.

2026-03-04T08:17:47.669141-08:00

Gulf airspace closures paralyze commercial and business aviation amid Iran–U.S.–Israel conflict

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RTX’s Collins Aerospace pitches integrated automation platform for FAA’s $12.5B ATC overhaul after $438M radar win Collins Aerospace (RTX) is pitching a common automation platform as a candidate for the FAA’s next‑generation air‑traffic control system. The integrated offering—combining radar, avionics intelligence and automation—aims to capture work under the US government's $12.5 billion ATC modernisation, after a $438 million, 612‑radar contract win.

2026-03-04T06:33:44.418550-08:00

RTX’s Collins Aerospace pitches integrated automation platform for FAA’s $12.5B ATC overhaul after $438M radar win

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United evacuates all crew from Middle East amid escalating regional tensions United Airlines has evacuated all of its crew from the Middle East amid escalating regional tensions and recent military action, repositioning staff away from affected hubs. The carrier said the move follows airspace disruptions and safety concerns as operators reassess Gulf routings and basing.

2026-03-04T05:52:34.901376-08:00

United evacuates all crew from Middle East amid escalating regional tensions

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Ben Gurion partially reopens; El Al and Gulf carriers run limited repatriation flights as mass cancellations hit the region Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion partially reopened on March 4, 2026; El Al resumed limited inbound repatriation and essential services while many carriers scaled back. Delta cancelled JFK–Tel Aviv flights. Gulf hubs and governments launched limited and charter evacuation services after Cirium said over 20,000 Middle East flights were cancelled.

2026-03-04T03:34:39.989596-08:00

Ben Gurion partially reopens; El Al and Gulf carriers run limited repatriation flights as mass cancellations hit the region

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Middle East airspace 'dead zone' forces multi‑hour reroutes as mapping and tracking services push real‑time updates Widespread airspace closures across the Middle East amid the Israel–Iran conflict have created a geopolitical 'dead zone' that is adding up to 2.5 hours to typical five‑hour routings and forcing large-scale reroutes. Map providers and flight‑tracking services, including FlightPath3D, are implementing rapid, real‑time updates to keep operators and passengers informed.

2026-03-03T11:46:30.713973-08:00

Middle East airspace 'dead zone' forces multi‑hour reroutes as mapping and tracking services push real‑time updates

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Northern Plains UAS Test Site becomes first nonfederal to access unfiltered FAA radar data North Dakota's Northern Plains UAS Test Site has become the first nonfederal organization granted access to the Federal Aviation Administration's unfiltered radar data. The access gives the test site direct surveillance feeds previously restricted to federal users, marking a change in FAA data sharing for UAS testing.

2026-03-03T06:02:56.799410-08:00

Northern Plains UAS Test Site becomes first nonfederal to access unfiltered FAA radar data

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Qantas suspends nonstop Perth–London service as Middle East airspace closures continue Qantas is suspending its nonstop Perth–London flights after prolonged closures of Middle East airspace made direct routings infeasible, the airline said. The suspension removes a flagship ultra‑long‑haul link and underscores continued operational disruption to Australia–Europe connectivity while regional airspace remains restricted.

2026-03-03T06:02:50.017703-08:00

Qantas suspends nonstop Perth–London service as Middle East airspace closures continue

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SALAAM.earth opens first Advanced Air Mobility test site in Riyadh SALAAM.earth (Sky Alliance for Automated Air Mobility) has opened its first Advanced Air Mobility test site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The facility provides a dedicated regional testbed for urban air mobility concepts, enabling trials of eVTOL operations, infrastructure and integration that aim to accelerate Mideast AAM development.

2026-03-03T04:01:43.026972-08:00

SALAAM.earth opens first Advanced Air Mobility test site in Riyadh

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RTX’s Collins Aerospace pitches integrated automation platform for FAA’s $12.5B ATC overhaul after $438M radar win

United evacuates all crew from Middle East amid escalating regional tensions

Ben Gurion partially reopens; El Al and Gulf carriers run limited repatriation flights as mass cancellations hit the region

Middle East airspace 'dead zone' forces multi‑hour reroutes as mapping and tracking services push real‑time updates

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