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United 787-9 (UA2127) returns to LAX after left‑engine fire; passengers evacuated via slides, no injuries

United Airlines flight UA2127, a Boeing 787‑9, returned to Los Angeles International Airport minutes after takeoff when the crew reported a left‑engine fire. The aircraft landed safely, passengers were evacuated via emergency slides, the FAA cited a left‑engine problem and no injuries were reported.

2026-03-02T13:21:27.586021-08:00

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US carriers press DOT after European court opinion opens door to Dublin passenger caps

2026-03-02T15:31:10.029981-08:00

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Middle East conflict cripples Gulf airspace — Dubai mega‑hub disrupted, 3,000+ flights cancelled and costly reroutes

2026-03-02T09:15:16.180702-08:00

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Emirates resumes limited Dubai departures as UAE reopens airspace

2026-03-02T07:11:42.557399-08:00

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US carriers press DOT after European court opinion opens door to Dublin passenger caps Airlines for America has urged the U.S. Department of Transportation to intervene after a European court opinion suggested passenger limits at Dublin Airport would not violate EU law. The ruling could preserve a 32 million annual cap and threaten transatlantic slots and growth plans for U.S. carriers serving Ireland.

2026-03-02T15:31:10.029981-08:00

US carriers press DOT after European court opinion opens door to Dublin passenger caps

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United 787-9 (UA2127) returns to LAX after left‑engine fire; passengers evacuated via slides, no injuries United Airlines flight UA2127, a Boeing 787‑9, returned to Los Angeles International Airport minutes after takeoff when the crew reported a left‑engine fire. The aircraft landed safely, passengers were evacuated via emergency slides, the FAA cited a left‑engine problem and no injuries were reported.

2026-03-02T13:21:27.586021-08:00

United 787-9 (UA2127) returns to LAX after left‑engine fire; passengers evacuated via slides, no injuries

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Starlink hikes aviation prices, cuts data and caps 'Mini' plan at 87 knots SpaceX's Starlink has raised aviation subscription prices, trimmed data allowances and imposed an 87‑knot speed cap on its low‑cost 'Mini' aviation plan, narrowing service for airborne customers and changing the economics and usage profile of inflight connectivity for carriers and business-aviation operators.

2026-03-02T10:11:50.290339-08:00

Starlink hikes aviation prices, cuts data and caps 'Mini' plan at 87 knots

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Meteorito Airlines (ex-Movil Air) considers scheduled passenger services with A320/B737 narrowbodies Meteorito Airlines, formerly Movil Air (Nazca), is weighing a fleet modernisation and expansion that would transition the carrier into scheduled passenger operations. Management is evaluating common single-aisle types — specifically Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 family aircraft — to support the move.

2026-03-02T10:11:50.194078-08:00

Meteorito Airlines (ex-Movil Air) considers scheduled passenger services with A320/B737 narrowbodies

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Anthropic’s Claude Targets Travel — What Airlines, Airports and OTAs Need to Know Anthropic has unveiled a travel-focused capability for its Claude AI, aimed at airlines, airports and online travel agencies. The offering targets passenger and operations workflows, promising automation and efficiency while raising questions about data sharing, vendor risk and operational resilience.

2026-03-02T10:11:46.094515-08:00

Anthropic’s Claude Targets Travel — What Airlines, Airports and OTAs Need to Know

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Middle East conflict cripples Gulf airspace — Dubai mega‑hub disrupted, 3,000+ flights cancelled and costly reroutes Escalating conflict in the Middle East shut Gulf airspace and exposed Dubai’s mega‑hub vulnerability, forcing more than 3,000 cancellations and longer detours. Airlines were funneled into narrow corridors north of Iran, increasing flight times, fuel burn and operational complexity on Asia–Europe routes.

2026-03-02T09:15:16.180702-08:00

Middle East conflict cripples Gulf airspace — Dubai mega‑hub disrupted, 3,000+ flights cancelled and costly reroutes

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FAA revokes Starflite Aviation's Part 135 certificate after falsified records The FAA has revoked Part 135 air carrier certificate #T8VA299J held by Starflite Aviation (Texas), a Houston Hobby–based operator, after finding the carrier submitted falsified records. The revocation strips the company of its Part 135 authorization and prohibits operations under that certificate.

2026-03-02T08:33:30.956023-08:00

FAA revokes Starflite Aviation's Part 135 certificate after falsified records

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El Al plans evacuation flights to Egypt and Jordan to repatriate thousands after Ben Gurion closure El Al is activating rescue flights to repatriate thousands of passengers stranded after the closure of Ben Gurion's airspace, prioritizing affected travelers and suspending ticket sales. The carrier has applied for approval to fly evacuees to Egypt and Jordan to enable cross-border land repatriation.

2026-03-02T07:31:36.212871-08:00

El Al plans evacuation flights to Egypt and Jordan to repatriate thousands after Ben Gurion closure

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United 787-9 (UA2127) returns to LAX after left‑engine fire; passengers evacuated via slides, no injuries

US carriers press DOT after European court opinion opens door to Dublin passenger caps

Middle East conflict cripples Gulf airspace — Dubai mega‑hub disrupted, 3,000+ flights cancelled and costly reroutes

Emirates resumes limited Dubai departures as UAE reopens airspace

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