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Emirates resumes limited services at Dubai International after drone strike on fuel tank

Emirates suspended operations at Dubai International after drone strikes — including an attack on a fuel tank — forced an hours‑long shutdown. The carrier has since resumed limited services amid heightened security as the Iran conflict enters its third week, complicating efforts to normalise hub operations.

2026-03-16T04:38:51.999917-07:00

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Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan

2026-03-16T03:48:56.539794-07:00

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EU court: both the EU and member states may sign bilateral air‑service agreements

2026-03-16T00:14:29.694418-07:00

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Kenya Airways adds Boeing 747 freighter capacity via partnership to boost long‑haul cargo operations

2026-03-16T00:57:57.973083-07:00

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Aeroflot expects to take 200+ MC-21s by 2033 Aeroflot expects to take more than 200 MC-21s by 2033, the airline has said. If realised, the commitment would constitute a large, multi‑year delivery programme shaping Aeroflot's fleet composition through 2033 and create sustained production demand for the MC-21 programme.

2026-03-16T05:14:04.243282-07:00

Aeroflot expects to take 200+ MC-21s by 2033

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Oscar Munoz: DHS funding lapse leaves TSA short-handed and disrupting travel as airline CEOs press Congress Former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz told 'Squawk Box' the partial Department of Homeland Security funding lapse is creating TSA staffing shortages that are disrupting travel. He highlighted airline executives' open letter urging Congress to end the shutdown and the operational strain on airport screening and passengers.

2026-03-16T04:57:50.366072-07:00

Oscar Munoz: DHS funding lapse leaves TSA short-handed and disrupting travel as airline CEOs press Congress

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Emirates resumes limited services at Dubai International after drone strike on fuel tank Emirates suspended operations at Dubai International after drone strikes — including an attack on a fuel tank — forced an hours‑long shutdown. The carrier has since resumed limited services amid heightened security as the Iran conflict enters its third week, complicating efforts to normalise hub operations.

2026-03-16T04:38:51.999917-07:00

Emirates resumes limited services at Dubai International after drone strike on fuel tank

Cranky Flier

Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan Southwest is abandoning its pandemic-era strategy of operating primary-airport services alongside existing secondary hubs, withdrawing from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles and reverting focus to Midway, BWI and Reagan. The airline previously ended its Houston IAH experiment in 2024; O'Hare now follows suit.

2026-03-16T03:48:56.539794-07:00

Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan

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Kenya Airways adds Boeing 747 freighter capacity via partnership to boost long‑haul cargo operations Kenya Airways has deployed a Boeing 747 freighter under a capacity agreement to immediately expand its long‑haul cargo capability, adding dedicated lift and schedule flexibility for international freight flows. The move complements belly‑hold services and targets growing Africa‑to‑global cargo demand.

2026-03-16T00:57:57.973083-07:00

Kenya Airways adds Boeing 747 freighter capacity via partnership to boost long‑haul cargo operations

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EU court: both the EU and member states may sign bilateral air‑service agreements EU court rules both the EU and member states may sign bilateral air‑service agreements with third countries. The judgment clarifies competence over international market access and could reshape bilateral route rights, commercial negotiations and regulatory alignment for carriers and governments.

2026-03-16T00:14:29.694418-07:00

EU court: both the EU and member states may sign bilateral air‑service agreements

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Ex‑SAA avionics technician jailed 18 years for aircraft parts theft A former South African Airways avionics technician was sentenced on 11 March to 18 years in prison after stealing high‑value aircraft components that investigators say were diverted into a broader criminal network. The conviction underscores persistent vulnerabilities in airlines' parts security and internal controls.

2026-03-15T23:39:15.445162-07:00

Ex‑SAA avionics technician jailed 18 years for aircraft parts theft

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Maldives carrier BeOnd to introduce Airbus A321s in 2026 as it grows network BeOnd, the Maldives-based carrier, will introduce Airbus A321s into its fleet beginning in 2026 as it expands scheduled network operations. The larger single‑aisle type will support longer routes and higher capacity as the airline scales beyond its current island-focused services.

2026-03-15T22:55:36.144234-07:00

Maldives carrier BeOnd to introduce Airbus A321s in 2026 as it grows network

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Emirates resumes limited services at Dubai International after drone strike on fuel tank

Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan

EU court: both the EU and member states may sign bilateral air‑service agreements

Kenya Airways adds Boeing 747 freighter capacity via partnership to boost long‑haul cargo operations

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