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U.S.-Israeli strike destroys Iran Air A319 at Bushehr airport

A U.S.-Israeli strike on Bushehr airport destroyed an Iran Air Airbus A319 (registration EP-IEP) on 28 February. The 24-year-old jet, which had been parked since Saturday after turning back from a Bushehr–Tehran sector, was razed in an attack attributed to U.S. and Israeli forces.

2026-03-04T08:41:49.808018-08:00

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Fly Blue Crane suspends operations, halting South African regional services

2026-03-05T01:42:13.765048-08:00

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Turkish court overturns Onur Air bankruptcy ruling, clearing path to revival

2026-03-04T23:26:41.710729-08:00

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Middle East conflict cuts global air‑cargo capacity by >20%, stranding perishables and aircraft parts

2026-03-04T20:11:45.986080-08:00

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Slovenian court temporarily blocks easyJet's acquisition of Adria Tehnika A Slovenian court has issued a temporary injunction blocking easyJet's planned acquisition of Adria Tehnika, pausing a sale that would have transferred ownership from Czech investor Hartenberg to the airline. The order stops the transaction while the court considers ongoing legal challenges.

2026-03-05T02:55:47.526967-08:00

Slovenian court temporarily blocks easyJet's acquisition of Adria Tehnika

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Fly Blue Crane suspends operations, halting South African regional services Fly Blue Crane, a South African regional carrier, has suspended operations, according to ch-aviation. The initial report provides no timeline or detail on fleet status or passenger disruptions, and industry stakeholders are awaiting clarity on staff, aircraft and route impacts.

2026-03-05T01:42:13.765048-08:00

Fly Blue Crane suspends operations, halting South African regional services

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Airlink faces up to 10% turnover penalty after South African antitrust probe A South African antitrust probe into Airlink's fares at Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo concluded with the regulator proposing administrative penalties of up to 10% of the carrier's annual turnover if found guilty of overcharging passengers. The case highlights heightened scrutiny of airline pricing and distribution practices in the region.

2026-03-05T01:34:08.593207-08:00

Airlink faces up to 10% turnover penalty after South African antitrust probe

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Turkish court overturns Onur Air bankruptcy ruling, clearing path to revival A Turkish court has overturned a prior bankruptcy ruling for Onur Air, opening a legal path for the carrier’s revival. The decision restores the possibility of restructuring, investor engagement and an operational restart under Turkish insolvency procedures, with timelines and outcomes still to be determined.

2026-03-04T23:26:41.710729-08:00

Turkish court overturns Onur Air bankruptcy ruling, clearing path to revival

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Finland bans Türkiye's Southwind Airlines over Russian ownership links; carrier resumes EU charters Finland has banned Türkiye‑based Southwind Airlines over links to a Russian owner, citing security and regulatory concerns. Despite the ban, Southwind resumed Western Europe flights on March 2, 2026, operating an Antalya–Berlin charter tied to the ITB travel trade fair.

2026-03-04T22:37:52.769426-08:00

Finland bans Türkiye's Southwind Airlines over Russian ownership links; carrier resumes EU charters

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Tour operators plan additional Turkey–Russia carriers; ch-aviation flags Southwind Airlines Tour operators are planning to add carriers on Turkey–Russia routes, ch-aviation reports, naming Southwind Airlines among operators expected to expand services. The ch-aviation summary provides no further detail on timing, frequencies or fleet commitments.

2026-03-04T22:37:52.413286-08:00

Tour operators plan additional Turkey–Russia carriers; ch-aviation flags Southwind Airlines

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Middle East conflict cuts global air‑cargo capacity by >20%, stranding perishables and aircraft parts An escalating Middle East conflict and a U.S.–Israeli air campaign against Iran has grounded passenger and freighter flights across the Gulf — including Doha and Dubai — cutting global air‑cargo capacity by more than 20%. Freight rates have surged and executives warn of stranded perishables, aircraft parts and mounting backlogs.

2026-03-04T20:11:45.986080-08:00

Middle East conflict cuts global air‑cargo capacity by >20%, stranding perishables and aircraft parts

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Airline shares recover as limited Middle East services resume after U.S.-Israeli strikes Airline shares recovered Thursday as several carriers resumed a limited number of flights from the Middle East, easing investor concerns after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran earlier in the week erased billions in market value. Operations remain constrained while governments coordinate airspace and evacuations.

2026-03-04T19:57:08.625450-08:00

Airline shares recover as limited Middle East services resume after U.S.-Israeli strikes

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U.S.-Israeli strike destroys Iran Air A319 at Bushehr airport

Fly Blue Crane suspends operations, halting South African regional services

Turkish court overturns Onur Air bankruptcy ruling, clearing path to revival

Middle East conflict cuts global air‑cargo capacity by >20%, stranding perishables and aircraft parts

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