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Dubai International evacuated after reported Iranian 'Shahed' kamikaze drone strikes terminal

Dubai International Airport was evacuated after a reported Iranian 'Shahed' kamikaze drone struck a terminal building, preliminary reports and social media video indicate. Passengers and staff were ordered out as alarms sounded and smoke was visible; authorities and airlines are responding to assess damage and operational impact.

2026-02-28T13:36:02.009015-08:00

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Drone strike damages Kuwait International Airport Terminal 1, forces national airspace closure

2026-02-28T02:17:05.824078-08:00

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U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran; Gulf airspace closures force 868 flight cancellations

2026-02-28T01:31:34.874761-08:00

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Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes

2026-02-28T04:02:19.854482-08:00

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Dubai International evacuated after reported Iranian 'Shahed' kamikaze drone strikes terminal Dubai International Airport was evacuated after a reported Iranian 'Shahed' kamikaze drone struck a terminal building, preliminary reports and social media video indicate. Passengers and staff were ordered out as alarms sounded and smoke was visible; authorities and airlines are responding to assess damage and operational impact.

2026-02-28T13:36:02.009015-08:00

Dubai International evacuated after reported Iranian 'Shahed' kamikaze drone strikes terminal

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Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes Israel has begun relocating civilian aircraft outside its territory as emergency measures tied to ongoing military operations, the Transport Ministry said. National carrier El Al suspended its Shabbat observance to reposition aircraft from Tel Aviv amid ongoing Iranian missile strikes and related security threats.

2026-02-28T04:02:19.854482-08:00

Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes

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Drone strike damages Kuwait International Airport Terminal 1, forces national airspace closure A drone strike attributed to Iran severely damaged Terminal 1 at Kuwait International Airport, injuring staff and prompting an immediate closure of Kuwaiti airspace. The attack has intensified regional airspace restrictions and forced broad carrier suspensions and cancellations across Gulf hubs.

2026-02-28T02:17:05.824078-08:00

Drone strike damages Kuwait International Airport Terminal 1, forces national airspace closure

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U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran; Gulf airspace closures force 868 flight cancellations On Feb. 28 the U.S. and Israel conducted coordinated strikes on multiple Iranian targets using carrier-based strike fighters and Tomahawk cruise missiles, triggering widespread Middle East airspace closures (Doha, Dubai and Tel Aviv) and 868 flight cancellations as airlines reroute and suspend services.

2026-02-28T01:31:34.874761-08:00

U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran; Gulf airspace closures force 868 flight cancellations

Reuters

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Bolivian Air Force C-130H carrying newly printed banknotes crashes on landing at El Alto; at least 15 dead A Bolivian Air Force C-130H transport carrying newly printed banknotes veered off the runway while landing at El Alto International Airport and came to rest in a nearby field and urban road; at least 15 people were killed and dozens injured. Authorities have opened an investigation amid reports of attempted looting.

2026-02-27T17:01:24.686448-08:00

Bolivian Air Force C-130H carrying newly printed banknotes crashes on landing at El Alto; at least 15 dead

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FAA Considers Summer Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare amid United–American Slot Dispute The FAA is weighing reductions in summer flights at Chicago O’Hare after United and American scheduled more services than the airport can handle, citing overscheduling and congestion risks. The agency plans a meeting next week to discuss forced cuts aimed at averting large delays.

2026-02-27T14:37:19.706032-08:00

FAA Considers Summer Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare amid United–American Slot Dispute

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Modern Aviation buys Republic Jet Center at Long Island's KFRG — its second facility on the field Modern Aviation has acquired the Republic Jet Center at Long Island's Francis S. Gabreski Airport (KFRG) in a buy-and-flip transaction, marking the company's second facility on the field. The move expands Modern Aviation's local footprint and underscores active investor interest in FBO and hangar assets.

2026-02-27T09:47:07.324032-08:00

Modern Aviation buys Republic Jet Center at Long Island's KFRG — its second facility on the field

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Dubai International evacuated after reported Iranian 'Shahed' kamikaze drone strikes terminal

Drone strike damages Kuwait International Airport Terminal 1, forces national airspace closure

U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran; Gulf airspace closures force 868 flight cancellations

Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes

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