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Iran drone strike on Kuwait airport escalates Gulf airspace shutdowns as 'Operation Epic Fury' strands thousands

Iran's drone strike on Kuwait International Airport injured airport staff and prompted an immediate closure of Kuwaiti airspace. The attack coincides with Operation Epic Fury and related missile strikes that have shut Dubai and Abu Dhabi airspace, suspended Gulf services and left thousands of passengers stranded.

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

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U.S. and Israel strike 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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Bolivian Air Force C-130H carrying newly printed banknotes crashes on landing at El Alto; at least 15 dead

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

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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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Iran drone strike on Kuwait airport escalates Gulf airspace shutdowns as 'Operation Epic Fury' strands thousands Iran's drone strike on Kuwait International Airport injured airport staff and prompted an immediate closure of Kuwaiti airspace. The attack coincides with Operation Epic Fury and related missile strikes that have shut Dubai and Abu Dhabi airspace, suspended Gulf services and left thousands of passengers stranded.

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

Iran drone strike on Kuwait airport escalates Gulf airspace shutdowns as 'Operation Epic Fury' strands thousands

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran; Gulf airspace closures force 868 flight cancellations Coordinated U.S. and Israeli air and missile strikes on Iran on Feb. 28 — including carrier‑based aircraft and Tomahawk cruise missiles — prompted region‑wide airspace closures and major carrier suspensions. Doha, Dubai and Tel Aviv hubs were affected, with 868 cancellations reported by Saturday afternoon.

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

U.S. and Israel strike Iran; Gulf airspace closures force 868 flight cancellations

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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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2026-02-27T06:18:50.030839-08:00

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NNIC to reshuffle Manila NAIA terminals at end of 1Q26, affecting seven airlines New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC) will implement multiple terminal reassignments at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport at the end of 1Q26, relocating operations for seven airlines. The planned changes will reallocate carriers across NAIA terminals and require operational adjustments by affected parties.

2026-02-26T18:16:45.833152-08:00

NNIC to reshuffle Manila NAIA terminals at end of 1Q26, affecting seven airlines

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Iran drone strike on Kuwait airport escalates Gulf airspace shutdowns as 'Operation Epic Fury' strands thousands

U.S. and Israel strike Iran; Gulf airspace closures force 868 flight cancellations

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

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

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