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Aerocivil’s slot-allocation overhaul sparks airline clash at Bogotá El Dorado

Colombia's Civil Aviation Authority (Aerocivil) has proposed a controversial overhaul of slot allocation at El Dorado International Airport, Latin America's second-busiest hub. The plan—framed as a "democratization" of access—threatens to conflict with international slot standards and is drawing strong opposition from major carriers.

2026-02-28T15:34:23.389833-08:00

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Drone strike attributed to Iran hits Dubai International Airport, injures people and grounds Gulf traffic

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

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Drone strike damages Kuwait Airport T1 as Gulf airspace closures halt regional flights

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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Aerocivil’s slot-allocation overhaul sparks airline clash at Bogotá El Dorado Colombia's Civil Aviation Authority (Aerocivil) has proposed a controversial overhaul of slot allocation at El Dorado International Airport, Latin America's second-busiest hub. The plan—framed as a "democratization" of access—threatens to conflict with international slot standards and is drawing strong opposition from major carriers.

2026-02-28T15:34:23.389833-08:00

Aerocivil’s slot-allocation overhaul sparks airline clash at Bogotá El Dorado

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Drone strike attributed to Iran hits Dubai International Airport, injures people and grounds Gulf traffic A drone strike attributed to Iran struck Dubai International Airport (DXB) amid a wider Iran–Israel–US escalation, causing injuries, terminal damage and debris in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. UAE air defences intercepted missiles and drones, prompting widespread airspace closures and mass flight cancellations across Gulf carriers.

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

Drone strike attributed to Iran hits Dubai International Airport, injures people and grounds Gulf traffic

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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 Airport T1 as Gulf airspace closures halt regional flights A drone strike damaged Kuwait International Airport Terminal 1, injured airport employees and forced Kuwait to close its airspace. The attack, amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, forms part of broader Gulf airspace suspensions that have grounded Qatar Airways flights and prompted multiple carriers to halt services.

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

Drone strike damages Kuwait Airport T1 as Gulf airspace closures halt regional flights

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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

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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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Scheduled commercial air service ends at Medicine Hat and Lethbridge, Canada Scheduled commercial air service has ended to Medicine Hat and Lethbridge, Alberta, removing regular passenger airline links to both airports. The brief notice provided no carrier names, effective dates or replacement plans. Local authorities and operators have not disclosed next steps or contingency measures.

2026-02-27T11:26:18.073706-08:00

Scheduled commercial air service ends at Medicine Hat and Lethbridge, Canada

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Aerocivil’s slot-allocation overhaul sparks airline clash at Bogotá El Dorado

Drone strike attributed to Iran hits Dubai International Airport, injures people and grounds Gulf traffic

Drone strike damages Kuwait Airport T1 as Gulf airspace closures halt regional flights

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

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