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Carriers suspend Doha and Dubai services through March 28 as Iran–U.S. escalation closes Qatari airspace

Finnair has cancelled all flights to and from Doha and Dubai through March 28 amid escalating Iran–U.S. tensions. Qatar Airways says services remain suspended after Doha closed its airspace. A reported U.S.–Israeli strike damaged an Iran Air A319 at Bushehr; Pakistan’s airspace remains open.

2026-03-04T08:17:47.669141-08:00

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Judge dismisses wrongful-death suit over Evgeniy Lagoda's JetBlue death at JFK

2026-03-04T12:13:44.770980-08:00

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Exeter Airport begins second trial of hydrogen-powered ground support equipment to cut turnaround emissions

2026-03-04T10:56:30.876315-08:00

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El Al resumes limited repatriation flights as Ben Gurion partially reopens

2026-03-04T03:34:39.989596-08:00

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Judge dismisses wrongful-death suit over Evgeniy Lagoda's JetBlue death at JFK A judge dismissed a wrongful-death lawsuit alleging excessive force in the death of Evgeniy Lagoda aboard a JetBlue flight arriving at New York's JFK, concluding the plaintiffs' excessive-force claims could not proceed. The decision ends this civil challenge tied to onboard handling of a passenger in distress.

2026-03-04T12:13:44.770980-08:00

Judge dismisses wrongful-death suit over Evgeniy Lagoda's JetBlue death at JFK

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Exeter Airport begins second trial of hydrogen-powered ground support equipment to cut turnaround emissions Exeter Airport has begun a second trial of hydrogen-powered ground support equipment (GSE), building on an April test that deployed three hydrogen technologies to support the turnaround of a TUI Boeing 737-800. The pilots aim to reduce apron emissions and validate hydrogen options for routine GSE tasks.

2026-03-04T10:56:30.876315-08:00

Exeter Airport begins second trial of hydrogen-powered ground support equipment to cut turnaround emissions

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Carriers suspend Doha and Dubai services through March 28 as Iran–U.S. escalation closes Qatari airspace Finnair has cancelled all flights to and from Doha and Dubai through March 28 amid escalating Iran–U.S. tensions. Qatar Airways says services remain suspended after Doha closed its airspace. A reported U.S.–Israeli strike damaged an Iran Air A319 at Bushehr; Pakistan’s airspace remains open.

2026-03-04T08:17:47.669141-08:00

Carriers suspend Doha and Dubai services through March 28 as Iran–U.S. escalation closes Qatari airspace

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British Airways to base Boeing 787-10s at London Gatwick from 2029 British Airways will base Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners at London Gatwick from 2029, shifting long‑haul capacity to Gatwick and reshaping the carrier’s route deployment and slot utilisation. The move marks a strategic network shift for BA that concentrates larger widebody capacity at London’s secondary hub.

2026-03-04T07:55:25.231405-08:00

British Airways to base Boeing 787-10s at London Gatwick from 2029

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Turkish Cargo to end weekly freighter services at Linz Airport from end‑March 2026 Turkish Cargo will withdraw its weekly freighter services from Linz‑Hörsching Airport, with operations ending at the close of March 2026. The move removes scheduled weekly cargo lift from the Austrian regional market and creates an immediate capacity gap for shippers and the airport's freight business.

2026-03-04T04:15:02.529500-08:00

Turkish Cargo to end weekly freighter services at Linz Airport from end‑March 2026

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El Al resumes limited repatriation flights as Ben Gurion partially reopens El Al will resume limited inbound repatriation flights to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion from March 4–5, operating relief services from Larnaca and Athens to return stranded Israeli nationals. Ben Gurion's reopening is tightly constrained—roughly one flight per hour—and departures are currently closed to boarding.

2026-03-04T03:34:39.989596-08:00

El Al resumes limited repatriation flights as Ben Gurion partially reopens

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Ryanair to invest $1.5bn in Kraków Airport, base three aircraft and add four Summer 2026 routes Ryanair will invest $1.5bn in Kraków Airport, establishing a base with three additional aircraft and launching four new routes for Summer 2026. The move expands the carrier’s Polish footprint and represents a carrier-funded airport development tied to near-term network growth.

2026-03-03T14:53:09.360231-08:00

Ryanair to invest $1.5bn in Kraków Airport, base three aircraft and add four Summer 2026 routes

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Wealthy Flee Dubai by Private Jet as Gulf Airport Closures Leave Tens of Thousands Stranded After airport closures tied to 'Operation Epic Fury' and escalating Iran-related strikes, tens of thousands of passengers are stranded in Dubai and across the Gulf. A parallel evacuation has emerged: wealthy travellers are securing private-charter flights — including long-range business jets such as a Falcon 7X — at steep prices.

2026-03-03T09:34:06.478372-08:00

Wealthy Flee Dubai by Private Jet as Gulf Airport Closures Leave Tens of Thousands Stranded

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Carriers suspend Doha and Dubai services through March 28 as Iran–U.S. escalation closes Qatari airspace

Judge dismisses wrongful-death suit over Evgeniy Lagoda's JetBlue death at JFK

Exeter Airport begins second trial of hydrogen-powered ground support equipment to cut turnaround emissions

El Al resumes limited repatriation flights as Ben Gurion partially reopens

News Timeline