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United 787-9 (UA2127) returns to LAX after left‑engine fire; passengers evacuated via slides, no injuries

United Airlines flight UA2127, a Boeing 787‑9, returned to Los Angeles International Airport minutes after takeoff when the crew reported a left‑engine fire. The aircraft landed safely, passengers were evacuated via emergency slides, the FAA cited a left‑engine problem and no injuries were reported.

2026-03-02T13:21:27.586021-08:00

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Qatar says it shot down two Iranian Su‑24s and intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones

2026-03-02T11:16:10.462399-08:00

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Three USAF F-15E Strike Eagles downed by Kuwaiti air defenses in apparent friendly-fire incident; crews survive

2026-03-01T22:11:41.246223-08:00

Reuters

Shahed‑type drone strikes RAF Akrotiri; Greece deploys frigates and F‑16s to Cyprus amid regional barrage

2026-03-01T22:11:38.405811-08:00

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United 787-9 (UA2127) returns to LAX after left‑engine fire; passengers evacuated via slides, no injuries United Airlines flight UA2127, a Boeing 787‑9, returned to Los Angeles International Airport minutes after takeoff when the crew reported a left‑engine fire. The aircraft landed safely, passengers were evacuated via emergency slides, the FAA cited a left‑engine problem and no injuries were reported.

2026-03-02T13:21:27.586021-08:00

United 787-9 (UA2127) returns to LAX after left‑engine fire; passengers evacuated via slides, no injuries

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Qatar says it shot down two Iranian Su‑24s and intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones Qatar’s Ministry of Defense said its air force shot down two Iranian Sukhoi Su‑24 fighter‑bombers after they entered Qatari airspace and intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones targeting multiple sites, a sharp escalation in regional hostilities with immediate airspace‑security implications.

2026-03-02T11:16:10.462399-08:00

Qatar says it shot down two Iranian Su‑24s and intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones

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Business aircraft accident reports — March 2026 (preliminary & final) Compilation of preliminary and final business‑aircraft accident reports issued in March 2026, consolidating investigative findings, probable causes and safety recommendations from national agencies. The roundup highlights operational, maintenance and training issues identified in recent accidents to inform immediate compliance and risk‑mitigation priorities.

2026-03-02T03:37:27.651303-08:00

Business aircraft accident reports — March 2026 (preliminary & final)

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Three USAF F-15E Strike Eagles downed by Kuwaiti air defenses in apparent friendly-fire incident; crews survive CENTCOM confirmed three USAF F-15E Strike Eagles were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses over Kuwait on March 2 while supporting operations against Iran; all six aircrew survived after ejecting. Videos circulating online show at least one jet descending in a flaming flat spin.

2026-03-01T22:11:41.246223-08:00

Three USAF F-15E Strike Eagles downed by Kuwaiti air defenses in apparent friendly-fire incident; crews survive

Reuters

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Shahed‑type drone strikes RAF Akrotiri; Greece deploys frigates and F‑16s to Cyprus amid regional barrage A Shahed‑type drone struck RAF Akrotiri overnight, causing limited damage and no injuries while Cypriot forces reported two additional drones destroyed. Greece has dispatched frigates and F‑16s to Cyprus as the attack forms part of a wider series of Iran‑linked drone and missile strikes on regional bases.

2026-03-01T22:11:38.405811-08:00

Shahed‑type drone strikes RAF Akrotiri; Greece deploys frigates and F‑16s to Cyprus amid regional barrage

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JetBlue flight evacuated at Fort Lauderdale after passenger issues bomb threat over carry‑on space A JetBlue flight at Fort Lauderdale‑Hollywood International Airport was evacuated after a passenger issued a bomb threat during a dispute over carry‑on luggage space. The on‑ground evacuation removed passengers from the aircraft and temporarily disrupted the flight while authorities assessed the reported threat.

2026-03-01T16:15:54.484670-08:00

JetBlue flight evacuated at Fort Lauderdale after passenger issues bomb threat over carry‑on space

AeroTime

Afghan authorities say Pakistani jets entered airspace, attempted strike on Bagram; fighter downed and pilot captured Afghan authorities and Taliban officials said Pakistani military jets entered Afghan airspace near Bagram and attempted to bomb the Bagram airbase, sparking explosions over Kabul amid border clashes. Afghan forces reported a Pakistani fighter crashed in Jalalabad and its pilot was captured alive.

2026-03-01T05:06:26.516211-08:00

Afghan authorities say Pakistani jets entered airspace, attempted strike on Bagram; fighter downed and pilot captured

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

American flight from Philadelphia forced to turn back, becomes 16‑hour 'flight to nowhere' amid regional tensions An American Airlines departure from Philadelphia was forced to turn back mid‑journey amid regional tensions, producing a roughly 16‑hour "flight to nowhere" and leaving passengers delayed while the carrier and authorities managed the operational fallout. The incident underscores acute risks when airspace conditions change suddenly.

2026-03-01T03:22:19.082668-08:00

American flight from Philadelphia forced to turn back, becomes 16‑hour 'flight to nowhere' amid regional tensions

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United 787-9 (UA2127) returns to LAX after left‑engine fire; passengers evacuated via slides, no injuries

Qatar says it shot down two Iranian Su‑24s and intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones

Three USAF F-15E Strike Eagles downed by Kuwaiti air defenses in apparent friendly-fire incident; crews survive

Shahed‑type drone strikes RAF Akrotiri; Greece deploys frigates and F‑16s to Cyprus amid regional barrage

News Timeline