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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Missile and drone strikes hit Gulf hubs — Dubai terminal damaged, four injured; widespread airspace closures and cancellations Iran-launched missiles and drones struck the UAE and neighbouring states on 28 February, damaging a terminal at Dubai International and facilities at Abu Dhabi and Kuwait; four airport workers were injured. Gulf airspace closures prompted mass flight cancellations as authorities assessed debris and damage.

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

Missile and drone strikes hit Gulf hubs — Dubai terminal damaged, four injured; widespread airspace closures and 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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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

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

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

News Timeline