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Iranian drones and missiles strike Dubai International; terminal damaged and four injured as Gulf airspace closes

On 28 February Iran launched drones and missiles that struck Gulf targets, damaging a terminal at Dubai International Airport and injuring four workers, while attacks also damaged facilities at Abu Dhabi and Kuwait airports. The strikes prompted regional airspace closures and mass flight cancellations across Gulf carriers.

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

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US Air Force officially designates missile-shaped experimental aircraft as X-68A

2026-02-27T12:13:23.211373-08:00

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DJI sues FCC to overturn 'Covered List' restrictions on U.S. authorizations, imports and sales

2026-02-26T11:54:54.838428-08:00

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AAMG and LODD to develop up to 50 Hili hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft for Europe and Middle East (250 kg, 700 km)

2026-02-26T23:53:20.619642-08:00

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Iranian drones and missiles strike Dubai International; terminal damaged and four injured as Gulf airspace closes On 28 February Iran launched drones and missiles that struck Gulf targets, damaging a terminal at Dubai International Airport and injuring four workers, while attacks also damaged facilities at Abu Dhabi and Kuwait airports. The strikes prompted regional airspace closures and mass flight cancellations across Gulf carriers.

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

Iranian drones and missiles strike Dubai International; terminal damaged and four injured as Gulf airspace closes

Space.com

US Air Force officially designates missile-shaped experimental aircraft as X-68A The U.S. Air Force has formally designated its missile‑shaped experimental X‑plane as the X‑68A, giving the developmental aircraft an official X‑series identity. The designation documents the program within USAF experimental test channels and establishes a formal reference for forthcoming flight test and reporting.

2026-02-27T12:13:23.211373-08:00

US Air Force officially designates missile-shaped experimental aircraft as X-68A

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AAMG and LODD to develop up to 50 Hili hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft for Europe and Middle East (250 kg, 700 km) Ambitious Air Mobility Group (AAMG) and LODD Autonomous will co-develop and may acquire up to 50 Hili hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft — 25 for Europe and 25 for the UAE/Middle East. The Hili targets 250 kg payloads over 700 km for middle‑mile hub‑to‑hub cargo, with experimental trials slated Q4 2026–Q4 2027.

2026-02-26T23:53:20.619642-08:00

AAMG and LODD to develop up to 50 Hili hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft for Europe and Middle East (250 kg, 700 km)

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Evolving Aviation Law: Treaties, Liability and Safety Standards Recast Rules for Airlines, Airports and Drones Treaties, safety standards and liability rules are evolving, forcing airlines, airports and drone operators to reassess operational, certification and commercial risk. Legal and regulatory expertise will be essential as international agreements and national liability frameworks redefine compliance, insurance exposure and responsibilities across manned and unmanned aviation.

2026-02-26T16:15:02.212988-08:00

Evolving Aviation Law: Treaties, Liability and Safety Standards Recast Rules for Airlines, Airports and Drones

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DJI sues FCC to overturn 'Covered List' restrictions on U.S. authorizations, imports and sales DJI has filed suit in U.S. federal court seeking to overturn an FCC order that placed the company’s drones on the agency's 'Covered List,' a move that halts new authorizations, imports and U.S. sales. The legal challenge directly contests the regulatory basis for the restrictions.

2026-02-26T11:54:54.838428-08:00

DJI sues FCC to overturn 'Covered List' restrictions on U.S. authorizations, imports and sales

FlightGlobal

Airbus Helicopters developing an uncrewed H145M variant for European militaries; more details due in 2026 Airbus Helicopters is developing an autonomous, uncrewed European variant of its H145M light-twin — a derivative of the H145-based 'Lakota' connector developed for the U.S. Marine Corps — targeted at military customers, with further technical and procurement details expected later in 2026.

2026-02-26T10:05:47.796381-08:00

Airbus Helicopters developing an uncrewed H145M variant for European militaries; more details due in 2026

AeroTime

Suspected Russian drone approaches French carrier Charles de Gaulle in Malmö; Sweden jams device 13 km out A suspected Russian unmanned aerial vehicle approached the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle while it was docked in Malmö, Sweden during a February 24 visit; Swedish forces used electronic jamming to disrupt the drone about 13 km from the ship, and officials said a Russian naval vessel was nearby.

2026-02-26T05:30:43.612039-08:00

Suspected Russian drone approaches French carrier Charles de Gaulle in Malmö; Sweden jams device 13 km out

FlightGlobal

NZDF to trial SYOS multi‑domain uncrewed systems including SA2 and SA7 quadcopters The New Zealand Defence Force has contracted SYOS Aerospace to supply and trial a suite of multi‑domain uncrewed systems — aerial, ground and maritime — under a structured experimentation programme. Platforms to be evaluated include SYOS SA2 and SA7 quadcopters as New Zealand advances autonomous operational capability.

2026-02-26T02:54:25.150363-08:00

NZDF to trial SYOS multi‑domain uncrewed systems including SA2 and SA7 quadcopters

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Iranian drones and missiles strike Dubai International; terminal damaged and four injured as Gulf airspace closes

US Air Force officially designates missile-shaped experimental aircraft as X-68A

DJI sues FCC to overturn 'Covered List' restrictions on U.S. authorizations, imports and sales

AAMG and LODD to develop up to 50 Hili hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft for Europe and Middle East (250 kg, 700 km)

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