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Airlines suspend Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara services after Mexican forces kill CJNG leader 'El Mencho'

Mexico’s military killed CJNG boss Nemesio 'El Mencho' in Jalisco, triggering cartel retaliation, narco-blockades and armed clashes that disrupted airports in Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara and Manzanillo. Air Canada suspended Puerto Vallarta operations, United canceled flights, and multiple carriers diverted or scrubbed services.

2026-02-22T11:14:03.025265-08:00

Airways Magazine

American vs United — O’Hare gate wars, Venezuela comeback watch, and Air Canada’s A350-1000 move

2026-02-22T10:41:41.797599-08:00

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Four Moscow airports resume flights after drone attack

2026-02-22T06:06:25.436109-08:00

suasnews.com

Myanmar National Airlines ATR-72-600 struck by suspected FPV/kamikaze drone at Myitkyina Airport

2026-02-21T07:35:21.586562-08:00

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Airlines suspend Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara services after Mexican forces kill CJNG leader 'El Mencho' Mexico’s military killed CJNG boss Nemesio 'El Mencho' in Jalisco, triggering cartel retaliation, narco-blockades and armed clashes that disrupted airports in Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara and Manzanillo. Air Canada suspended Puerto Vallarta operations, United canceled flights, and multiple carriers diverted or scrubbed services.

2026-02-22T11:14:03.025265-08:00

Airlines suspend Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara services after Mexican forces kill CJNG leader 'El Mencho'

Airways Magazine

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American vs United — O’Hare gate wars, Venezuela comeback watch, and Air Canada’s A350-1000 move The Airflow Pod-Ed examines the latest escalation between American and United over gates and capacity at Chicago O’Hare, evaluates signs of a commercial recovery in Venezuela, and parses Air Canada’s strategic shift involving the Airbus A350-1000 and its implications for long‑haul capacity.

2026-02-22T10:41:41.797599-08:00

American vs United — O’Hare gate wars, Venezuela comeback watch, and Air Canada’s A350-1000 move

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Four Moscow airports resume flights after drone attack Four Moscow airports resumed operations on Sunday after earlier suspensions triggered by a drone attack, Russia's aviation regulator Rosaviatsia said. Authorities closed airspace and halted arrivals and departures for security checks; services were restored once inspections and threat assessments were completed.

2026-02-22T06:06:25.436109-08:00

Four Moscow airports resume flights after drone attack

AeroTime

Sofia Airport closed overnight Feb 23–24 amid reported US military operations Sofia Airport was temporarily closed to civilian traffic on the nights of Feb. 23 and 24, reportedly in connection with US military operations. The restrictions disrupted scheduled arrivals and departures and signaled a temporary suspension of civilian access while military activity was reported nearby.

2026-02-22T04:16:31.059032-08:00

Sofia Airport closed overnight Feb 23–24 amid reported US military operations

Wall Street Journal

Extended USS Gerald R. Ford Deployment Strains Crew, Families and Raises Readiness Concerns An extended deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is producing sustained strain on sailors and their families, prompting concerns about crew morale, fatigue and the ship's operational readiness as leadership weighs the impact of prolonged missions on carrier effectiveness.

2026-02-21T10:46:16.976949-08:00

Extended USS Gerald R. Ford Deployment Strains Crew, Families and Raises Readiness Concerns

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Myanmar National Airlines ATR-72-600 struck by suspected FPV/kamikaze drone at Myitkyina Airport On 20 February 2026, a Myanmar National Airlines ATR 72-600 was struck by a suspected FPV (first-person view) "kamikaze" drone at Myitkyina Airport in Kachin State while boarding passengers and preparing for takeoff. Authorities and the carrier are investigating the strike.

2026-02-21T07:35:21.586562-08:00

Myanmar National Airlines ATR-72-600 struck by suspected FPV/kamikaze drone at Myitkyina Airport

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El Al flight leaves LAX without 140 bags after 'Free Palestine' stickers trigger security sweep An El Al flight from Los Angeles to Tel Aviv departed LAX without 140 checked suitcases after 'Free Palestine' stickers were discovered, prompting enhanced security searches, an approximately two-hour departure delay and suspicions of an inside job by airport employees; passengers landed in Israel without their luggage.

2026-02-21T06:25:26.653227-08:00

El Al flight leaves LAX without 140 bags after 'Free Palestine' stickers trigger security sweep

Air Data News

France to deliver additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine Ukraine's Air Force said it expects additional Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighters from France as Kyiv seeks to bolster its combat aviation capacity. The move signals continued French military aviation support and will add multi-role jet capability to Ukraine's efforts to sustain frontline air operations.

2026-02-21T00:13:57.571284-08:00

France to deliver additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine

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Airlines suspend Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara services after Mexican forces kill CJNG leader 'El Mencho'

American vs United — O’Hare gate wars, Venezuela comeback watch, and Air Canada’s A350-1000 move

Four Moscow airports resume flights after drone attack

Myanmar National Airlines ATR-72-600 struck by suspected FPV/kamikaze drone at Myitkyina Airport

News Timeline