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USAF F-15E Strike Eagle crashes west of Al Jahra, Kuwait in suspected friendly‑fire incident

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle crashed west of Al Jahra, Kuwait on March 2, 2026, in what is being reported as a suspected friendly‑fire event. Both crew members ejected and survived; U.S. military investigators have opened an inquiry amid competing accounts of a shootdown.

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

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Unmanned drone damages runway at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus after UK clears US use of bases against Iran

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

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Iran missile strikes trigger Gulf airspace shutdowns; UAE carriers and airports suspend services amid global cancellations

2026-02-28T16:36:23.967866-08:00

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flydubai — Route, fleet and strategic update: network moves, orders and partnerships

2026-03-01T13:17:18.632926-08:00

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USAF F-15E Strike Eagle crashes west of Al Jahra, Kuwait in suspected friendly‑fire incident A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle crashed west of Al Jahra, Kuwait on March 2, 2026, in what is being reported as a suspected friendly‑fire event. Both crew members ejected and survived; U.S. military investigators have opened an inquiry amid competing accounts of a shootdown.

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

USAF F-15E Strike Eagle crashes west of Al Jahra, Kuwait in suspected friendly‑fire incident

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Unmanned drone damages runway at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus after UK clears US use of bases against Iran British and Cypriot officials said an unmanned drone struck and damaged the runway at RAF Akrotiri overnight, causing limited damage and no casualties. The strike came hours after the UK cleared US use of its bases to target Iranian missile sites, heightening regional tensions.

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

Unmanned drone damages runway at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus after UK clears US use of bases against Iran

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Yemenia says Airbus order remains on track as carrier rebuilds amid recovery efforts Yemenia says its planned Airbus order remains on track as the carrier undertakes fleet rebuilding amid ongoing recovery efforts. The airline's confirmation marks a tangible step toward restoring air services and fleet capacity, and signals momentum in broader recovery efforts across its network.

2026-03-01T21:51:26.511178-08:00

Yemenia says Airbus order remains on track as carrier rebuilds amid recovery efforts

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Flyadeal — route network and fleet update Flyadeal published an operator update summarizing recent route network adjustments and fleet developments, including frequency changes, market entries/exits and aircraft allocations. The briefing also covers order and delivery activity, partnerships and potential impacts on capacity deployment across the Gulf and neighbouring markets.

2026-03-01T15:46:43.863539-08:00

Flyadeal — route network and fleet update

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flydubai — Route, fleet and strategic update: network moves, orders and partnerships A consolidated operator briefing tracking flydubai's latest route network adjustments, fleet developments and aircraft procurement, plus strategic partnerships, start-up activity and M&A signals. The update synthesizes daily operator notices to show capacity shifts, delivery timing and alliance moves that will shape the carrier's regional role.

2026-03-01T13:17:18.632926-08:00

flydubai — Route, fleet and strategic update: network moves, orders and partnerships

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Etihad suspends Abu Dhabi flights, repositions fleet amid regional airspace closures Etihad has suspended all flights to and from Abu Dhabi amid regional airspace closures and security tensions, grounding aircraft and repositioning at least three jets — including two A350‑1000s and a 787‑9 — back to Abu Dhabi from Istanbul, Muscat and Cairo ahead of a planned relaunch.

2026-03-01T09:35:32.847910-08:00

Etihad suspends Abu Dhabi flights, repositions fleet amid regional airspace closures

Reuters

Flights halted after U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran curb physical gold movements through Dubai bullion hub Airline cancellations after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, and Tehran's retaliation, will severely curb physical gold shipments to and from Dubai's bullion trading hub over the coming days, three metals‑industry sources said, constraining bullion logistics and delivery schedules reliant on passenger and cargo flights.

2026-03-01T07:46:24.051958-08:00

Flights halted after U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran curb physical gold movements through Dubai bullion hub

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Iran Strike on UAE Tests Dubai’s Status as Regional Travel Safe Haven and Aviation Hub A recent Iranian strike on the UAE is testing Dubai's long-held positioning as a politically neutral, business-friendly travel hub, putting immediate pressure on airport operations, carrier routings and passenger confidence as regional security dynamics force reassessments of the city's role in global aviation.

2026-03-01T07:35:31.804089-08:00

Iran Strike on UAE Tests Dubai’s Status as Regional Travel Safe Haven and Aviation Hub

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USAF F-15E Strike Eagle crashes west of Al Jahra, Kuwait in suspected friendly‑fire incident

Unmanned drone damages runway at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus after UK clears US use of bases against Iran

Iran missile strikes trigger Gulf airspace shutdowns; UAE carriers and airports suspend services amid global cancellations

flydubai — Route, fleet and strategic update: network moves, orders and partnerships

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