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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

U.S. and Israel launch coordinated airstrikes on Iran; Gulf airspace shuts as Tehran retaliates

On Feb. 28 U.S. and Israeli forces launched coordinated airstrikes on Iranian targets — including U.S. carrier‑based strikes and Tomahawk cruise missiles — after a multi‑week buildup of 90+ carrier fighters, 110 additional combat aircraft and two carrier strike groups. Iran retaliated, prompting Gulf airspace closures and wide airline cancellations.

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2026-02-28T01:31:34.874761-08:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Airports   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
Reuters

Bolivian Air Force C-130 crashes in El Alto, killing 15 and scattering banknote cargo

By Reuters: The death toll has risen to 20 in the crash on Friday evening of a Bolivian Air Force Hercules aircraft during bad weather in the city of El Alto, near Bolivia's capital La Paz, AFP reported citing police.

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2026-02-27T17:01:24.686448-08:00
Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
AeroTime • Stephen Pope

US Air Force C-146 Strikes Concrete Barrier During Roadway Takeoff Drill in Laoac, Philippines; Crew Injured

By AeroTime: Crewmembers suffered injuries when a US Air Force C-146 struck a concrete barrier during a roadway takeoff drill in Laoac, Philippines.

2026-02-27T12:56:15.667321-08:00
Saudi Arabia   Satellite   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Catherine Cartier, Eleanor Whalley, Maria Laguna

Satellite imagery shows rise in tankers and support aircraft at Saudi base used by US amid tensions with Iran

By Reuters: Satellite images showed a rise in the number of military support aircraft including refuelling tankers at a Saudi airbase used by the U.S. military during a four-day period in February, as Washington built forces in the region amid tensions with Iran.

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2026-02-27T09:26:19.641378-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Singapore to acquire three Gulfstream G550 maritime surveillance aircraft

By FlightGlobal: Singapore will acquire three Gulfstream G550 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to enhance maritime domain awareness and complement its planned fleet of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon jets, the Ministry of Defence has announced.

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2026-02-27T06:45:41.214872-08:00