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Qatar Airways arranges European relief flights from Oman to circumvent Doha ban
Qatar Airways has arranged a handful of repatriation flights to Europe from Oman, while Doha operations remain suspended due to the Qatari airspace closure. Qatar Airways confirmed that relief flights had been scheduled from March 5, 2026, from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to London Heathrow…
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Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of its 10th A330neo, eyes Australasia growth
Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of its 10th Airbus A330neo, with the aircraft touching down in Kuala Lumpur after being flown home from Toulouse by a crew of four pilots, supported by the…
Lufthansa to launch nonstop Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur flights in October 2026
Lufthansa is launching nonstop flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), marking its first direct service to Malaysia. This will be the carrier’s…
Israel claims first-ever F-35 air-to-air shootdown, against Iranian Yak-130
Israel said one of its F-35I “Adir” stealth fighters shot down an Iranian Air Force Yak-130 over Tehran on March 4, 2026, a claim that, if confirmed, would mark the first known air-to-air kill…
Bolivian C-130 carrying $62 million in cash crashes near La Paz, killing 22
A Bolivian Air Force C-130 Hercules carrying newly printed currency for the country’s central bank crashed while attempting to land at El Alto International Airport (LPB), killing at least 22…
Saab sees role for Canada in sixth-generation fighter development
Saab has said Canada could play a role in the development of future sixth-generation combat aircraft technologies, as Ottawa continues to review the scope of its planned…
Drone debris injures two in Dubai, video shows Russian-marked “Geran-2” drones
Drone and missile interceptions over the United Arab Emirates have continued to generate falling debris across Dubai, with local officials confirming injuries and damage as Iran’s retaliatory…
US MIA agency searches newly discovered submerged WW2 B-17 bomber wreckage
The US Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has been helping lead search efforts after a World War Two B-17 bomber wreckage was discovered in the North Sea. The revelation was made in the…
Pilatus delivers world’s first PC-12 PRO Aeromedical to Australia’s flying docs
Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has delivered the world’s first PC-12 PRO in aeromedical configuration to Australia’s famed flying doctors. On March 4, 2026, Pilatus announced that the…
UK government charters first repatriation flight for Brits fleeing Middle East
The UK government has scheduled its first repatriation flight for British nationals fleeing the Middle East in response to the increasing volatile situation in the region. On March 4, 2026,…
Iran drone wave leads to first UK F-35B shootdowns over Jordan
Royal Air Force F-35B jets have shot down Iranian-launched one-way attack drones over Jordan in what the UK described as the first time an RAF F-35 has destroyed a target in…
French Rafale jets secures UAE skies as Paris boosts Cyprus defenses
French Rafale fighter jets deployed in the United Arab Emirates have carried out “air security” operations above French bases in the Gulf, France’s foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on…
Thales 2025 results: defense and avionics lift sales to €22.1B
Thales reported full-year 2025 sales of €22.136 billion, up 8.8% organically, driven by sustained demand in defense, avionics, and space activities. The company said adjusted EBIT rose to…
US tankers depart Spain after bases prohibited from being used for strikes against Iran
At least 15 US military aircraft have departed two American-operated bases in southern Spain after Spain said the facilities cannot be used to support attacks on Iran. Reuters cited maps…
Qatar says its air force shot down two Iranian Su-24 tactical bombers
Qatar’s Ministry of Defense said its armed forces shot down two Iranian Sukhoi Su-24 tactical bombers, marking one of the clearest reported air-to-air engagements of the expanding regional…
Startup completes first Australian hypersonic flight test in the United States
Australian startup Hypersonix Launch Systems successfully completedthe first flight of its DART AE uncrewed hypersonic demonstrator aircraft on February 27, 2026. Although this milestone has…
Emirates among limited airlines scheduled to depart Dubai within hours
Emirates is among a limited number of airlines that are scheduled to depart Dubai within the next few hours despite the threat of Iranian military strikes in the region. On March 2, 2026, the…
Macron outlines expanded European role for France’s nuclear deterrence
Speaking from the Île Longue naval base in western France, the home port of the country’s nuclear-armed ballistic-missile submarines, on March 2, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron…
Etihad flights spotted departing UAE despite suspension amid Iranian strikes
Several Etihad Airways flights have been spotted departing from Zayed International Airport (AUD) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, despite earlier announcements that flights were grounded amid Iranian…
AURA AERO secures first firm order for ERA hybrid airliner from French operator
French electric and hybrid aircraft developer AURA AERO announced on March 2, 2026, that it has received the first firm order for its future ERA airliner. The ERA is a 19-seater…
Leonardo’s new $1.3B UK contract for military helicopters secures Yeovil future
Leonardo UK has landed a billion-dollar contract with the British government to build 23 new medium-lift helicopters (NMH) for the country’s armed forces. On March 2, 2026, the UK government…
