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Turkey weighs F-16 deployment to Northern Cyprus after drone attack on RAF base
Turkey is evaluating the deployment of F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as part of a broader set of security measures amid escalating military activity across the Eastern Mediterranean region, according to sources within the Turkish Ministry of National Defense. According to the ministry, several…
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Portugal issues first space re-entry license in Europe for Azores Spaceport
The Portuguese National Space Authority (ANACOM) has issued the first license in Europe for the performance of a controlled commercial spacecraft re-entry from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to…
Trump administration backs United’s ban on passengers spurning headphones
The Trump administration has backed United Airline’s ban on passengers not using headphones while watching films and listening to music during flights. United Airlines confirmed that it had…
Spain’s PLD Space raises €180 million Series C round led by Mitsubishi Electric
Spanish space company PLD Space has closed a €180 million Series C funding round led by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. The Japanese conglomerate will also become the startup’s strategic…
UK says RAF strikes on Iranian missile sites could be lawful
Speaking British broadcasters on March 6, 2026, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy suggested that British aircraft could lawfully strike Iranian missile…
Wizz Air gets go-ahead for transatlantic flights between UK and US
Wizz Air has been given the go-ahead to launch transatlantic flights between the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) as part of its plans to fly fans and European teams to the FIFA…
Russia says Finland nuclear hosting shift would stoke tensions
In a statement released on March 6, 2026, the Kremlin has said that Finland’s decision to lift its legal ban on hosting nuclear weapons would increase tensions in Europe. This…
Ukraine preparing prepayments for Gripen, Rafale jets: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian media has reported that the country is preparing advance payments for future Saab Gripen and Dassault Rafale fighter…
US Navy cancels Blue Angels performances over security concerns tied to Iran war
The US Navy’s Blue Angels will start their 2026 season later than planned, after two early West Coast air shows were canceled as military installations tightened security amid the escalating…
NATO E-3A AWACS conducts first mission in Finnish airspace
Finland’s integration into NATO’s air command structure continues to deepen, with the Finnish Air Force confirming that a NATO E-3A Sentry airborne warning and control system…
Embraer, Valkyrie Aero add AI-enabled counter-drone system to A-29 Super Tucano
Embraer and Valkyrie Aero are expanding the A-29 Super Tucano’s counter-drone package with an AI-enabled system designed to speed up detection-to-engagement decision-making…
Iranian drones strike Azerbaijan airport in Nakhchivan, injuring two
Iranian drones struck Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave on March 5, 2026, injuring two civilians and damaging infrastructure at a local airport, prompting Baku to summon Iran’s…
Around 18,000 US citizens escape Middle East conflict on rescue flights home
Around 18,000 US citizens have escaped the current Middle East conflict and returned home in the past few days, according to the Department of State. On March 5, 2026, Assistant Secretary…
Zelenskyy offers Ukraine’s Shahed interceptor drones to Gulf states
Ukraine is ready to share its experience countering Iranian-designed Shahed drones with partners in the Middle East, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as the United States and Gulf countries…
Italy to send air defense aid for Gulf countries, Meloni says
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Rome intends to provide air defense assistance to Gulf states facing Iranian strikes, aligning Italy with similar efforts by several European…
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…
Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 becomes latest iconic jumbo to feature XXL Crane design
A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 is the latest iconic aircraft to feature the airline’s blue 100-year anniversary livery and XXL Crane design following an Airbus A380 makeover in February 2026. On…
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…
Air Tahiti Nui to launch direct Papeete to Sydney service in December 2026
Air Tahiti Nui announced that it will launch a new direct service between Papeete International Airport (PPT) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). The new route will give…
