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180 articlesPage 9 of 9Updated Mar 8, 2026

West Asia Conflict Spurs 110 Flight Cancellations at Delhi, Mumbai Airports

Geopolitical conflict in West Asia has led to over 110 flight cancellations at Delhi and Mumbai airports, disrupting a key international travel corridor.

Mar 8, 20264 min
West Asia Conflict Spurs 110 Flight Cancellations at Delhi, Mumbai Airports
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West Asia Conflict Escalates Drone, Missile Threat to Civil Aviation

Airlines face escalating drone and missile threats over West Asia, forcing widespread flight cancellations and costly rerouting to avoid conflict zones.

Mar 8, 20264 min
West Asia Conflict Escalates Drone, Missile Threat to Civil Aviation
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Ben Gurion Airport Resumes Limited Outbound Flights Amid Conflict

Israel's Ben Gurion Airport resumes limited outbound flights with strict restrictions and passenger quotas following a conflict-related airspace closure.

Mar 8, 20264 min
Ben Gurion Airport Resumes Limited Outbound Flights Amid Conflict
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Latest Ocean Infinity MH370 Search Ends With No Wreckage Found

Ocean Infinity's latest search for MH370 has concluded without finding the aircraft, leaving the 12-year mystery of its disappearance unsolved.

Mar 8, 20264 min
Latest Ocean Infinity MH370 Search Ends With No Wreckage Found
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Middle East Conflict Sparks Widespread Airspace Closures and Cancellations

Widespread Middle East airspace closures have forced over 23,000 flight cancellations, severely disrupting global hubs and reshaping international air routes.

Mar 8, 20264 min
Middle East Conflict Sparks Widespread Airspace Closures and Cancellations
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Pilots Navigate Spreading Conflict Zone Risks in Middle East and Europe

Pilots face escalating risks from missiles, drones, and GPS jamming in expanding conflict zones, shrinking airspace and increasing operational stress.

Mar 8, 20265 min
Pilots Navigate Spreading Conflict Zone Risks in Middle East and Europe
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Dubai Drone Strike Strands Australians, Halts DXB Flights

A drone strike temporarily closed Dubai International Airport (DXB), stranding thousands of Australians amid broader Middle East travel disruptions.

Mar 8, 20264 min
Dubai Drone Strike Strands Australians, Halts DXB Flights
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Mideast Conflict Triggers Mass Flight Cancellations; Millions Stranded

Widespread airspace closures amid the Iran conflict have led to over 23,000 flight cancellations, stranding an estimated 1.5 million passengers.

Mar 8, 20264 min
Mideast Conflict Triggers Mass Flight Cancellations; Millions Stranded
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NTSB Probes De-Icing Time in Fatal Bangor Challenger 650 Crash

NTSB is investigating a fatal Challenger 650 crash in Bangor, focusing on anti-icing holdover times that were exceeded before the January 25 takeoff.

Mar 8, 20265 min
NTSB Probes De-Icing Time in Fatal Bangor Challenger 650 Crash
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Governments Issue 'Do Not Travel' Warnings for UAE Amidst Conflict

Multiple Western governments have issued 'Do Not Travel' advisories for the UAE due to regional conflict, missile strikes, and widespread flight disruptions.

Mar 8, 20264 min
Governments Issue 'Do Not Travel' Warnings for UAE Amidst Conflict
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EASA Extends Middle East & Persian Gulf Airspace Warning

EASA has extended its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin for the Middle East, advising caution for all flights due to heightened military activity and risks.

Mar 8, 20264 min
EASA Extends Middle East & Persian Gulf Airspace Warning
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United 737 Hits De-Icing Truck at Denver International Airport

A United Airlines Boeing 737 struck a de-icing truck at Denver International Airport, injuring the driver and triggering an FAA investigation.

Mar 8, 20264 min
United 737 Hits De-Icing Truck at Denver International Airport
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Virgin Atlantic Suspends Dubai Route After Airspace Closure

Virgin Atlantic suspended its Dubai flights after regional conflict forced a 16-hour flight to nowhere, highlighting operational risks in the Middle East.

Mar 8, 20264 min
Virgin Atlantic Suspends Dubai Route After Airspace Closure
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El Al 737 Aborts Landing at Tel Aviv Following Missile Alert

An El Al Boeing 737 aborted its landing at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport upon ATC instruction following a missile alert in central Israel.

Mar 7, 20264 min
El Al 737 Aborts Landing at Tel Aviv Following Missile Alert
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NTSB Faults Control Laws in Embraer Praetor 500 Hard Landing Accident

NTSB findings on a Praetor 500 hard landing cite flight control laws, prompting mandatory software and procedure updates from the FAA and ANAC.

Mar 7, 20264 min
NTSB Faults Control Laws in Embraer Praetor 500 Hard Landing Accident
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Dubai Airport Ops Suspended After IRGC Strikes UAE, Kuwait Bases

Iran's IRGC claims strikes on US bases in the UAE and Kuwait, forcing Dubai International Airport to temporarily suspend all flight operations on March 7.

Mar 7, 20264 min
Dubai Airport Ops Suspended After IRGC Strikes UAE, Kuwait Bases
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Azerbaijan Calls Iran Drone Strike on Nakhchivan Airport 'Act Of Terror'

Azerbaijan has called a drone strike on Nakhchivan Airport an 'act of terror' after the attack, allegedly from Iran, injured two people and damaged the facility.

Mar 7, 20264 min
Azerbaijan Calls Iran Drone Strike on Nakhchivan Airport 'Act Of Terror'
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NTSB Report: CL-600 Exceeded Deicing Time in Bangor Fatal Crash

An NTSB report found a Bombardier CL-600 in a fatal Bangor crash exceeded its deicing holdover time by nearly double the recommended nine-minute limit.

Mar 7, 20264 min
NTSB Report: CL-600 Exceeded Deicing Time in Bangor Fatal Crash
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Qatar Reopens Airspace for Relief Flights Amid Gulf Conflict

Qatar has partially reopened its airspace, allowing limited relief and cargo flights to operate as a regional conflict strands thousands of travelers.

Mar 7, 20264 min
Qatar Reopens Airspace for Relief Flights Amid Gulf Conflict
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United Boeing 787 Makes Emergency Landing at LAX After Engine Fire

A United Airlines B787-9 returned to LAX after a left engine fire, forcing a passenger evacuation via slides and a temporary airport-wide ground stop.

Mar 6, 20264 min
United Boeing 787 Makes Emergency Landing at LAX After Engine Fire
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