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Briefing: UAE Reopens Airspace After Brief Shutdown Amid Regional Tensions

Strategic angle: The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority temporarily closed airspace due to security concerns following Iranian attacks.

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Briefing: British Airways cancels Dubai flights until summer

Strategic angle: Airline axes services to UAE and other destinations hours after drone attack on Dubai’s main airport

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Briefing: How Europe’s cities can balance tourism growth with housing needs

Strategic angle: Europe’s cities face rising housing costs and record tourism. Policymakers and urban leaders debate how better data and policy coordination can keep cities liveable.

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Fire near Dubai airport under control after drone attack, flights suspended

Fire near Dubai airport under control after drone attack, flights suspended.

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Jet Fuel Prices Soar as War in Iran Ripples Through Global Aviation

Crude oil prices surge amid escalating conflict in Iran, impacting global aviation costs.

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Briefing: Brazilian airline GOL announces direct flights between Rio de Janeiro, Lisbon and Paris

Strategic angle: GOL Airlines expands its international reach with new direct routes to Europe.

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Briefing: Airbus is preparing two uncrewed combat aircraft

Strategic angle: Airbus announces plans for the development of two uncrewed combat aircraft in collaboration with Kratos.

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Briefing: Nevada congresswoman pushes new bills to regulate lithium battery transit

Strategic angle: New legislation aims to enhance safety in the transportation of lithium batteries.

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TSA Agents Will Miss First Paycheck This Friday Amid Government Shutdown

Travelers are already noticing long waits at major airports, but it is expected to get worse as the shutdown continues.

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Briefing: EV Restructuring Has Cost Automakers Over $70 Billion So Far

Strategic angle: Automakers face significant financial challenges as they transition to electric vehicles.

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Briefing: Honda Cancels 0 Sedan, 0 SUV, And Acura RSX EVs

Strategic angle: Honda announces significant losses in its electric vehicle division while reevaluating its future strategy.

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Briefing: How Paris mobility transformed under Anne Hidalgo's two terms

Strategic angle: Between 2014 and 2026, the streets of Paris underwent sweeping changes, notably with the pedestrianization of the riverbanks and the creation of numerous bike lanes.

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Briefing: Middle East flights: Gulf Air repositions aircraft from Bahrain airport

Strategic angle: Bahrain’s national carrier is operating limited services from Dammam in Saudi Arabia while Qatar Airways has confirmed repatriation flights connecting 36 destinations with Doha.

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Briefing: Firefly Alpha returns to flight

Strategic angle: Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket successfully returned to flight March 11, launching a technology demonstration mission more than 10 months after the rocket’s previous launch failed.

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Briefing: How the Iran war is disrupting air travel -- and advice if you're planning a trip

Strategic angle: The war in Iran is roiling jet fuel prices and airlines are beginning to hike prices, unsettling travelers far from the Middle East.

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Briefing: Strait of Hormuz traffic down 97% as fourteen ships struck since war started

Strategic angle: A British monitoring agency reports significant disruptions in maritime traffic following attacks in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

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Briefing: British Airways Cancels Abu Dhabi Service Until Later This Year

Strategic angle: The airline has suspended its flights amid ongoing regional tensions.

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Briefing: Boutique whisky-themed property that hides a mini bottle in every room named the UK’s best hotel

Strategic angle: Stays at Ardbeg House on the Scottish island of Islay include a whisky tour at the nearby distillery.

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Briefing: European hedgehogs are often hit by cars. Researchers say ultrasound could save them from extinction

Strategic angle: Road traffic accidents are thought to kill up to a third of hedgehogs in local populations.

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Briefing: Middle East war costs regional tourism industry $600mn a day

Strategic angle: Thousands of travellers cancel trips after cities such as Dubai are targeted by Iranian strikes