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- Aviator Daily Briefing — Monday, March 23rd, 2026 [Weather] Here's a look at weather across the nation today. In the East Coast, New York is looking at moderate rain with a high of 49 and a low of 33. In the Central U.S., Chicago is looking at overcast with a high of 36 and a low of 29. In the West Coast, Los Angeles is looking at foggy with a high of 82 and a low of 58. [Today's Top Stories] • European Airlines Seek Delay of EU's 2030 e-SAF Blending Mandate • US-Israel Offensive Grounds Gulf Flights Amid Fuel Price Surge and Network Cuts • Power Outage Halts Denver Airport Operations During Peak Travel Day • China Airlines Cuts Airbus A350, A321neo Orders in Fleet Strategy Shift • ICE Agents Deployed to Assist TSA Operations Amid DHS Shutdown [Details] European Airlines Seek Delay of EU's 2030 e-SAF Blending Mandate EU airline CEOs at Brussels summit urge delay of 1.2% e-SAF mandate citing supply gaps. Face €7-9 billion penalties as fuel costs spike from Middle East conflict. US-Israel Offensive Grounds Gulf Flights Amid Fuel Price Surge and Network Cuts Following a US-Israel joint offensive commencing February 28, 2026, widespread flight suspensions have affected Middle East hubs, with major airports including Abu Dhabi Zayed and Dubai International facing direct strikes. Airlines are revising schedules citing security concerns as Brent crude surges above $100/barrel, jeopardizing IATA's 2026 profit forecasts. Power Outage Halts Denver Airport Operations During Peak Travel Day Denver International Airport operations stopped for 2+ hours March 18 after substation failure, causing 544 flight delays during spring break travel rush. China Airlines Cuts Airbus A350, A321neo Orders in Fleet Strategy Shift Taiwan's China Airlines reduces Airbus orders by eight aircraft, cutting A350-900s from five to three and A321neos from eight to two amid supply chain constraints. ICE Agents Deployed to Assist TSA Operations Amid DHS Shutdown Federal immigration enforcement agents have begun deploying to U.S. airports to assist Transportation Security Administration (TSA) operations during a six-week partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. The deployment aims to address staffing shortages and security line delays while negotiations continue on funding. You can get the latest aviation news at https://aviatordb.com