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NTSB preliminary analysis suggests Miami 767 freighter attempted go‑around before runway overrun：On 6 September 2026, 21 Air Flight 7598, a Boeing 767‑33A(ER) freighter operated for Amazon Air, overran runway 30 at Miami International Airport (MIA), struck two vehicles on a public road and killed five people on the ground. NTSB preliminary analysis suggests

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Trans Air Cargo Service DC-8 Freighter Veers Off Kinshasa Runway and Collapses Nose Gear：A Douglas DC-8-73CF freighter registered 9S-AJO and operated by Trans Air Cargo Service suffered a nose gear collapse after veering off Runway 24 at N’Djili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on September 8, 2026. The four-engine jet ran left off the runway and came to a stop on soft ground in the adjacent grass resting nose-down. Trans Air Cargo Service DC-8

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Delta Air Lines Investigates 2 Cabin Fume Emergencies In 48 Hours：Delta Air Lines has launched an investigation after two separate flights experienced cabin fume emergencies within a 48-hour period, according to a report by Simple Flying. The back-to-back inflight incidents required prompt operational emergency responses from the respective flight crews on board. Delta Air Lines Investigates 2 Cabin

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Thailand's CAAT becomes first regulator to adopt Boeing's CBTA training solution：Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has become the first global aviation regulator to roll out Boeing's Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Learning Library across an entire national flight training ecosystem, announced on September 1, 2026. Thailand s CAAT becomes first

Airbus and Boeing Outpace 2025 Delivery Totals Despite Production Challenges：both Airbus and Boeing are outpacing their 2025 delivery performances. So far in 2026, Airbus has delivered 475 aircraft compared to 434 at the same point last year, while Boeing has delivered 418 aircraft compared to 385 in 2025. Both manufacturers achieved these increases despite facing ongoing engine shortages and quality concerns. Airbus and Boeing Outpace 2025

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China Airlines to Raise International Booking Fee to $33 on September 22：China Airlines announced on September 10 that it will increase its international booking service fee from $30 (approximately NT$944) to $33 (approximately NT$1,039) per ticket, effective September 22. The airline stated that the adjustment reflects industry standards and market conditions. China Airlines to Raise

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US Army Corps Awards $74.78M Contract for B-21 Hangar at Whiteman AFB：The US Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District has awarded Conti Federal Services a $74,787,155 firm-fixed-price contract to build a specialized radio frequency and measurements hangar at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. According to the Pentagon daily contracts list published on September 8, 2026, the new facility will be dedicated to inspecting B-21 Raider bombers to verify that they maintain their low-observable stealth characteristics. Work on the hangar is scheduled for completion by September 25, 2029. US Army Corps Awards 74.78M Contract

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EgyptAir to Launch 20-Hour Sydney Route as Star Alliance Prepares for Australia Return：According to a report published by the aviation news website Simple Flying on September 9, 2026, EgyptAir is launching a surprising new route to Sydney with a flight duration of 20 hours. This new long-haul route marks a major development for the carrier. EgyptAir to Launch 20-Hour Sydney

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Fiji Airways to Launch Direct Western Sydney Flights in March 2027：Fiji Airways has announced the launch of direct scheduled flights between Nadi International Airport (NAN) and Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), making it the first international airline to connect Fiji with Sydney's new airport. The new international service is scheduled to commence on March 19, 2027. Fiji Airways to Launch Direct

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EUROCONTROL signs NewPENS contract extension, prepares PENS 3.0：EUROCONTROL held a strategic symposium on the Pan-European Network Service (PENS) on September 9, 2026, bringing together aviation stakeholders to discuss service continuity and the next-generation network, PENS 3.0. EUROCONTROL signs NewPENS contract

Lufthansa Shark-Skin Surface Film Nears Airbus A330 Certification：Lufthansa's innovative shark-skin surface film is nearing certification for the Airbus A330 aircraft. This development represents the first time that this technology has been deployed on an Airbus widebody airliner. Lufthansa Shark-Skin Surface Film

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Simple Flying Reports Rolls-Royce Tripled 787 Engine Overhaul Interval via Blade Redesign：Simple Flying published a video report on September 9, 2026, stating that Rolls-Royce has tripled the time between overhauls for the Boeing 787's Trent 1000 engine through a single blade redesign. Simple Flying Reports Rolls-Royce

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