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Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX Scrapes Wingtip and Aborts Dublin Landing in Crosswinds：A Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX aircraft scraped its wingtip and aborted a landing in Dublin after encountering severe crosswinds on final approach. The flight was attempting to land when challenging wind conditions impacted the aircraft's control. Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX Scrapes

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UNI Air to Charge NT$200 Fee for Unaccompanied Minors on Domestic Routes from Nov 1：UNI Air announced that starting November 1, 2026, it will implement an unaccompanied minor service fee scheme for domestic routes, charging NT$200 per passenger per flight segment. The service is mandatory for children aged 5 to under 12 traveling without an accompanying adult. Passengers aged 12 to under 18 may also apply for the service upon request. UNI Air to Charge NT 200 Fee for

US Air Force awards highest safety trophy to F-22 pilot following belly landing：US Air Force Chief of Staff General Ken Wilsbach presented the 2025 Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy to Captain Michael Cloninger of the 90th Fighter Squadron, 3rd Operations Group, during a ceremony at the Pentagon on September 8, 2026. The trophy represents the US Air Force's most prestigious flight safety award and recognizes exceptional airmanship during emergencies where aircrew prevent accidents or minimize damage and loss of life. US Air Force awards highest safety

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Ryanair Generates €4.99B In Ancillary Revenue For FY2026, Averaging $27 Per Passenger：European low-cost carrier Ryanair generated €4.99 billion in total ancillary revenue during fiscal year 2026 (FY2026). Ancillary revenue includes all income generated from services beyond the baseline passenger airfare. Ryanair Generates 4.99B In Ancillary

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Collins Aerospace Tests EPACS as F-35 Block 4 Upgrade Faces Thermal Challenges：As the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet undergoes its Block 4 mid-life upgrade, newly integrated sensors, electronic warfare systems, and computing hardware are causing significant power and cooling challenges. To address the aircraft's thermal management bottleneck, Collins Aerospace recently completed altitude testing for its Enhanced Power and Cooling System (EPACS). Test results demonstrated that the EPACS system achieved 80 kilowatts of cooling capacity, which is more than double the aircraft's current power and thermal dissipation capability. Collins Aerospace Tests EPACS as

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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport’s A‑Area Apron Fully Adopts Electric GPUs; KLM Ground Operations Further Reduce Diesel Equipment Use：KLM Royal Dutch Airlines recently announced that its ground operations at the A‑area apron of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) now fully use electric ground power units (e‑GPU), replacing traditional diesel GPUs. This transition is part of Schiphol Airport’s ongoing push to electrify airside ground equipment, aiming to reduce emissions and noise from apron operations and improve the working environment for ground staff. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport s A Area

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JetBlue Allegedly Forces Passenger To Leave Surfboard Behind After Rebooking：a well-known surfer stated that he pleaded with airline agents after an itinerary reservation swap forced him to leave a backup surfboard behind at the airport. The passenger had originally booked his travel on United before being transferred to a flight operated by JetBlue. JetBlue Allegedly Forces Passenger

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Soaring Parts Demand Drives Teardown of Over 10 Boeing 737 MAX and A320neo Jets：more than ten Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo commercial jets are set for teardown this year as demand for spare aircraft parts continues to rise significantly. Soaring Parts Demand Drives Teardown

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