View from the WingGary Leff

Frontier A321neo aborts takeoff after runway pedestrian struck at Denver International; emergency evacuation as engine fire repo

A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321neo reportedly struck a pedestrian during takeoff at Denver International Airport late Friday night, killing one. The crew aborted departure and evacuated passengers amid reports of smoke and an engine-fire declaration, triggering renewed scrutiny of runway safety and airport security controls.

NBC NewsCorky Siemaszko, Denise Chow

Pentagon begins release of UFO files

By NBC News: The files have been a source of intrigue and fascination for generations of skeptical Americans wondering if we’re alone in the universe.

2026-05-08T08:49:56.355639-07:00
FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

Delta fears US Trade Commission’s investigation threatens Joby partnership

By FlightGlobal: The airline is wary that an ongoing investigation into Joby's trade practices could impede its air taxi ambitions. Delta Air Lines has warned that the US International Trade Commission's (ITC) investigation into Joby Aviation threatens Delta's partnership with the air taxi developer.

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2026-05-08T20:47:21.813008-07:00
FlightGlobalEdward Russell

Alaska borrows $1 billion amid fuel cost spike

By FlightGlobal: The Seattle company expects elevated fuel prices will tack $600 million onto its second-quarter expenses alone. Alaska Air Group will borrow $1 billion to help it better manage the spike in global fuel prices.

2026-05-08T14:20:40.237394-07:00