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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Nigerian inquiry finds Enugu Air E170 overran after landing more than two-thirds down wet runway

Investigators found that an Enugu Air Embraer 170 crossed the threshold at more than 90 feet and touched down beyond two-thirds of Benin Airport’s wet runway. The aircraft, approaching with a tailwind, was badly damaged when it overran the runway.

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2026-08-22T13:05:09.706627-07:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

China’s Fourth Aircraft Carrier Takes Shape, May Be Nuclear-Powered

By The War Zone: China's fourth aircraft carrier, which could be nuclear-powered, continues to take shape.

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2026-08-22T10:35:05.897134-07:00

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Space.com • Elizabeth Howell

How will NASA's astronaut training hub change with commercial space stations?

By Space.com: A tour of Johnson Space Center in Houston shows how NASA and private industry are already working together on the future of human spaceflight.

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2026-08-22T09:05:20.358701-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Dubai International Airport Completes Work On Massive Metal Cages to Protect Fuel Tanks From Iranian Drone Attack

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have completed the construction of massive wire cages surrounding fuel tanks on the outskirts of Dubai International Airport (DXB) to protect the ‘critical infrastructure’ from attack by Iranian-launched kamikaze drones.

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2026-08-22T11:15:37.831803-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

FAA Rule Requires Delta Flight Attendants to Collect Pre-Departure Beverages Before Pushback

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: What to Know Delta flight attendants must now collect every pre-departure beverage, including plastic and paper cups, before pushback starting September 1, under a newly enforced FAA rule.

View from the Wing

FAA Requires Airlines to Collect First-Class Drinks Before Pushback

One Mile at a Time

FAA Rules on Clearing Plastic Cups Prompt Delta Pre-Departure Service Changes

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2026-08-22T06:32:32.187347-07:00

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Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX sends 27 Starlink satellites to orbit on 100th Falcon rocket launch of the year (video, photos)

By Space.com: SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites from California early this morning (Aug. 22), on the 100th mission of the year for the company's Falcon rocket family.

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2026-08-22T05:35:03.086438-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at DFW After Laptop Fire Injures Four

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: An American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas Fort Worth was forced to make an emergency landing at DFW on Friday evening after a passenger’s laptop overheated and caught fire as the plane was on approach to the carrier’s home hub airport, injuring four to five passengers.

Aviation24

Laptop fire contained aboard American Airlines Airbus A321 at Dallas Fort Worth

thebulkheadseat.com

Laptop Fire Injures Five on American Airlines Flight to Dallas

Also: Simple Flying, The Independent, CBS News and The Independent

7 Sources

2026-08-22T00:33:07.366441-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

CNES Seeks Partners to Mass-Produce Compact Optical Telescopes

By European Spaceflight: CNES is looking for an industrial partner to develop and qualify a compact, low-cost optical telescope suitable for mass production.

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2026-08-22T02:28:50.268996-07:00

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