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Aviation Source • Len Varley

Vietnam Airlines 787-9 Returns to Munich After Apparent Tailstrike and Runway Overrun on Takeoff

A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 operating from Munich to Hanoi appears to have rotated late and suffered a tailstrike before overrunning the runway during departure. The aircraft returned to Munich, making the event a significant operational and safety incident requiring investigation.

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2026-08-16T14:12:31.656290-07:00

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

Emirates SkyCargo Transports UAE’s First AI Satellite to the United States

By Aviation Source: Emirates SkyCargo has successfully transported the Altair-1 satellite from Dubai to Los Angeles, marking a major milestone for the United Arab Emirates’ space sector.

1 Source

2026-08-16T14:40:40.341834-07:00

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Associated Press • The Associated Press

Top U.S. Middle East Commander Visits Deployed USS Lincoln Aircraft Carrier

By Associated Press: 1 of 5 | Hundreds of displaced Palestinians have taken shelter in the Gaza city of Deir al-Balah and are currently fighting for common needs like water and food, with a decline in the number of charity kitchens serving the displaced population in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.

Also: The Independent and Economic Times

4 Sources

2026-08-16T01:05:20.139747-07:00

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

JetBlue Combines Flight, Cabin and Technical Operations Under Unified Leadership

By Aviation Source: JetBlue has merged its Flight Operations, Inflight and Technical Operations under one executive leader; promoting Jeffrey Winter to a Senior Vice President role.

1 Source

2026-08-16T14:40:37.834267-07:00

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

Air Canada Posts Record Second Quarter Revenues Amid Higher Costs

By Aviation Source: Air Canada reported strong second-quarter 2026 results driven by solid demand, achieving record operating revenues of $6.3 billion despite higher costs.

1 Source

2026-08-16T14:52:21.574480-07:00

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

New Surface Movement Radar Boosts Safety at Reagan National Airport

By Aviation Source: A major upgrade at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has seen the installation a brand-new Surface Movement Radar Model 4 (SMR-4).

1 Source

2026-08-16T14:40:38.043390-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Russia prepares first Il-114-300 deliveries, but no aircraft has reached a customer yet

By Air Data News: Statements that the first production Il-114-300 has already been delivered appear to go beyond what Russian officials and the aircraft’s launch customer have actually said.

2 Sources

2026-08-16T13:05:11.143104-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Chris Bergin, Martijn Luinstra

Firefly Advances Next-Generation Medium-Lift Rocket as Alpha Launcher Development Progresses

By NASA Spaceflight: Firefly Aerospace is advancing on two fronts this month, pushing development of its next-generation medium-lift rocket while refining the design of its operational smallsat launcher.

Also: Seeking Alpha

2 Sources

2026-08-16T09:32:22.016587-07:00

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