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Associated Press

Drone incursion delays Zelenskyy’s Moldova-Norway flight, with reports of a near encounter during takeoff

A drone incursion prompted Moldova to close its airspace and delay a flight carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Chisinau to Oslo. Separate reports said a drone came close to the aircraft during takeoff, underscoring the operational and security risks posed by unmanned aircraft near VIP movements.

Also: news.ssbcrack.com and Aviation24

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2026-09-09T16:20:41.854860-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

Reuters • David Shepardson, Steve Holland

Trump departs DC on Qatar-gifted Air Force One after emergency slide accidentally deploys

By Reuters: U.S. President Donald Trump departed Washington for Texas on Wednesday aboard the Air Force One plane ‌gifted by Qatar after an emergency slide was accidentally deployed and was removed.

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Emergency Slide Deploys On Air Force One -- Trump Insists It Was Intentional

Also: Simple Flying, CNN, Bloomberg, Associated Press, The Independent and 8 more

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2026-09-09T12:05:34.456300-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

New York Times • Maggie Haberman, Tyler Pager

Trump Is Delayed After Emergency Slide Deploys on New Air Force One

By New York Times: The mishap occurred while the Qatari-donated jet was parked on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews. It delayed President Trump’s departure to a Republican convention in Dallas.

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2026-09-09T13:50:17.767351-07:00

GA BizAv Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Aviation Groups Seek Uniform Safety Rules for Part 91, 125, 135 Operators

By Flying Magazine: NBAA, AOPA, and others urge FAA to extend proposed Part 121 uniform rest and duty standards to more operators.

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2026-09-09T12:36:51.343329-07:00

Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines ATR

Leeham News • Admin Leeham News

Indian Carrier's 40-Aircraft Order Pressures ATR's Production System

By Leeham News: That question takes on more importance after India’s FLY91 placed a firm order on September 3 for 40 ATR 72-600s in a deal valued at about $1 billion at list prices.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-09-09T12:51:11.204223-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Captain accidentally pressed go-around switch before 787-9 tail-strike at Houston

By FlightGlobal: All Nippon Airways twinjet had just touched down after Cat III autoland approach in fog. US investigators have determined that a Boeing 787-9 captain inadvertently activated the take-off/go-around switch during touchdown at Houston, causing the twinjet to pitch up and sustain a tail-strike.

Also: aeroxplorer.com

2 Sources

2026-09-09T11:37:18.650789-07:00

Leadership Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing

The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

Boeing taps former Wichita chief to lead production system for next single-aisle jet

By The Air Current: Boeing is tapping Sean Black, the top executive in charge of its Wichita operation, to lead the development of its future production system, a key role as the company lays the groundwork for an all-new single-aisle aircraft.

Also: FlightGlobal

2 Sources

2026-09-09T10:21:30.603162-07:00

Honeywell Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Honeywell Aerospace CEO details supply chain snarls, reasons for revised 2026 forecast

By FlightGlobal: Currier says the firm responded "too late" to supplier problems, promises an overhaul that will benefit the company for decades.

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2026-09-09T11:07:28.672766-07:00

Drone incursion delays Zelenskyy’s Moldova-Norway flight, with reports of a near encounter during takeoff

Trump departs DC on Qatar-gifted Air Force One after emergency slide accidentally deploys

Oops: Emergency Slide Deploys On Trump’s New Air Force One

Emergency Slide Deploys On Air Force One -- Trump Insists It Was Intentional

Trump Is Delayed After Emergency Slide Deploys on New Air Force One

Aviation Groups Seek Uniform Safety Rules for Part 91, 125, 135 Operators

Indian Carrier's 40-Aircraft Order Pressures ATR's Production System

Captain accidentally pressed go-around switch before 787-9 tail-strike at Houston

Boeing taps former Wichita chief to lead production system for next single-aisle jet

Honeywell Aerospace CEO details supply chain snarls, reasons for revised 2026 forecast

Flight carrying Zelenskyy to Norway was delayed in Moldova because of drone incursion

Trump Is Delayed After Emergency Slide Deploys on New Air Force One

Indian Carrier's 40-Aircraft Order Pressures ATR's Production System

Aviation Groups Seek Uniform Safety Rules for Part 91, 125, 135 Operators

Trump departs DC on Qatar-gifted Air Force One after emergency slide accidentally deploys

Captain accidentally pressed go-around switch before 787-9 tail-strike at Houston

GE Aerospace Moves to Secure Critical Engine Casting Capacity

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NATS outage halts arrivals at five London airports and disrupts more than 1,000 UK flights

NTSB probes fatal Amazon Air runway overrun at Miami International Airport

Trump threatens to block Bombardier jet sales in U.S. unless Canadian manufacturer builds domestically

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