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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

American Airlines A321 lands safely after passenger laptop catches fire during approach to DFW

An overheating laptop battery caught fire in the cabin of American Airlines flight AA2398 from Atlanta to Dallas-Fort Worth during the final approach. The A321 landed safely, while reports said up to five passengers suffered burn injuries and one received medical treatment.

Travel Radar • Amelia Angelica

Up to Five Passengers Burned After Laptop Catches Fire on American Airlines Flight

4 Sources

2026-08-23T04:05:07.238272-07:00

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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

United's next decision: What to do with all those Boeing 737 Max 10 seats it ordered years ago

By CNBC: United Airlines wanted to put lie-flat premium seats on its Max 10 planes once they were certified, but that has been delayed by years.

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2026-08-23T05:06:52.465915-07:00

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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

United CEO Scott Kirby Discusses Potential Airline Deals, AI and the Carrier’s Future

By CNBC: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby talked to CNBC in a wide-ranging interview about his proposed airline megadeals, AI and the future of the carrier.

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2026-08-23T05:06:52.637620-07:00

Africa Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Embraer

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Nigerian jet that overran runway in July had no autobrake available, investigators find

By Air Data News: An Enugu Air Embraer E170 that overran a runway in Nigeria in July had an unavailable autobrake system and touched down with less than a third of the runway remaining, according to preliminary findings from the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB).

1 Source

2026-08-23T03:20:11.520577-07:00

Africa Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Embraer

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Enugu E170 overran after landing far down wet runway during tailwind approach

By FlightGlobal: Nigerian inquiry finds twinjet crossed threshold at height of more than 90ft. Nigerian investigators have disclosed that an Enugu Air Embraer 170 touched down more than two-thirds of the way along Benin airport’s runway before being badly damaged as it overran.

1 Source

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

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The Air Current • Julie Johnsson

Unionized Boeing Engineers and Technical Workers Reject First Contract Offer and Authorize Strike

By The Air Current: Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying., Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

Leeham News

(Updated with statements:) Engineers, Technicians reject Boeing’s “Best and Final Offer”; authorize strike; talks to resume

The Air Current

Boeing plays hardball after SPEEA members spurn contract offer

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2026-08-21T13:29:00.871116-07:00

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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.

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FAA Requires Airlines to Collect First-Class Drinks Before Pushback

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

5 Sources

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

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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

American Airlines A321 lands safely after passenger laptop catches fire during approach to DFW

Up to Five Passengers Burned After Laptop Catches Fire on American Airlines Flight

United's next decision: What to do with all those Boeing 737 Max 10 seats it ordered years ago

United CEO Scott Kirby Discusses Potential Airline Deals, AI and the Carrier’s Future

Nigerian jet that overran runway in July had no autobrake available, investigators find

Enugu E170 overran after landing far down wet runway during tailwind approach

Unionized Boeing Engineers and Technical Workers Reject First Contract Offer and Authorize Strike

(Updated with statements:) Engineers, Technicians reject Boeing’s “Best and Final Offer”; authorize strike; talks to resume

Boeing plays hardball after SPEEA members spurn contract offer

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

FAA Requires Airlines to Collect First-Class Drinks Before Pushback

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

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

United's next decision: What to do with all those Boeing 737 Max 10 seats it ordered years ago

United CEO Scott Kirby Discusses Potential Airline Deals, AI and the Carrier’s Future

Laptop catches fire on American Airlines flight, passenger suffers minor burns

Nigerian jet that overran runway in July had no autobrake available, investigators find

Enugu E170 overran after landing far down wet runway during tailwind approach

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

Investigators Probe Midair Collision Between Small Plane and Hovering Pennsylvania Police Helicopter

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

Boeing engineers, technical workers reject contract offer

India's IndiGo systems restored after booking problems for second time this week

Boeing engineers and technical workers reject four-year contract, authorize strike at critical certification juncture

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IndiGo restores reservation systems after second outage as Trichy–Singapore flight returns with 127 aboard

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