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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

United flight diverts after passenger attempts to open cabin door at ~30,000–36,000 feet

A United Airlines Newark-to-Guatemala City flight made an emergency diversion to Washington Dulles after an unruly passenger allegedly tried to open a cabin door while the aircraft was at about 30,000 feet over Delaware. Audio reports also describe a subsequent assault of another traveler.

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2026-05-21T22:06:11.248730-07:00
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Reuters

Air India to investigate engine fire on Bengaluru to New Delhi flight

By Reuters: An Air India ​flight from Bengaluru ‌to New Delhi suffered ​an engine ​fire on Thursday ⁠but landed ​safely at ​Delhi Airport, the airline said in ​a ​post on X.

Also: Economic Times, ANI News Agency, Times of India, newsable.asianetnews.com and newsable.asianetnews.com
2026-05-21T14:24:13.977117-07:00
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Reuters • Doyinsola Oladipo

Air India CEO says successor will have 'hands full'

By Reuters: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said on Thursday that his successor will have his or ‌her "hands full," as the carrier grapples with a ban on the usage of neighbor Pakistan's airspace, fallout from the Iran war and a strong U.S.

Also: Skift
2026-05-21T14:14:59.225431-07:00
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Aviation Source • Aviation Source News

How Aircraft Leasing Reshapes Airline Financial Strategy: Beyond Traditional Funding

By Aviation Source: Aircraft leasing has matured into a cornerstone of airline financial strategy, enabling carriers to manage uncertainty, capture new growth, and align their fleets with changing business and environmental demands.

2026-05-21T16:25:47.640530-07:00