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View from the Wing • Gary Leff

United 787‑9 (UA2127) returns to LAX after left‑engine smoke; rapid evacuation, no injuries

United flight UA2127, a Boeing 787‑9 from LAX to Newark, returned to LAX and was rapidly evacuated after the left engine began smoking and crews reported an engine fire shortly after departure at about 11:20 a.m. The jet climbed to roughly 18,000 ft before turning back; no injuries were reported.

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2026-03-02T13:21:27.586021-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

US carriers urge DOT intervention after EU court opinion opens door to Dublin passenger caps

By FlightGlobal: Airlines for America is calling on the US Department of Transportation to take immediate action after a European court opinion suggested passenger caps at Dublin airport would not violate EU regulations, potentially affecting US carriers' operations.

2026-03-02T15:31:10.029981-08:00
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Emirates cleared to operate limited 'exceptional' flights from Dubai International amid disruptions

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Emirates has secured approval to operate a limited number of exceptional flights from Dubai International Airport amidst ongoing disruptions.

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2026-03-02T07:11:42.557399-08:00