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Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

ANA 787-9 tail-struck at Houston after captain inadvertently triggered go-around switch

US investigators determined that an All Nippon Airways Boeing 787-9 captain inadvertently activated the take-off/go-around switch during touchdown at Houston after a Cat III autoland approach in fog. The resulting pitch-up caused the twinjet to strike its tail, highlighting risks during low-visibility automated landings.

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

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

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Reuters

Trump boards Qatar-gifted Air Force One after saying slide being checked

By Reuters: U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday boarded the Qatar-gifted Air Force One en route to Texas after saying that an emergency slide that had deployed on one side of the aircraft was being checked.

CNN

Emergency slide deploys on Qatari-gifted Air Force One before Trump departs for GOP convention

The Independent

Trump brushes off fresh concern about Air Force One after emergency slide deploys

5 Sources

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

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

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

GA BizAv Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

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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

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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.

1 Source

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

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

Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

Leeham News • Admin Leeham News

GE Aerospace Moves to Secure Critical Engine Casting Capacity

By Leeham News: Free for nonsubscribers By Howard Hardee Sept.

Also: Reuters and Aviation Week

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2026-09-09T10:05:46.878031-07:00

BizAv Europe North America

AINonline • Amy Wilder

Argus: Frax Growth Offsets Softening Demand in North America Bizav Flying

By AINonline: Europe posts second consecutive year-over-year decline.

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2026-09-09T10:20:52.094944-07:00

ANA 787-9 tail-struck at Houston after captain inadvertently triggered go-around switch

Trump boards Qatar-gifted Air Force One after saying slide being checked

Emergency slide deploys on Qatari-gifted Air Force One before Trump departs for GOP convention

Trump brushes off fresh concern about Air Force One after emergency slide deploys

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

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

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

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

GE Aerospace Moves to Secure Critical Engine Casting Capacity

Argus: Frax Growth Offsets Softening Demand in North America Bizav Flying

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

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

Trump boards Qatar-gifted Air Force One after saying slide being checked

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

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

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

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