View from the WingGary Leff

United 787-9 Returns to LAX After Left-Engine Smoke; Passengers Evacuated via Slides

By View from the Wing: A United Boeing 787-9 bound for Newark turned back to Los Angeles and was on the ground again just 36 minutes after takeoff, after its left engine began smoking.

2026-03-02T13:21:27.586021-08:00
FlightGlobalJon 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
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz 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.

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