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Reuters

Emergency slide deploys on Qatar-gifted presidential aircraft, delaying Trump’s Dallas departure

An emergency slide deployed on the far side of the Qatar-gifted aircraft designated for presidential use as President Donald Trump prepared to depart for a Republican convention in Dallas. Trump later boarded the aircraft after saying the slide was being checked, but the apparent issue delayed departure.

One Mile at a Time • Ben Schlappig

Emergency Slide Deploys On Air Force One -- Trump Insists It Was Intentional

CNN • Alejandra Jaramillo

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

Also: The Independent and 4 more

9 Sources

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

GA BizAv Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

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.

1 Source

2026-09-09T12:36:51.343329-07:00

Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines ATR

Leeham News • Admin 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

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

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

By FlightGlobal: All Nippon Airways twinjet had just touched down after Cat III autoland approach in fog. US investigators have determined that a Boeing 787-9 captain inadvertently activated the take-off/go-around switch during touchdown at Houston, causing the twinjet to pitch up and sustain a tail-strike.

1 Source

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

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

2 Sources

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

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.

1 Source

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

3 Sources

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

Aviation Safety & Regulation Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Policy & Regulation

SpaceNews.com • Tim Franta

The missing piece of America's supersonic comeback could also enable inland spaceports

By SpaceNews.com: Two recent FAA actions could reshape how the United States approaches high-speed aviation and spaceflight. In July, the FAA announced a rulemaking effort to allow supersonic overland flight, implementing Executive Order 14304.

1 Source

2026-09-09T08:37:41.066644-07:00

Emergency slide deploys on Qatar-gifted presidential aircraft, delaying Trump’s Dallas departure

Emergency Slide Deploys On Air Force One -- Trump Insists It Was Intentional

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

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

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

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

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

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

GE Aerospace Moves to Secure Critical Engine Casting Capacity

The missing piece of America's supersonic comeback could also enable inland spaceports

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

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

Trump departs DC on Qatar-gifted Air Force One after emergency slide deploys

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

U.S. regulators clear Volaris–Viva merger, with Mexican approval still pending

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

United Airlines' CEO Wants The U.S. To Fund SAF Like It Funded Solar

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NATS outage halts arrivals at five London airports and disrupts more than 1,000 UK flights

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NTSB probes fatal Amazon Air runway overrun at Miami International Airport

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