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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

US investigators link American 737 MAX 8 tire and wheel failure to prolonged hot-weather taxi

US investigators attributed the rupture of an American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8’s main-gear tires and wheels during takeoff to melted thermal relief plugs. Changing winds required the aircraft to taxi and line up on three Denver runways, prolonging ground exposure in high temperatures.

2026-08-27T02:35:12.999952-07:00
Routes   PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   United Airlines  
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Inflight Online • Keith Mwanalushi

United expands global network offering Polaris experience on select flights

By Inflight Online: United Airlines has outlined the next phase of its international growth strategy during an event at Newark Liberty International Airport, attended by CEO Scott Kirby, chief commercial officer Andrew Nocella, and senior vice president of global network planning and alliances Patrick Quayle.

2026-08-27T02:06:32.697515-07:00
Codeshare   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

GOL takes over Avianca’s commercial representation in Brazil under Abra Group

By Air Data News: Brazilian carrier will manage relationships with travel agencies and commercial partners, while Avianca already performs a similar role for GOL in Linhas Aéreas has taken over Avianca's commercial representation in Brazil , expanding cooperation between the two airlines within Abra Group .

Also: CAPA and CAPA
2026-08-27T01:33:36.771024-07:00
ATC   Europe   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Boeing 737  
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Cologne Tightens Runway Procedures After Ryanair 737 Encounters Military Drone

By FlightGlobal: Rules on approaches and departures tightened following airprox during armed forces exercise. German air navigation authorities have tightened restrictions on runway use at Cologne-Bonn airport during military activity, after Ryanair Boeing 737-800 encountered a drone while on approach.

2026-08-27T00:20:15.480095-07:00
eVTOL   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Europe   Hydrogen  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Zuri takes tilt at cargo market with uncrewed VTOL aircraft

By FlightGlobal: Hybrid-electric design is derived from Czech firm's latest technology demonstrator, which is set to fly next year. Czech advanced air mobility developer Zuri has unveiled its first commercial product – a large vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) cargo drone suitable for civil or defence applications.

Also: Urban Air Mobility News, AINonline and Aviation Week
2026-08-27T00:05:07.745091-07:00
Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus A350   Airbus   Airbus A330   Airlines  
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Reuters • Julie Zhu, Sameer Manekar

Qantas upbeat on revenue, brings forward A380 exit as profit falls

By Reuters: Australia's Qantas Airways gave an upbeat revenue outlook on Thursday and said it would begin retiring its Airbus A380 superjumbos in 2028 after posting a 14% fall in annual underlying profit as fuel prices spiked.

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2026-08-26T16:21:34.997923-07:00