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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

American’s Widebody Fleet Needs Could Reopen the Door to Boeing’s Rejected 777-9s

American Airlines is reducing staffing for September while simultaneously searching for a widebody solution. Boeing’s rejected 777-9 aircraft could offer a potential fit, linking American’s near-term capacity and workforce decisions to the disposition of aircraft tied to the 777X program.

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2026-08-10T13:47:33.430681-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Israir Wins Israeli Approval to Launch North American Flights, Awaits FAA Clearance

By FlightGlobal: Leisure carrier has been planning to operate to New York with A330s. Israeli leisure carrier Israir has secured approval from the country’s civil aviation regulator to operate services to North America.

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2026-08-10T13:47:48.826626-07:00

PaxEx Airports Aviation Safety & Regulation Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Airlines

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake disrupts operations at seven Colombian airports

By Air Data News: Commercial flights remain suspended while authorities inspect airport infrastructure for magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday forced the temporary suspension of commercial operations at seven airports as authorities assess damage to airport infrastructure.

FL360aero

Colombia Earthquake Disrupts Aviation Network as Seven Airports Suffer Damage; Popayán Separately Closed for Volcanic Ash

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2026-08-10T11:30:55.036916-07:00

PaxEx Airports Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airlines Boeing 737

The Hill • Ashleigh Fields

No credible threat found after flight locks down cockpit

By The Hill: Alaska Airlines passengers deplaned from a Miami to Seattle flight after a customer disturbance led to a cockpit lockdown.

Aviation A2Z

Alaska Airlines 737 Pilots Lock Cockpit After Passengers Allegedly Attempt to Take Over Aircraft

CNN

Threats from passengers on 2 planes prompts emergency responses

Also: Economic Times and 3 more

9 Sources

2026-08-10T09:50:56.417216-07:00

F-16 ATC North America Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

The Hill • Ryan Mancini

F-16s Intercept Two Aircraft Over New Jersey During Trump Golf Tournament

By The Hill: Two planes were intercepted by F-16s over Bedminster, N.J., while President Trump attended the LIV Golf championship.

Also: Stars and Stripes and The Independent

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2026-08-10T11:31:52.116760-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

American makes first US commercial airport delivery of synthetic jet fuel

By AeroTime: American Airlines and Infinium made the first delivery of synthetic SAF through the existing fuel system at a US airport for use on a passenger flight.

aviationnews.eu

American Airlines Operates First Commercial Passenger Flight Using Electro-Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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2026-08-10T11:18:30.247007-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing 737

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

S7 Airlines suffers second Boeing 737 runway overrun in six weeks

By AeroTime: An S7 Airlines Boeing 737-800 freighter overran the runway at Norilsk, marking the carrier’s second 737 runway overrun in less than six weeks.

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2026-08-10T10:17:34.724765-07:00

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Bloomberg • Leen Al-Rashdan

2026-08-10T05:33:25.475691-07:00

American’s Widebody Fleet Needs Could Reopen the Door to Boeing’s Rejected 777-9s

Israir Wins Israeli Approval to Launch North American Flights, Awaits FAA Clearance

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake disrupts operations at seven Colombian airports

Colombia Earthquake Disrupts Aviation Network as Seven Airports Suffer Damage; Popayán Separately Closed for Volcanic Ash

No credible threat found after flight locks down cockpit

Alaska Airlines 737 Pilots Lock Cockpit After Passengers Allegedly Attempt to Take Over Aircraft

Threats from passengers on 2 planes prompts emergency responses

F-16s Intercept Two Aircraft Over New Jersey During Trump Golf Tournament

American makes first US commercial airport delivery of synthetic jet fuel

American Airlines Operates First Commercial Passenger Flight Using Electro-Sustainable Aviation Fuel

S7 Airlines suffers second Boeing 737 runway overrun in six weeks

Flying Taxi Maker Archer to Buy Boeing’s Autonomous Flight Units

Boeing Autonomous Air Taxi Unit Wisk Aero Acquired by Archer

Former rivals unite as Archer acquires three Boeing aerospace subsidiaries

Israir Wins Israeli Approval to Launch North American Flights, Awaits FAA Clearance

American’s Widebody Puzzle Likely Favors Boeing

F-16s Intercept Two Aircraft Over New Jersey During Trump Golf Tournament

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake disrupts operations at seven Colombian airports

American makes first US commercial airport delivery of synthetic jet fuel

Embraer Racks Up Record Performances in Second Quarter

Single point of failure: engine leaving wing in Louisville reminder of decades-old aviation lesson

Embraer Racks Up Record Performances in Second Quarter

NATCA Candidates Slam Duffy’s Comments on Controller Sick Calls

FAA Issues AD for Boeing Jet Fuselage Cracks

ATSB investigates Sydney Airport tarmac near miss involving Jetstar A320 and Qatar Airways 777

Delta 757 returns to Atlanta after cockpit fumes, passengers evacuate via slides

Delta 757 returns to Atlanta and evacuates 199 passengers after cockpit fumes reported

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