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Plan‑continuation bias blamed for Envoy Embraer 170 wrong‑runway landing at Chicago O'Hare

US investigators concluded plan‑continuation bias led an Envoy Air Embraer 170 crew to continue an approach and land on the wrong runway at Chicago O'Hare, despite cues indicating misalignment. The finding highlights persistent human‑factors risks in cockpit decision‑making and runway verification procedures.

2026-02-27T00:15:09.974788-08:00
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ReutersJoanna Plucinska, Raechel Job, Raechel Thankam Job

IAG beats profit estimates as premium demand and lower fuel costs lift results

By Reuters: British Airways owner IAG reported better than expected annual profit on Friday, helped by lower fuel costs and demand strength on core transatlantic routes and in premium cabins.

2026-02-27T00:51:25.586887-08:00
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East African Court to Hear $1.05bn Claim by Supreme Airlines Against South Sudan Government

By ch-aviation: The East African Court of Justice in Arusha, Tanzania, has scheduled a hearing for March 10, 2026, in a case against South Sudan’s government over its alleged failure to honour a USD1.05...

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2026-02-27T00:51:34.824491-08:00
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FAA closes Fort Hancock, Texas airspace after military laser anti-drone system reportedly downs U.S. government drone

By Reuters: The U.S. military shot down a government drone with a laser-based anti-drone system, an accident that prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to bar flights on Thursday in an area around Fort Hancock, Texas, congressional aides told Reuters.

2026-02-26T17:31:18.147727-08:00