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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.

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FlightGlobalDavid 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.

2026-09-09T11:37:18.650789-07:00
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The Air CurrentJon 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.

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2026-09-09T10:21:30.603162-07:00
SpaceNews.comTim 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.

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