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United cancels controversial Denver 9/11 flyover featuring a Boeing 777 and four F-16s

United Airlines abandoned plans for a commemorative Boeing 777 flyover over Denver timed to the moment United Flight 175 struck the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. The proposed low-altitude formation, with four F-16 fighter jets, had drawn controversy ahead of the attacks’ 25th anniversary.

Discovered 2026-09-09T22:00:37.876670-07:00 | 2026-09-09T22:00:37.876670-07:00

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The cancellation removes a planned, highly visible United Airlines operation involving a widebody aircraft, low-altitude flight and four military fighters over Denver.
The episode highlights the operational, reputational and coordination sensitivities surrounding airline participation in commemorative events tied to major national tragedies.

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