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Vietnam Airlines 787-9 sustains substantial damage after late rotation and runway overrun at Munich

A Hanoi-bound Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 returned to Munich after an unusually late takeoff rotation, reportedly overrunning the runway and kicking up dust. The aircraft entered a two-hour holding pattern before returning, with investigators examining the apparent takeoff anomaly and resulting substantial damage.

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Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Returns to Munich After Reported Runway Overrun and Tail Strike

A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 bound for Hanoi returned to Munich after reportedly overrunning the runway and striking its tail during takeoff. The aircraft circled for more than two hours to burn fuel before landing safely; Munich Airport operations later returned to normal while investigators examined the cause.

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Two American Airlines 737s Shared a Callsign Near Phoenix, Creating a Dangerous ATC Mix-Up

Two American Airlines Boeing 737s operating near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport used the same flight number while on the same ATC frequency. One crew accepted instructions intended for the other, forcing a controller to intervene and maintain separation as an arriving flight and departure converged.

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Miami Executive Airport Takes Early Steps to Integrate Novel Aircraft

Miami Executive Airport is positioning itself among the first U.S. facilities to take concrete steps toward accommodating new and novel aircraft. The initiative signals an emerging role for airports in preparing infrastructure and operations for aircraft entering the aviation system.

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IAG raises ‘serious questions’ over cost of Heathrow’s proposed third runway

British Airways owner International Airlines Group questioned the price tag attached to Heathrow Airport’s planned expansion and third runway in evidence submitted to a parliamentary committee, underscoring concern from a major airport user over the project’s financial burden.

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Delta to Launch Austin–Paris Nonstop Service in March 2027

Delta will begin Austin’s first nonstop service to Paris Charles de Gaulle in March 2027, extending its expansion at Austin-Bergstrom to 30 destinations for summer 2027. The carrier will also add Airbus A319 service on its Austin–San Diego route, alongside expanded flying to Cancun and San Jose.

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FAA approves higher SFO arrival rate under staggered approach, easing parallel-landing restrictions

The FAA will allow San Francisco International Airport to increase arrivals to 42 per hour using a new staggered approach, partially reversing restrictions on simultaneous parallel landings. The change should provide SFO with additional peak-period capacity while maintaining limits tied to runway operations and safety.

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Wizz Air to open 10th Romanian base at Brașov-Ghimbav with four new routes

Wizz Air will establish its 10th base in Romania at Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport, expanding the airport’s network to 15 active routes. The airline will add service to destinations in Spain, Germany and Moldova as it strengthens its European connectivity from Brașov.