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United issues approach safety bulletin to pilots after Newark 767 light-pole strike; NTSB cites “low and slow” landing

United Airlines circulated a safety bulletin to pilots covering approach procedures at Newark Liberty after a Boeing 767 struck a light pole near the New Jersey Turnpike on May 3. The NTSB preliminary report says the aircraft was “low and slow,” with copilot input before impact and debris hitting a truck below.

2026-06-04T12:43:28.926627-07:00

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United takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, launching a new long-range narrowbody chapter

2026-06-03T09:44:52.372043-07:00

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United UA2005 diverts to Madison after disruptive passenger breaches cockpit amid Level 4 threat

2026-05-30T00:18:04.237461-07:00

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United UA236 diverts to Newark after onboard Bluetooth speaker named “BOMB” triggers security alert over Atlantic

2026-05-31T06:11:18.659318-07:00

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United issues approach safety bulletin to pilots after Newark 767 light-pole strike; NTSB cites “low and slow” landing United Airlines circulated a safety bulletin to pilots covering approach procedures at Newark Liberty after a Boeing 767 struck a light pole near the New Jersey Turnpike on May 3. The NTSB preliminary report says the aircraft was “low and slow,” with copilot input before impact and debris hitting a truck below.

2026-06-04T12:43:28.926627-07:00

United issues approach safety bulletin to pilots after Newark 767 light-pole strike; NTSB cites “low and slow” landing

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Boeing hands United the first increased-performance 787-9 (iMTOW) to open the delivery stream United Airlines took delivery in May of the first increased performance 787-9, starting Boeing’s handover of the more capable long-range twin-aisle variant. The aircraft marks the beginning of the delivery stream for Boeing’s higher-weight 787-9 configuration for the carrier’s long-haul network.

2026-06-03T11:22:28.696728-07:00

Boeing hands United the first increased-performance 787-9 (iMTOW) to open the delivery stream

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United takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, launching a new long-range narrowbody chapter United Airlines has received its first Airbus A321XLR, en route to the US to begin aircraft preparation for entry into service. The delivery follows the carrier’s 2019 order for 50 jets and is positioned as the start of a new premium narrowbody era for long-haul flying.

2026-06-03T09:44:52.372043-07:00

United takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, launching a new long-range narrowbody chapter

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United UA236 diverts to Newark after onboard Bluetooth speaker named “BOMB” triggers security alert over Atlantic United Airlines’ Newark-to-Palma de Mallorca flight UA236 made a precautionary return to Newark after a passenger’s Bluetooth device broadcast the name “BOMB,” prompting a major security response onboard the Boeing 767 midflight. The aircraft turned around over the Atlantic before landing back in New Jersey.

2026-05-31T06:11:18.659318-07:00

United UA236 diverts to Newark after onboard Bluetooth speaker named “BOMB” triggers security alert over Atlantic

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United UA2005 diverts to Madison after disruptive passenger breaches cockpit amid Level 4 threat United Airlines Flight UA2005, Chicago–Minneapolis, diverted to Madison, Wisconsin after pilots declared a Level 4 threat over an allegedly Russian passenger who threatened people onboard and attempted to breach the cockpit. Off-duty law enforcement subdued the passenger; police took him into custody on landing, with authorities reportedly seeking FBI involvement.

2026-05-30T00:18:04.237461-07:00

United UA2005 diverts to Madison after disruptive passenger breaches cockpit amid Level 4 threat

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United CEO Scott Kirby rules out future airline consolidation after American rebuff; JetBlue bankruptcy could reopen merger math Weeks after American Airlines rejected merger overtures from United CEO Scott Kirby, he says United will not pursue buying American or JetBlue. Kirby also dismisses a JetBlue deal as “mathematically not doable,” while noting that a JetBlue bankruptcy scenario could change the economics—albeit leaving consolidation off the table for now.

2026-05-27T13:13:44.069801-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby rules out future airline consolidation after American rebuff; JetBlue bankruptcy could reopen merger math

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United flight diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger allegedly tries to open cabin door at 30,000–36,000 feet A United Airlines Newark-to-Guatemala City flight was forced to divert to Washington Dulles after a passenger allegedly attempted to open a cabin door while the aircraft was cruising over the US East Coast. The incident was followed by an onboard assault on another traveler, per air traffic control audio.

2026-05-21T22:06:11.248730-07:00

United flight diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger allegedly tries to open cabin door at 30,000–36,000 feet

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United–JetBlue Blue Sky: reciprocal MileagePlus and TrueBlue elite perks roll out United MileagePlus and JetBlue TrueBlue have launched reciprocal elite benefits under the Blue Sky partnership, extending priority boarding, extra legroom seating, and free checked bags to eligible members traveling on either network. The change follows broader Blue Sky commercialization and comes as the carriers’ tie-up faces ongoing legal scrutiny.

2026-05-14T10:55:50.146866-07:00

United–JetBlue Blue Sky: reciprocal MileagePlus and TrueBlue elite perks roll out

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United issues approach safety bulletin to pilots after Newark 767 light-pole strike; NTSB cites “low and slow” landing

United takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, launching a new long-range narrowbody chapter

United UA2005 diverts to Madison after disruptive passenger breaches cockpit amid Level 4 threat

United UA236 diverts to Newark after onboard Bluetooth speaker named “BOMB” triggers security alert over Atlantic

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