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Air China Boeing 747-8 Damaged By Refuelling Truck At JFK, Beijing Flight Cancelled

Aviation Today News Desk September 3, 2026

New York, United States: An Air China Boeing 747-8, registration B-2486, was damaged during a ground refuelling operation at John F.

Airlink Formation Flypast Prompts Safety Review After Jets Pass 41 Feet Above Stadium

Aviation Today News Desk September 3, 2026

Cape Town, South Africa: Two Airlink Embraer jets flew as close as an estimated 41-46 feet (12.5-14 metres) above the roof

Delta Boeing 757 Returns To Minneapolis After First Officer Suffers Medical Emergency

Aviation Today News Desk September 2, 2026

Minneapolis, United States: A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-300 returned to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport shortly after takeoff on August 31,

Former British Airways Cabin Crew Lead Convicted Of Sexual Assault On Colleague

Aviation Today News Desk September 2, 2026

Southall, United Kingdom: Former British Airways in-flight cabin crew lead Amardip “Amo” Dhariwal has been convicted of sexually assaulting a female

Cascavel, Brazil: A LATAM Airlines Brasil Airbus A320 carrying 151 people left the paved runway while landing at Cascavel Regional Airport in Paraná, Brazil, on August 31, 2026. The aircraft, operating flight LA3858 from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Cascavel, came to rest on soft, rain-soaked ground beside the runway. All 145 passengers and six crew members were evacuated safely, with no injuries reported. Flight LA3858 departed São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and was scheduled to arrive at Cascavel, approximately 710 km west of Curitiba. Flightradar24 data shows PR-MYO departed Guarulhos at about 11:19 UTC and landed at Cascavel at approximately 12:47 UTC, corresponding to about 9:47 a.m. local time. LATAM placed the occurrence at approximately 9:45 a.m. local time. The incident occurred amid rain, thunderstorms and reduced visibility around Cascavel. Weather observations for the airport recorded thunderstorms and rain in the period surrounding the aircraft's arrival, with visibility at one point reduced to about 3,000 metres. Other reports noted heavy rain and standing water around the runway area. According to tracking-based reports, the aircraft landed on Runway 15 and decelerated normally. It slowed to approximately 15 knots before the crew began a turn to backtrack along the runway. During that low-speed maneuver, the A320 departed the paved surface and entered the soft ground beside the runway, where its landing gear became partially embedded in mud. LATAM itself described the occurrence more broadly as the aircraft exceeding the runway limit during the final stage of landing. The airline has not publicly confirmed that aquaplaning, inadequate braking, runway contamination or any other specific factor caused the aircraft to leave the pavement. Although the heavy rain and wet surface are relevant circumstances, the available reports do not establish them as the confirmed cause. The airline said in its statement: “LATAM Airlines Brasil reports that the aircraft operating flight LA3858 (Guarulhos–Cascavel) on Monday (August 31) exceeded the runway limit during the final stage of its landing at approximately 9:45 a.m. local time. All 145 passengers and six crew members disembarked safely, and there were no injuries.” LATAM added that it was “providing all necessary assistance to passengers and employees” and that it was cooperating with authorities investigating the occurrence while evaluating the conditions required to remove the aircraft. The airline also reiterated that it maintains technical and operational safety measures to ensure safe travel. The runway was closed following the incident because the aircraft remained off the paved surface and had to be assessed and recovered. The closure disrupted operations at Cascavel Airport, while the return service LA3859 from Cascavel to São Paulo–Guarulhos was cancelled. LATAM said passengers affected by the cancellation were being accommodated on other services. There were no reported fatalities or injuries among the 151 occupants. Images and passenger videos published by several outlets showed the A320 standing off the runway in muddy ground and standing water, with passengers being assisted away from the aircraft. The cause of the runway excursion has not been officially established. Brazilian aviation authorities are expected to examine the aircraft's flight parameters, weather conditions, runway surface and braking performance, as well as the circumstances surrounding the aircraft's departure from the paved surface. Brazil's Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) is involved in the technical investigation, although a definitive causal finding had not been released at the time of the reports reviewed. The occurrence is therefore being treated as a runway excursion/aviation incident, rather than a crash. Cascavel, Brazil: A LATAM Airlines Brasil Airbus A320 carrying 151 people left the paved runway while landing at Cascavel Regional Airport in Paraná, Brazil, on August 31, 2026. The aircraft, operating flight LA3858 from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Cascavel, came to rest on soft, rain-soaked ground beside the runway. All 145 passengers and six crew members were evacuated safely, with no injuries reported. Flight LA3858 departed São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and was scheduled to arrive at Cascavel, approximately 710 km west of Curitiba. Flightradar24 data shows PR-MYO departed Guarulhos at about 11:19 UTC and landed at Cascavel at approximately 12:47 UTC, corresponding to about 9:47 a.m. local time. LATAM placed the occurrence at approximately 9:45 a.m. local time. The incident occurred amid rain, thunderstorms and reduced visibility around Cascavel. Weather observations for the airport recorded thunderstorms and rain in the period surrounding the aircraft's arrival, with visibility at one point reduced to about 3,000 metres. Other reports noted heavy rain and standing water around the runway area. According to tracking-based reports, the aircraft landed on Runway 15 and decelerated normally. It slowed to approximately 15 knots before the crew began a turn to backtrack along the runway. During that low-speed maneuver, the A320 departed the paved surface and entered the soft ground beside the runway, where its landing gear became partially embedded in mud. LATAM itself described the occurrence more broadly as the aircraft exceeding the runway limit during the final stage of landing. The airline has not publicly confirmed that aquaplaning, inadequate braking, runway contamination or any other specific factor caused the aircraft to leave the pavement. Although the heavy rain and wet surface are relevant circumstances, the available reports do not establish them as the confirmed cause. The airline said in its statement: “LATAM Airlines Brasil reports that the aircraft operating flight LA3858 (Guarulhos–Cascavel) on Monday (August 31) exceeded the runway limit during the final stage of its landing at approximately 9:45 a.m. local time. All 145 passengers and six crew members disembarked safely, and there were no injuries.” LATAM added that it was “providing all necessary assistance to passengers and employees” and that it was cooperating with authorities investigating the occurrence while evaluating the conditions required to remove the aircraft. The airline also reiterated that it maintains technical and operational safety measures to ensure safe travel. The runway was closed following the incident because the aircraft remained off the paved surface and had to be assessed and recovered. The closure disrupted operations at Cascavel Airport, while the return service LA3859 from Cascavel to São Paulo–Guarulhos was cancelled. LATAM said passengers affected by the cancellation were being accommodated on other services. There were no reported fatalities or injuries among the 151 occupants. Images and passenger videos published by several outlets showed the A320 standing off the runway in muddy ground and standing water, with passengers being assisted away from the aircraft. The cause of the runway excursion has not been officially established. Brazilian aviation authorities are expected to examine the aircraft's flight parameters, weather conditions, runway surface and braking performance, as well as the circumstances surrounding the aircraft's departure from the paved surface. Brazil's Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) is involved in the technical investigation, although a definitive causal finding had not been released at the time of the reports reviewed. The occurrence is therefore being treated as a runway excursion/aviation incident, rather than a crash.

LATAM Airbus A320 With 151 Onboard Suffers Runway Excursion At Cascavel Airport, Brazil

Aviation Today News Desk September 1, 2026

Cascavel, Brazil: A LATAM Airlines Brasil Airbus A320 carrying 151 people left the paved runway while landing at Cascavel Regional Airport

Toronto, Canada: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-784, operating from Toronto to Karachi, returned to Toronto Pearson International Airport shortly after departure after the crew received a fire alarm warning from the aircraft’s cargo area. The incident occurred on the Karachi-bound service on August 30, 2026 with reports stating that the captain received an indication of a possible fire in a panel associated with the cargo hold. The captain immediately contacted air traffic control and requested permission to return to Toronto as a precaution. After receiving clearance, the aircraft safely turned back and landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Reports identified the aircraft as a Boeing 777. The aircraft was subsequently moved to a parking area, where emergency personnel and technical teams began inspecting it. Fire brigade personnel examined the cargo hold while PIA’s engineering team carried out its own technical checks. PIA said 130 passengers were onboard. Following the landing, "all passengers were disembarked and transferred to the airport lounge in accordance with the airline’s standard operating procedures. No injuries among passengers or crew have been reported." A PIA spokesperson said "the captain contacted the ATC tower after the fire warning appeared in the cargo area and requested an emergency landing." "The spokesperson also said the PIA engineering team was inspecting the aircraft and that fire brigade personnel were checking the cargo hold." At this stage, there is no confirmed indication from PIA that an actual fire or smoke was found inside the cargo compartment. The warning itself triggered the precautionary return and emergency response, while inspections were launched to establish what caused the indication. PIA has not publicly identified whether the alert resulted from a genuine fire, smoke detection or a technical malfunction.

PIA Boeing 777 Returns To Toronto After Cargo Hold Fire Alarm On Karachi Flight

Aviation Today News Desk August 31, 2026

Toronto, Canada: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-784, operating from Toronto to Karachi, returned to Toronto Pearson International Airport shortly after

United Airlines Boeing 757 Diverts To Las Vegas After Engine Issue At 32,000 Feet

Aviation Today News Desk August 29, 2026

Las Vegas, United States: United Airlines Flight 1403, a Boeing 757-200 operating from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty

Los Angeles, United States: A DHL Boeing 737-800 freighter suffered a brake-system malfunction during landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on August 26, 2026, causing four tires to blow and a fire to erupt around its main landing gear. The two crew members aboard the aircraft were not injured. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800BDSF registered as N326FL, was operated by Kalitta Charters II on behalf of DHL as Flight K5-1814 from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Los Angeles. The freighter landed on Runway 25L at approximately 11:10 p.m. local time. Video footage shows the aircraft touching down before white smoke began emerging from the main landing-gear area. Within seconds, several loud pops and flashes were visible, followed by flames and sparks beneath the aircraft as it continued its landing roll. The aircraft subsequently slowed and stopped on the runway while fire crews moved toward it. Footage showed flames concentrated around the landing-gear and tire area as emergency responders began extinguishing the fire. During the incident, the flight crew communicated with air traffic control about the braking problem. In the recorded radio exchange, one of the pilots said, “I don’t know if we blew a tire, but it feels like the brakes locked up.” The crew also advised the tower that the anti-skid system was inoperative and that the brakes may have locked up, with the crew concerned that some of the tires could have been damaged. The Federal Aviation Administration said preliminary information indicated that the aircraft’s brakes malfunctioned during landing and that four tires were blown. The agency has launched an investigation into the incident, meaning the precise mechanical cause has not yet been established. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded after receiving a report of an aircraft fire at approximately 11:06 p.m. The department deployed 13 units to the scene. Firefighters initially received information indicating an engine fire, but after reaching the aircraft, they determined that the problem involved the landing gear and brakes. The LAFD said the left main landing gear caught fire and that the flames spread to the tires on that side. Firefighters used water to extinguish the fire, and the aircraft's two occupants were able to leave the aircraft without assistance. No injuries were reported. The final LAFD unit left the scene at approximately 12:44 a.m. “The cause of the mechanical failure remains under investigation by the appropriate federal and company authorities,” the Los Angeles Fire Department said. DHL described the event as an “apparent brake system issue” that resulted in a brake overheat. The company confirmed that everyone aboard was safe and said the aircraft operator was working to move the disabled freighter so that it could undergo further inspection and assessment. “There were no injuries, and all crew members are safe,” DHL said. The incident temporarily closed Runway 25L as emergency personnel and maintenance crews dealt with the disabled aircraft. Air traffic control also kept other aircraft clear of the runway while the emergency response was underway. The aircraft remained on the ground at LAX into the following morning while arrangements were made to move it from the runway and assess the damage. N326FL is a Boeing 737-800 that was manufactured in 2001 and later converted from passenger service to the BDSF freighter configuration. The conversion was completed in December 2022. The aircraft was operating in DHL livery under Kalitta Charters II, a U.S. cargo carrier. The available evidence establishes the sequence of events as a normal landing followed by a suspected brake lockup or malfunction, tire failures, a fire involving the main landing gear, the aircraft coming to a stop on Runway 25L, and the subsequent response by LAX emergency crews. However, investigators have not yet identified the specific component or technical failure responsible for the brake malfunction.

DHL Boeing 737 Freighter Suffers Brake Lockup, Tire Bursts And Fire During LAX Landing

Aviation Today News Desk August 28, 2026

Los Angeles, United States: A DHL Boeing 737-800 freighter suffered a brake-system malfunction during landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Honolulu, United States: Honolulu police are investigating the death of 50-year-old Southwest Airlines flight attendant Jenny Lupton, who was found dead at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikīkī, Honolulu, on August 20, 2026, while on a work layover. Authorities have not determined how she died, and the Honolulu Police Department has urged the public to rely on verified information while the investigation continues. According to the Honolulu Police Department, an unattended death investigation was opened in Waikīkī on August 20 involving Lupton. The department's Homicide Detail is handling the case and is working with her family. Police said detectives are conducting interviews, reviewing and recovering surveillance video and examining evidence. HPD said, "At this time, no conclusions have been made regarding the manner of death." The department also said, "This is a thorough investigation that will take time." Police added that certain information will be withheld to protect the integrity of the investigation and that the public would be notified if detectives identify an immediate threat to public safety. Lupton, who was from Moore, Oklahoma, had worked for Southwest Airlines for 29 years, according to her family. She was also a mother to a 15-year-old son. Family members described her as outgoing, funny and deeply connected to those around her. Her niece Hannah Lupton followed her into the aviation industry and said Jenny had influenced her decision to become a flight attendant. Lupton was in Hawaii for work and had reportedly planned to remain on the islands for several days before returning home. Her family said she was familiar with Hawaii and had visited the islands multiple times. The circumstances surrounding her death became the focus of attention after her body was discovered near a dumpster at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The U.S. Sun reported that a hotel employee found her at about 6 a.m. on August 20. Lupton's family was later contacted by the Honolulu Department of the Medical Examiner and told that she appeared to have fallen from the balcony of her 24th-floor hotel room. That reported fall has not been established by HPD as the official manner of death. The police department has specifically said that no conclusion. Lupton's family has raised questions about the circumstances and said they do not believe she intentionally harmed herself. Her sister, Tresa Lupton, told the media that Jenny had been communicating with the family shortly before her death and appeared to be enjoying her time in Hawaii. "She just went out with one of her flight attendant friends, and they danced and had a good time". The family has questioned the timeline surrounding Lupton's death and said it wants investigators to establish exactly what happened between her last known activities and the discovery of her body. "The timeline doesn't make sense, and we are afraid that maybe there was foul play," Tresa said. The family has also reportedly been told that numerous surveillance cameras cover the area around the hotel. Reports citing hotel security said police were reviewing footage from more than 70 cameras. However, authorities have not publicly said whether anyone witnessed Lupton's fall or released surveillance findings. Tresa said the family was initially left with questions about what had happened and was seeking more information from authorities. She described her reaction to learning of her sister's death as one of disbelief. "I was in disbelief and trying to not believe what I was experiencing," Tresa said. "But I still can't believe it. It doesn't seem real." Lupton's family has also remembered her for her personality and close relationships. Her niece Hannah said Jenny was a major influence on her own aviation career, while other relatives described her as someone who made friends easily and brought energy to social gatherings. "She was truly the best aunt anyone could have asked for," Hannah said. "She was the light of every party, the person who could make a room brighter simply by being in it." Another niece, Sarah Lupton, described Jenny as "the funniest person I know" and said she had "a really big heart." Southwest Airlines confirmed that Lupton died during a layover in Hawaii and said it was supporting her family and coworkers while cooperating with authorities. "The Southwest Airlines family is deeply saddened by the passing of our colleague," the airline said. "We have offered our condolences and support to the Employee’s family and co-workers and are engaged with local authorities as they investigate." For now, investigators have not publicly classified Lupton's death as an accident, suicide or homicide. HPD said its detectives are continuing interviews, reviewing surveillance footage and examining evidence. The department has also asked the public to avoid spreading unconfirmed information while the investigation remains active. The case therefore remains open, with the official cause and manner of death still pending.

Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Found Dead During Hawaii Layover, Probe Underway

Aviation Today News Desk August 25, 2026

Honolulu, United States: Honolulu police are investigating the death of 50-year-old Southwest Airlines flight attendant Jenny Lupton, who was found dead

Dallas, United States: A passenger's laptop caught fire aboard American Airlines Flight 2398 while the Airbus A321 was approaching Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) from Atlanta on August 21, prompting a cabin emergency and an immediate response from the flight crew. Flight 2398 was operating from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport with 133 people on board when smoke and fire were reported from a passenger's electronic device during the landing phase. The aircraft was an Airbus A321. According to air traffic control audio, the pilot initially reported a fire in the rear section of the aircraft while flight attendants were attempting to extinguish it. The pilot told controllers, "Cabin fire in the back of the airplane," as the crew worked to bring the situation under control. Passenger Jessica Irgens told CBS News that the incident began roughly 30 minutes before landing when another passenger's laptop started smoking and then caught fire. She said she was sitting about two rows from the device and moved toward the rear of the aircraft after smoke began filling the cabin. According to Irgens, the laptop's owner placed the burning device in the aisle while passengers attempted to assist. She said the crew managed to secure the device in a thermal containment bag within about five minutes. The pilot subsequently told air traffic control, "I think we have about four to five passengers that were burned by the laptop," adding that "The laptop contained about mid-aircraft." These figures came from the pilot's initial report and should not be treated as the final confirmed injury count. American Airlines confirmed that the aircraft landed safely at DFW and said the incident involved smoke from a customer's device during landing. The airline said, "American Airlines flight 2398 landed safely at DFW after reports of smoke from a customer's device during landing." It added, "We thank our crew for their professionalism and swift response to quickly contain the device." The airline also said the aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power and that emergency personnel met the aircraft upon arrival in accordance with standard procedure. One passenger received medical attention at the scene and was subsequently released, according to American Airlines. DFW separately confirmed that emergency crews responded and one patient was treated and released. The Federal Aviation Administration said flight attendants contained the fire using a thermal containment bag. The Airbus A321 landed at DFW at approximately 6:55 p.m. local time, and the FAA said it was investigating the incident. The exact technical failure that caused the laptop to ignite has not been publicly established. The available official information identifies the source as a customer's device, while the FAA has separately warned that lithium-ion batteries can undergo a process known as thermal runaway. Such an event can occur when a battery is damaged, overheated, exposed to water, overcharged or improperly packed. The incident therefore did not result in an emergency diversion or emergency landing at an alternate airport. Flight 2398 continued to Dallas-Fort Worth after the cabin crew contained the device and landed safely at its scheduled destination. The aircraft then reached the gate under its own power, where emergency personnel responded.

American Airlines Flight Lands Safely After Passenger Laptop Catches Fire

Aviation Today News Desk August 24, 2026

Dallas, United States: A passenger’s laptop caught fire aboard American Airlines Flight 2398 while the Airbus A321 was approaching Dallas-Fort Worth

Incidents

Air China Boeing 747-8 Damaged By Refuelling Truck At JFK, Beijing Flight Cancelled

Airlink Formation Flypast Prompts Safety Review After Jets Pass 41 Feet Above Stadium

Delta Boeing 757 Returns To Minneapolis After First Officer Suffers Medical Emergency

Former British Airways Cabin Crew Lead Convicted Of Sexual Assault On Colleague

LATAM Airbus A320 With 151 Onboard Suffers Runway Excursion At Cascavel Airport, Brazil

PIA Boeing 777 Returns To Toronto After Cargo Hold Fire Alarm On Karachi Flight

United Airlines Boeing 757 Diverts To Las Vegas After Engine Issue At 32,000 Feet

DHL Boeing 737 Freighter Suffers Brake Lockup, Tire Bursts And Fire During LAX Landing

Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Found Dead During Hawaii Layover, Probe Underway

American Airlines Flight Lands Safely After Passenger Laptop Catches Fire

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