This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered Most

This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered Most

BY AEROXPLORER Published on September 13, 2026 0 COMMENTS

10. American Airlines' Widebody Decision "Could Go Either Way," Airline Says, as Airbus Mounts a Real Challenge to Boeing

 

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American Airlines is close to a widebody fleet decision, and Boeing appears to be positioned competitively with its Airbus competitors.

 

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9. ANA 787 Suffers Tail Strike at Houston After Captain Accidentally Hit Go-Around Switch

 

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An All Nippon Airways 787-9 struck its tail on landing at Houston after the captain inadvertently triggered the go-around switch during touchdown.

 

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8. JetBlue Expands Fort Lauderdale Footprint With Eight New Nonstop Routes and Six More on the Way

 

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JetBlue launches its largest-ever Fort Lauderdale schedule with eight new nonstop routes, adding six more by early 2026 for South Florida travelers.

 

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7. Delta Boeing 737 Plunges to 9,000 Feet Over Nevada After Cabin Pressure Failure

 

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A Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 rapidly descended to 9,000 feet after a pressurization issue triggered oxygen mask deployment mid-flight.

 

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6. Over 709 Flights Delayed, 110 Canceled as Travel Chaos Sweeps U.S. Airports

 

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More than 709 U.S. flights faced delays and 110 were canceled Wednesday as staffing shortages and weather triggered widespread airport disruptions.

 

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5. Alaska Air Group Faces $521,000 Lawsuit After Rain Ruins 11 Japanese Artworks in Checked Luggage

 

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A Hawaii art dealer is suing Alaska Airlines for over $521,000, claiming rain destroyed 11 Japanese paintings left on the tarmac in Honolulu.

 

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4. This Startup is Bringing Auctions to Empty-Leg Flights

 

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FlyApp is bringing real-time auctions to empty-leg private jet flights, connecting operators with travelers seeking more affordable private aviation.

 

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3. How a Tennis Court Invention Became a Critical Airfield Safety Tool

 

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How a tennis court sweeper inspired FOD*BOSS, a simple tow-behind system that removes dangerous runway debris and helps protect aircraft engines.

 

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2. Woman Sues Southwest Airlines for $50,000 After Bag Falls on Her Head During Deplaning

 

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A passenger is suing Southwest Airlines for $50,000, claiming a bag fell from an overhead bin and hit her head as travelers exited the plane.

 

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1. Amazon Cargo Plane Overruns Runway at Miami Airport, Hits Vehicles

 

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A Boeing 767 operating for Amazon Air overran a runway at Miami International Airport, striking multiple vehicles. Here's what we know so far.

 

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