
US Airports Struggle to Cope with Surging Passenger Demand
Several US airport terminals are serving more passengers than originally planned, leading to capacity challenges and renovation projects
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Several US airport terminals are serving more passengers than originally planned, leading to capacity challenges and renovation projects

A preliminary report from Vietnam's aviation authority has shed light on the dramatic incident involving a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 at Munich Airport.

Air Canada has discontinued five US routes due to declining demand, though some will resume next year. The airline's transborder traffic fell 17% compared to the previous year, worse than the overall market decline. While some routes are set to return, others, like Montréal to New Orleans, struggled with low occupancy.

The commercial aviation landscape is dominated by Boeing and Airbus, with the Airbus A330neo and Boeing 787 Dreamliner competing for market share in the mid-sized widebody category. We take a closer look at the cost, orders, and operating costs of these two aircraft.

A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 suffered substantial damage after its tail struck the ground during takeoff from Munich Airport on August 15, 2026. The incident occurred when the aircraft overran the end of the runway, causing damage to the runway lights and the plane's tail.