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Information that is a combination of Aviation, Firefighting, Specialized Rescue, Hazardous Materials, Security, and Airport Operations from around the globe. They are stories relevant to any airport environment.

Monday the 17th of August, 2026

The week begins with the following stories… Be safe out there! Tom — Vietnam Airlines plane damaged as tail hits runway during terrifying takeoff The Boeing 787 circled above Munich before making returning to make an emergency landing. By Hayley Taylor A Vietnam Airlines flight turned back to Munich International Airport after a terrifying incident…

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Jess Grigg Obituary and Services Information

Jess Wimberly Grigg Birth date: Sep 20, 1965 – Death date: Aug 11, 2026 Jess Wimberly Grigg, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, son, friend, and mentor, left this world on August 10th, 2026, at the age of 60. He was in his shop at his home in Anacoco, Louisiana, working on the projects that he…

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Friday the 14th of August, 2026

Closing out this week with the following stories… Have a safe weekend! Tom — United flight aborts takeoff at Chicago O’Hare due to blown tires “We saw lots of chunks of tire going down the runway,” a pilot said per ATC.com. By Benjamin Stein and Clara McMichael A United Airlines flight barreling down the runway…

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Thursday the 13th of August, 2026

Your stories for today… Be safe out there! Tom — Two soldiers killed in Fort Hood Apache helicopter crash near Salado, Texas By Joe Villasana, Abbey Ferguson and Jessica Rajkumar SALADO, Texas (KWTX) – The acting commanding general of the First Cavalry Division confirmed two Fort Hood soldiers were killed when an Army Apache helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, Wednesday afternoon. “Our…

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Wednesday the 12th of August, 2026

Here are the stories for today… — Captain Jess Grigg 1965-2026 I am stunned and saddened to announce that my friend, and friend to so many ARFF professionals, Retired UPS Captain Jess Grigg, passed away yesterday morning at his home in Louisiana. I knew Jess for close to 20 years, since he started attending our…

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