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AvTalk Episode 384: And we’re back

After a week away, there’s much to discuss on this week’s episode of AvTalk. We start in Munich, where the Runway 26L took a great deal of abuse. We discuss the Vietnam Airlines 787 runway overrun and tail strike , followed two days later by a Lufthansa A380 touching down before the threshold on the same runway. We also examine what happened aboard Air India A320neo VT-EXO, which briefly lost pressure across all three hydraulic systems, causing an upset that injured nearly two dozen people. Plus, American puts two aircraft with the same call sign on the same frequency—again—and investigators say an unqualified passenger may have been flying a Phenom 100 that overran a wet runway. Elsewhere, a ramp worker is killed during the pushback of a French bee A350 in Montreal, a Frankfurt Airport employee dies from a rare case of malaria, and a Qantas A380 flies to Dallas and back with a maintenance light left inside its wing. We also discuss rising runway incursions in Australia, the return of the Delta–Aeromexico joint venture, Eurowings’ new Premium BIZ seats, the FAA’s war on plastic cups, United’s orphaned 737 MAX 10 seats, and American’s plan to bring seatback screens back—eventually. Please check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.

Flightradar24 BlogFlightradar24 Blog•Flightradar2428 Aug

Air India A320neo Lost Critical Flight Controls For 4 Seconds In 300ft Plunge, Airbus Says

24 people were left injured after an Air India Airbus A320neo flight from Phuket to Delhi lost key flight controls. The service, flight AI2379 on August 4th 2026, has prompted the planemaker to request checks on the airplane's hydraulics, sensors, and wiring. According to Reuters, Airbus' initial analysis suggests the plane lost all three hydraulic systems, causing it to drop 300 feet in a matter of seconds.

Simple FlyingSimple Flying•Chris Loh27 Aug

Düsseldorf Becomes Air Arabia’s Third Destination in Germany

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, today announced the launch of daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Düsseldorf, starting 16 December 2026. Düsseldorf becomes Air Arabia’s third destination in Germany from Sharjah, joining Munich and Frankfurt as part of the airline’s growing European network. The new route will be operated by Air Arabia’s Airbus A320neo, offering customers a modern and comfortable cabin experience while delivering greater operational efficiency and improved fuel performance.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News27 Aug

Cool: Eurowings Adds “Real” Business Class On Entire A320neo Fleet, A Rarity In Europe

Business class on narrow-body jets within Europe is known for being lackluster, generally just consisting of economy seats with blocked middles and improved service. In 2025, a Lufthansa Group carrier announced it would install more comfortable seats in business class on narrow-body aircraft. Ironically, it wasn’t a full-service airline like Lufthansa or SWISS, but instead the group’s low-cost carrier, Eurowings.

One Mile at a TimeOne Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig19 Aug