Aviation Daily Brief - August 13, 2026

Breaking News

• Boeing Exits Flying-Taxi Program
  • Boeing has officially abandoned its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) program.
  • The decision comes as the company aims to avoid further losses in a challenging market.
  • Reuters Breakingviews reported the news on August 12, 2026.

Incident Reports

• American Airlines Boeing 737 Bird-Strike Incident
  • American Airlines Flight 1760, operating a Boeing 737 (registration N825NN), experienced engine surges and flames shortly after takeoff from Myrtle Beach, SC.
  • The incident was caused by a bird strike, prompting the crew to declare a Mayday.
  • The aircraft safely returned to the airport without further incident.
  • This event was reported on August 12, 2026, with the incident occurring earlier in the week.

Additional Information

• For more details on the Boeing eVTOL program exit, refer to the full report on Reuters.
• Further updates on the American Airlines incident can be found through various aviation news accounts.