- An attack involving American Airlines struck the Pentagon, the headquarters of U.S. military leadership.
- American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, on September 10, 2026. Heroic action prevented the attack on Washington, DC.
American Airlines flight using a Boeing aircraft crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington after departing from Boston.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Sep 11
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What happened
American Airlines flight using a Boeing aircraft crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington after departing from Boston.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutKeep exploring
The entities involved
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American Airlines
major airline of the United States
- Trump announced a chipmaking deal with Apple, while an MOU aims to end war in the Middle East and the Fed may raise rates.
- Bain & Company, Google, and American Airlines are supporting the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) and exploring potential future partnerships regarding Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement.
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Boeing
American global aerospace and defense corporation
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Arlington
census-designated place coextensive with Arlington County, Virginia, United States
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