- 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
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The entities involved
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American Airlines
major airline of the United States
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Boeing
American global aerospace and defense corporation
- Paul Cummins joined the Department of Aviation to provide air traffic briefs and launch a simulation hub using Boeing simulators.
- A conflict in the Middle East is causing operational disruptions, leading to global traffic rerouting through North America and Europe, while industry leaders like Boeing issue economic forecasts.
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Arlington
census-designated place coextensive with Arlington County, Virginia, United States
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