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Runway closed at Japan’s Narita Airport after black smoke is seen near aircraft engine

Black smoke was seen near an aircraft engine at Japan’s Narita Airport, leading to a runway closure. The supplied headline provides no further details about injuries, damage or the duration of the closure.

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The runway closure may disrupt airport operations and affect travelers, though the wider scale is not yet clear.

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  1. Black smoke seen near aircraft engine at Japan's Narita airport, runway closed-Xinhua ↗english.news.cn · Recorded source date: Aug 20, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC

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