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Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
Terrifying moment passenger planes collide on runway as wing rips through stationary Airbus leaving hundreds stranded
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the harrowing moment two planes collide on a runway - with one slicing through the other's tail wing moments before it takes off. Hundreds were left stranded after the horror collision, which saw a Boeing jet's wing rip through a stationary Airbus in front of terrified passengers. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A plane sliced through another one's wing on a runway Credit: x/Fahadnaimb 3 Debris scattered across the tarmac during the horror collision Credit: x/Fahadnaimb 3 Nearly 400 passengers disembarked both flights Credit: x/Fahadnaimb The two Vietnam Airlines aircraft smashed into each other at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam on June 27. Both flights were grounded and nearly 400 passengers from the two planes were evacuated back to the terminal. In the shocking footage, a blue Airbus can be seen taxi-ing just moments before take-off. But seconds later, another jet's right wing shreds through the rear section of the stationary aircraft - almost like butter. Frightened passengers watched in horror as they saw debris scatter across the tarmac. The plane then stopped and disembarked hundreds of panicked flyers. The crash occurred at 2:23pm local time, and involved a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner bound for Ho Chi Minh City, clipping the tail of a stationary Airbus A321. The Airbus was waiting to depart for Dien Bien, the airport authorities said. The dramatic collision took place at the intersection of taxiways S and S3, under clear weather conditions. Initial investigations suggest the Airbus stopped short of the designated holding point. Heart-stopping moment flames erupt from airborne 153-passenger American Airlines flight as pilot makes eerie disclosure Authorities are therefore looking at pilot error as a potential reason for the smash. A probe has been launched to find any operational or communication-based lapses in judgement. The 386 total passengers from both jets were unharmed. After being left stranded - Vietnam Airlines arranged alternate flights for them to take. Both planes were towed to remote stands for technical inspection. A formal investigation has been started by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) and the Northern Airports Authority. The terrifying footage comes after a recent string of horror aviation accidents. Heartstopping footage showed the moment an American Airlines flight saw smoke and sparks flying from the plane's engine. Harrowing video of the incident was shared on social media, showing puffs of smoke and orange sparks coming from the plane's engine. And last week, a Ryanair flight crashed into a barrier and suffered a badly smashed wing after landing at a Greek airport. The Boeing 737 suffered 'severe turbulence' during the flight, before those onboard heard a huge bang as the aircraft landed and collided with a barrier.
The Star
a day ago
- The Star
Vietnam Airlines planes collide at Hanoi airport, canceling flights for hundreds
Two planes collide at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam, June 27, 2025. -- Photo courtesy of the airport via VNExpress/Vietnam News-ANN HANOI (VNExpress/Vietnam News): Two Vietnam Airlines planes collided while taxiing at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport on Thursday afternoon, grounding both aircraft and forcing hundreds of passengers to rebook. At around 2:23pm on Thursday (June 27), a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, registered as VN-A863, was taxiing to the runway for its flight to Ho Chi Minh City when its right wingtip clipped the tail of an Airbus A321, registered as VN-A338. The A321 was stationary, waiting to depart for Dien Bien, according to the Northern Airports Authority. Weather conditions at the time were clear with good visibility. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam is working with relevant agencies to investigate the cause of the incident. The collision occurred at the intersection of taxiways S3 and S. Visible damage to the Boeing's wingtip and a tear in the vertical stabilizer of the Airbus were reported. Debris from both aircraft was scattered on the tarmac. Both planes were immediately grounded for technical inspection. No injuries were reported among the 259 passengers on the Ho Chi Minh City flight or the 127 passengers bound for Dien Bien. All travelers and their luggage were returned to Terminal T1, where Vietnam Airlines arranged alternative flights. - VNExpress/Vietnam News
Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Air Premia Adds Eighth Aircraft, Accelerating Global Route Expansion
– Eighth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner delivered on June 25 SEOUL, South Korea, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Premia, South Korea's leading hybrid airline, has taken delivery of its eighth aircraft—a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner—on the morning of June 25, signaling a major step forward in its fleet and route expansion strategy. The new aircraft, identical in model to the existing fleet, is equipped with advanced Rolls-Royce engines. It features a total of 344 seats, including 35 in premium economy and 309 in standard economy class. The Dreamliner will enter service following standard inspections by regulatory authorities. With this addition, Air Premia aims to enhance operational stability and further improve service quality across its network. This marks the airline's second aircraft delivery in 2025 and sets the tone for business growth in the second half of the year. The company is also preparing to add a fourth spare engine, reinforcing its operational flexibility and readiness. With the expanded fleet, Air Premia plans to scale up service on existing high-demand routes while launching new destinations. The airline currently operates four transpacific routes—Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Honolulu—as well as four key routes in Asia: Bangkok, Tokyo Narita, Da Nang, and Hong Kong. This strategic focus on mid- to long-haul markets reflects Air Premia's distinctive service model. "This eighth aircraft is more than just a fleet addition—it represents a key milestone in expanding our global network," said an Air Premia spokesperson. "We remain committed to delivering safe, on-time operations and earning continued trust from our customers." Air Premia positions itself as a Hybrid Service Carrier (HSC), offering essential premium services at competitive prices. The company's mission is to become an airline loved for smart, value-driven travel. In a recent development, AP Holdings (Tire Bank Group) acquired a 70% stake in Air Premia, becoming its largest shareholder. About Air Premia Air Premia, the only long-haul specialized airline in South Korea, operates on the philosophy of being a "beloved airline that provides high-quality services with only the essentials" as a Hybrid Service Carrier (HSC) at reasonable prices. Since commencing its first international flights in July 2022, Air Premia has rapidly established itself by flying to destinations such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Bangkok, and Narita. Notably, it operates long-haul routes that low-cost carriers (LCCs) typically do not cover, all while maintaining a competitive edge in pricing compared to HSCs. This aligns well with the current trend of "value-for-money travel."
Economic Times
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
New lab, old problem: India's new Rs 9 crore black box lab fails first big test, as govt plans to send Air India crashed plane black box to US
PTI Remains of the crashed Air India plane lie on a building, in Ahmedabad. Just two months after inaugurating a state-of-the-art laboratory for analysing aircraft black boxes, the Indian government has decided to send the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from the recent Air India crash to the United States for decoding. The move highlights limitations in India's newly launched facility, which was expected to handle such critical investigations. The black box, retrieved from the crashed Air India Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, has been sent to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's (AAIB) Digital Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder (DFDR & CVR) Laboratory in New Delhi. In April, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the DFDR & CVR Laboratory at the AAIB headquarters in New Delhi. Built with an investment of Rs 9 crore and technical support from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the facility was designed to recover flight data and conduct detailed crash aimed to meet international standards and enable India to independently analyse black boxes without sending them abroad. The lab is expected to reduce dependency on foreign agencies and improve the speed of investigations. The new lab is in the process of decoding the data from black boxes.. Officials said, 'AAIB experts attempted to retrieve the data but found that the extent of damage to the recorders necessitates more sophisticated equipment.' The recorders may be sent to the US-based National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for data recovery. A team from the NTSB will handle the transport under Indian supervision to ensure proper chain of custody, if a decision is taken to send them to US. The United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Branch will also be involved in the investigation, as 53 British citizens were among the passengers killed. Experts handling the recovery process will attempt to extract the memory board chip and inspect the damaged circuitry. This is a delicate operation, and any mistake could result in permanent data loss. Black boxes, which include the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), are essential tools for accident investigation. The FDR logs flight details such as altitude, speed, and engine data, while the CVR captures cockpit audio and commercial aircraft like the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, these devices are located in the tail section to increase chances of survival during crashes. They are built to withstand high-impact crashes and extreme fast-growing aviation sector relies heavily on timely and thorough investigations to improve safety standards. The inability of the newly opened AAIB lab to handle this case has raised questions about its readiness to deal with complex crash scenarios.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
New lab, old problem: India's new Rs 9 crore black box lab fails first big test, govt sends Air India crash plane black box to US
Just two months after inaugurating a state-of-the-art laboratory for analysing aircraft black boxes, the Indian government has decided to send the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from the recent Air India crash to the United States for decoding. The move highlights limitations in India's newly launched facility, which was expected to handle such critical investigations. The black box, retrieved from the crashed Air India Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, could not be decoded at the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's (AAIB) Digital Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder (DFDR & CVR) Laboratory in New Delhi. Officials confirmed that the equipment was too damaged for the current setup to extract data. Lab inaugurated in April for advanced analysis In April, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the DFDR & CVR Laboratory at the AAIB headquarters in New Delhi. Built with an investment of Rs 9 crore and technical support from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the facility was designed to recover flight data and conduct detailed crash investigations. It aimed to meet international standards and enable India to independently analyse black boxes without sending them abroad. The lab was expected to reduce dependency on foreign agencies and improve the speed of investigations. Live Events Extent of damage forces reliance on US agency Despite its capabilities, the lab could not decode the data due to the extensive damage to the black box. Officials said, 'AAIB experts attempted to retrieve the data but found that the extent of damage to the recorders necessitates more sophisticated equipment.' The recorders will now be sent to the US-based National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for data recovery. A team from the NTSB will handle the transport under Indian supervision to ensure proper chain of custody. The United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Branch will also be involved in the investigation, as 53 British citizens were among the passengers killed. Black box recovery process Experts handling the recovery process will attempt to extract the memory board chip and inspect the damaged circuitry. This is a delicate operation, and any mistake could result in permanent data loss. The decision to send the recorders abroad has drawn attention to the need for further investment in advanced forensic tools at the Indian facility. Importance of black boxes in crash investigations Black boxes, which include the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), are essential tools for accident investigation. The FDR logs flight details such as altitude, speed, and engine data, while the CVR captures cockpit audio and conversations. In commercial aircraft like the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, these devices are located in the tail section to increase chances of survival during crashes. They are built to withstand high-impact crashes and extreme heat. India's fast-growing aviation sector relies heavily on timely and thorough investigations to improve safety standards. The inability of the newly opened AAIB lab to handle this case has raised questions about its readiness to deal with complex crash scenarios.
