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Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
- General
- Los Angeles Times
Flames from Delta engine caught on video; jet lands safely at LAX
Fire erupted in one engine of a Delta Airlines plane just after take-off late last week at Los Angeles International Airport, but after a quick turnaround, the jet landed safely. Flight 446, which was en route from LAX to Atlanta on Friday afternoon, made a loop and touched down around 2:10 pm, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which said the incident would be investigated. The Boeing 767-400 had 226 passengers on board, along with two pilots and seven flight attendants. Shortly after take-off, the crew received an 'indication of an issue with the aircraft's left engine,' according to Delta. By chance, a camera operator for L.A. Flights, a YouTube channel that livestreams planes coming in and out of LAX, happened to catch Delta 446 just as its engine caught fire. Footage shows the plane angled up into the sky with flames shooting out of its left engine. 'Whoa. Hang on, that's not good,' the camera operator says as the flames continue to flare. 'Oh my gosh.' Minutes later, the video shows the plane landing safely as fire trucks speed toward it. The plane was able to return to the gate on its own power, and passengers were re-booked on other flights. Later, people claiming to be passengers or family members of passengers posted comments on the video. 'I was on this flight, sitting in the middle aisle,' one person wrote. 'I couldn't see the smoke or fire but some people saw it. It was really scary for those 10 minutes! Everyone remained very calm, even if we were internally panicking. Very thankful to be on land now!' Another person, who said their daughter was on the plane added: 'The flight crew was exceptional and calm the whole time. Kudos to all of them for the safe return of all on board.'
IOL News
23-06-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Qatar Airways suspends flights amid attacks on US military base in Doha
Qatar Airways says it has deployed additional ground staff at Hamad International Airport and other key airports to assist affected passengers following the suspension of Flights on Monday night. GLOBAL airline company Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended its flights due to the closure of air traffic movement in the State of Qatar. The move comes after Iran's National Security Council confirmed an attack on a US military base in Qatar on Monday evening. Qatar Airways said it was working closely with government stakeholders and the relevant authorities to support impacted passengers, and will resume operations when the airspace reopens. 'Once usual operations resume, we anticipate significant delays to our flight schedule. We have also deployed additional ground staff at Hamad International Airport and other key airports to assist affected passengers. The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority,' the airline said in a statement.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Google may soon change the way its shows search results in Europe
Google has reportedly put forward a new set of changes to its search results page, offering to better feature competing services in a bid to resolve a major European Union (EU) antitrust case and avoid a potentially hefty fine. Citing documents that Google sent to other companies, news agency Reuters reports that the proposal comes three months after the European Commission (EC) formally charged the tech giant with violating the landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA) by unfairly favouring its own services like Google Shopping , Hotels, and Flights over those of its rivals. What Google's offer suggests about the changes coming to Search engine Under the latest offer, Google suggests creating a dedicated box at the top of the search results page for a rival vertical search service (VSS), selected through 'objective and non-discriminatory criteria.' This box would reportedly have the same format and features as Google's own offerings and would include three direct links chosen by the rival company. Other specialised search services would be ranked below this box. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 'We do not agree with the (Commission's) preliminary findings' position but, on a without prejudice basis, we want to find a workable solution to resolve the present proceedings,' Google said in the documents sent to rival companies, while maintaining its position. The proposal is set to be discussed at a meeting scheduled for July 8 where rivals will provide feedback to the Commission. However, several competitors, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told Reuters they believe the proposed changes are still insufficient to ensure a level playing field. The DMA is a sweeping set of rules and regulations designed to limit the power of Big Tech and foster greater competition and consumer choice in the digital marketplace.
Mint
20-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Alphabet's Google tries to appease EU with changes to search result rankings: Report
Alphabet's Google has reportedly put forward additional concessions to address concerns raised by European Union regulators, aiming to avoid a significant antitrust fine under the bloc's new digital competition rules. According to documents reviewed byReuters, the U.S. tech giant is attempting to appease the European Commission by adjusting how rival services are displayed in its search results. The move comes in response to formal charges filed three months ago, accusing Google of favouring its own platforms, such as Google Shopping, Hotels, and Flights at the expense of competitors, in violation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). You may be interested in The DMA, which came into force earlier this year, outlines strict obligations for so-called 'gatekeeper' platforms to curb anti-competitive behaviour and offer consumers broader choices. Under Google's revised proposal, a selected vertical search service (VSS), chosen based on objective and non-discriminatory criteria would be prominently featured in its own dedicated box at the top of the results page. This box would mirror the design and features of Google's own modules and contain three direct links to offerings in categories like hotels, restaurants, transport, and airlines. Other VSS providers would still be listed further down in the search results, but would not benefit from a similarly prominent display unless users click to access them. Despite the proposal, the company has maintained that it disagrees with the Commission's preliminary conclusions. 'We do not agree with the (Commission's) preliminary findings' position but, on a without prejudice basis, we want to find a workable solution to resolve the present proceedings,' the documents noted. The European Commission has scheduled a meeting on 8 July to gather feedback from competing firms. Several of Google's rivals, who declined to be named ahead of the discussion, expressed scepticism over the effectiveness of the proposed changes. They argue that the measures still fall short of delivering a genuinely level playing field. The outcome of these negotiations could set a crucial precedent for how Big Tech operates under the EU's ambitious digital regulatory framework. (With inputs from Reuters)
Zawya
07-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman Air enhances capacity with up to 12 flights per day
Muscat: Oman Air has announced a significant increase in capacity for the upcoming Khareef Dhofar. Starting 1 July 2025, the airline will offer up to 12 flights per day between Muscat and Salalah, providing guests with greater flexibility and convenience to experience the unique natural beauty of Southern Oman during this special time of year. To meet growing demand, Oman Air has also added 70,000 additional seats on the Muscat-Salalah route through to the end of the year – an increase of 16% compared to the same period in 2024. As part of its commitment to accessible and affordable domestic travel, Oman Air's fixed national fare will continue to be available across the expanded schedule, with Omani citizens offered return fares at a flat OMR 54 between 1st July and 5th September. There is no limit to the number of national fares allocated, however guests are encouraged to book early to secure their preferred travel dates. Bookings can be made via © Muscat Media Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
