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Khaleej Times
23-06-2025
- Khaleej Times
Dubai Airports confirms full resumption after temporary suspension amid conflict
Dubai Airports confirms that its operations have resumed at full capacity after a temporary suspension, and emphasises that the safety and comfort of all passengers and flight crews remains its top priority. While Dubai Airports works with airlines to ensure flights operate according to approved schedules, some flights may experience delays or cancellations. Therefore, all travelers are advised to check the latest updates through the airlines they fly to.
Fox News
06-06-2025
- Business
- Fox News
American Airlines plane that caught fire had engine parts installed incorrectly, NTSB finds
The American Airlines flight that caught fire soon after taking off from Denver International Airport in March had several parts installed incorrectly and fuel leaks, according to a preliminary report released Thursday. The Dallas-bound aircraft had one loose part inside the right engine installed in the wrong direction and fuel leaking from the fitting of another part that was also fastened incorrectly, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report. Soon after the plane took off, the crew noticed issues with the right engine, the report said. "The captain noted high engine vibration indications for the right engine," the report stated, while the crew discussed whether they needed to divert before contacting American Airlines dispatchers. They landed safely, but soon after arriving at a gate, passengers and crew members noticed fire and smoke filling the cabin. Images and video showed passengers evacuating the aircraft and standing on the wings of the plane. "One of the flight attendants tried calling the flight crew" while another "knocked on the cockpit door to alert the flight crew," the report said. The NTSB report also showed streaks on the outside of the engine from the leaking fuel. The plane was towed to a hangar for examination. During an inspection of the damage, investigators saw that the plane "exhibited heat/smoke/burn indications near the right engine nacelle, right wing, right side of the fuselage aft of the wing, the right main landing gear, and the right main landing gear wheel well," the report said. In addition, "the lockwire of a fuel fitting on the variable stator vane (VSV)" was loose and installed in the incorrect direction, in addition to other issues. Further examination of the engines found that one fan blade platform was fractured, according to the report. Another part of the plane that controls airflow through the turbine's compressor was found to be "incorrectly fastened and secured … allowing fuel to leak from the fitting." American Airlines said 172 passengers and six crew members were on board at the time of the incident. The airplane had "substantial damage" while 12 passengers and the six crew members sustained minor injuries, according to the report. Fox News Digital has reached out to American Airlines.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Delta flight returns to Atlanta after pressurization issue
The Brief Delta Flight 1457 returned to Atlanta due to a pressurization issue, ensuring passenger safety. The aircraft landed safely and taxied to the gate under its own power. The cause of the mechanical issue is still under investigation. ATLANTA - A Delta Air Lines flight en route to Tampa returned to Atlanta Friday after the crew reported a mechanical issue during the flight, the airline said. What we know Delta Flight 1457, a Boeing 757 carrying 193 passengers, two pilots, and four flight attendants, turned back to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to a pressurization issue, according to a statement from the company. The aircraft landed safely and taxied to the gate under its own power. What they're saying "Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people," a Delta spokesperson said. "That is why the flight crew of Delta flight 1457 followed established procedures and returned to Atlanta after a mechanical issue was observed during flight. We apologize to our customers for the delay in their travel." What we don't know The cause remains under investigation. What's next The plane took off shortly after 11 p.m., according to and is expected to land after midnight on Saturday. The Source The details in this article were provided by Delta Air Lines with additional flight information provided by Flight Aware.
Washington Post
19-05-2025
- Washington Post
On rescue flights, at-risk pets are precious cargo
FORT WORTH, Texas — Under a sleepy dawn sky, more than 145 passengers waited to board a charter plane at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. The ground staff and flight crew were moving quickly to prepare the cabin for a multi-leg trip to the Northeast, but several travelers were turning impatient. A small but vocal protest started to take shape.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
A Flight Carrying 200 Passengers Flew From Germany to Spain Without a Pilot
A medical emergency and one ill-timed bathroom break combined to create what could have been a disaster for 200 passengers traveling from Spain to Germany. Though the incident occurred last year, details about what could have easily become a disastrous scenario are only just now coming to light following Spanish investigators publishing a full report on the February 2024 Business Insider reports, a Lufthansa flight traveling from Frankfurt, Germany to Seville, Spain was left pilot-less for approximately 10 minutes due to unsettling circumstances. As the flight prepared to cross the border into Spain, with about 30 minutes of travel time left, the captain used the opportunity to take a quick bathroom break. When he attempted to re-enter the cockpit eight minutes later, he was unable to do so despite attempting to input the door's security code five separate times. A flight attendant attempted to assist by using the intercom to contact the first officer, but with no response. While nothing had seemed amiss with the captain's 38-year-old co-pilot, he reportedly lost consciousness at some point during his superior's trip to the john. Eventually, the first officer regained consciousness and was able to open the door for the captain—leaving the flight unmanned for an estimated 10 first officer was described as being 'pale, sweating, and moving strangely,' so was quickly attended to by the flight crew and a doctor who was onboard. Meanwhile, the captain diverted the flight to Madrid, which was the closest airport, so that the pilot could seek immediate medical attention. According to the investigators' report, his 'sudden and severe incapacitation' was due to a neurological disorder that was known to bring on seizures. Business Insider wrote that, 'Investigators recommended that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency tell all airlines about this incident, so they could reassess the risks of one pilot being left alone on the flight deck.' Lufthansa did not respond to Business Insider's request for comment.
