A Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner en route to Shenzhen, China, was forced to return to Rome’s Fiumicino Airport after a bird strike ignited its right engine shortly after takeoff. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, November 11th, resulted in a safe landing with all passengers and crew evacuated without injury. The plane remains grounded while authorities investigate the incident and review safety measures to prevent similar occurrences.
Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong’s flagship carrier, faced major disruptions after an engine fire on one of its Airbus A350 aircraft revealed a previously unknown fuel hose problem. The airline grounded its entire A350 fleet for inspections and repairs, leading to the cancellation of 90 flights. The incident sparked a global safety alert, with the European aviation regulator issuing a directive for similar inspections of other A350 models. This ‘first-of-its-kind’ fuel hose issue has raised concerns about the safety and reliability of the popular aircraft model.
An Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Kochi, carrying 79 passengers and six crew members, made an emergency landing in Bengaluru on May 18 after a fire erupted in one of its engines. Passengers recounted the panic situation, with one senior citizen stating that everyone got scared and cried loudly. The crew was praised for their efficient evacuation of the passengers after the emergency landing. No injuries were reported. The airline has issued a statement expressing regret for the inconvenience caused and is working to provide alternative arrangements for passengers to reach their destination.
An Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Kochi made an emergency landing in Bengaluru on May 18, 2024, due to a reported fire in one of its engines. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.
An Indonesian national airline’s passenger plane made an emergency landing after one of its engines caught fire shortly after takeoff. The incident occurred on Wednesday when the Garuda Indonesia flight from Makassar to Madinah, Saudi Arabia, was en route with 468 passengers on board. All passengers and crew members were safely evacuated without any injuries. The aircraft was grounded for an investigation into the incident, while passengers were provided accommodation before boarding a replacement flight later that day. This incident marks the latest in a series of challenges for Indonesian airlines.
