Aeroflot flight SU-1415 made an emergency landing at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow, Russia, on January 9th.
The Boeing 737-800 plane flying from Yekaterinburg, Russia, was descending toward Moscow when the crew noticed sparks and smoke coming from the cabin ceiling.
The plane continued for a safe landing. All one hundred and forty-nine people aboard remained unharmed.
Flydubai flight FZ-321 made a safe landing after a bird strike in Multan, Pakistan, on September 27th.
The Boeing 737-800 plane was flying from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, when its right engine ingested a bird.
The plane continued for a safe landing. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
A Sunwing flight had to return and make an emergency landing at Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Canada, on the evening of August 27.
The flight 656 was on its way from Toronto to Varadero, Cuba, when “two unruly female passengers” caused disturbance in the flight. According to Janine Chapman, vice-president of marketing for Sunwing, “It is reported that the passengers consumed a significant quantity of their duty free alcohol purchase in the lavatory and lit a cigarette, triggering the smoke detector alarm…These passengers proceeded to get into a physical altercation with each other and made a threat against the aircraft, which was considered non-credible given their condition.”
The pilot reported the situation to the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) which then sent 2 Canadian Forces CF-18 fighters from CFB Bagotville, Quebec, to escort the flight back to Pearson airport. Chapman said, “Our flight crew followed the appropriate procedures and the aircraft was diverted back to Toronto where it has now landed.”
The two passengers were arrested by the police. They are facing charges of smoking on board an aircraft, endangering safety of an aircraft, mischief endangering safety, and uttering threats.
The flight was preparing to take off for Cuba late night on Wednesday.
British Airways flight BA-212 made an emergency landing in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 21st.
The Boeing 747-400 plane took off for Heathrow Airport, England, but had to turn back after the crew noticed smoke in the cockpit and donned their oxygen masks.
The plane landed safely. All crew members were taken to a hospital for examination.
An Allegiant Air flight had to make an emergency landing at Central Nebraska Regional Airport, Grand Island, Nebraska, at around 3:30 p.m. on October 20.
The Flight 8502 was on its way from North Platte to Sioux City, Iowa, when a warning signal indicated that equipment at the back of the aircraft was overheating.
The plane landed uneventfully and all 6 people aboard, including 2 pilots and 4 crew members, remained unharmed.
The aircraft was taken for inspection.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2010 — The Boeing Company at next week’s U.S. Air Force Association (AFA) Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition, will highlight a range of affordable, low-risk solutions that enable the Air Force to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace. The conference takes place Sept. 13-15 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Md.
“Events such as the annual AFA conference give us the opportunity to listen to our valued Air Force customers, gain a better understanding of their needs and challenges, and discuss what we can do to deliver more capable and affordable products and services to the warfighter,” said Jack Catton, Boeing Government Operations vice president of Combat Air Force Systems. “As a trusted industry partner, Boeing is committed to keeping America’s Air Force capable, relevant and mission-ready.”
Some of the solutions that Boeing will highlight at its exhibits and in its media engagements are the NewGen Tanker; the P-8 Aerial Ground Sensor aircraft; the C-17 Globemaster III airlifter; the Advanced F-15E fighter; the Phantom Eye and Phantom Ray unmanned airborne systems; the C-130 Avionics Modernization Program and Air Force support and logistics services; cybersecurity; and military space programs such as GPS and Wideband Global SATCOM.
Boeing’s exhibits at this year’s AFA conference will feature more interactivity for customers and other conference attendees.
“The best way to showcase the capabilities of Boeing’s innovative products and services is to offer hands-on, interactive experiences,” Catton said. “In addition to the NewGen Tanker and 737 Family of Systems technology demonstration trailers and their advanced flight simulators, we’ll offer a sneak preview of the upcoming 3-D IMAX film ‘Rescue.’ This Boeing-sponsored film includes compelling C-17 and CH-47 footage from humanitarian relief operations around the world.”
The following media briefing will be held in Maryland Briefing Room 4 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center:
TUESDAY, Sept. 14
1330 – 1430: Filling the U.S. Government’s Satellite Capacity Gap
Jim Simpson, vice president of Business Development, Space & Intelligence Systems, and Bill Reiner, assistant director of Satellite Communications and Cyber Security for Government Operations, discuss military and commercial satellites, hosted payloads and what Boeing is doing to help the U.S. government fill its satellite capacity needs.
A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world’s largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world’s largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $34 billion business with 68,000 employees worldwide.
EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 12 — Boeing (NYSE: BA) completed high-speed taxi tests on the first 787 Dreamliner today. This is the last in a series of functional tests planned in preparation for first flight.
“Our pilots told me the airplane performed beautifully,” said Mike Delaney, vice president and chief project engineer for the 787. “We’re going through and analyzing the data to ensure we’re ready for first flight. From evaluations we’ve done so far, everything looks good.”
During the testing, the airplane reached a top speed of approximately 130 knots (150 mph, 240 kph), and the pilots lifted the nose gear from the pavement. Video highlights of the taxi testing will be available by the end of the day Monday at www.boeing.com and www.newairplane.com.
Taxi test is the last testing planned before first flight.
