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    Bahamasair Flight Returns to Fort Lauderdale International Airport

    downloadBahamasair flight 142, en route to Freeport, Grand Bahama, returned to the Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Florida, immediately after taking off on June 30, due to some mechanical problems in one of its engines.

    The plane, carrying 27 passengers including 25 adults and 2 infants, made an uneventful emergency landing. The passengers were provided free meals and were transferred to another aircraft.

    Bahamasair Company General Manager Henry Woods said that the company technicians in Fort Lauderdale are working to make the plane fully functional.

    “The pilots are trained to handle these sorts of situations. Realising a reduction in engine power, the pilot aborted the flight. The engines are still under warranty so the manufacturer has advised us to change two of the main components,” he said.

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    Delta Jet Returned to Jamaica for Emergency Landing

    deltaA Delta Airlines flight bound for Atlanta had to return and make an emergency landing at Kingston airport in Jamaica, shortly after it took off on June 30.

    According to Delta spokesman Morgan Durrant the decision to make an emergency landing was made after a pneumatic leak was discovered in the engine 2 of the MD-88 jet.

    The plane landed safely. All 149 passengers and 5 crew members aboard remained unhurt.

    Emilio Ebanks, the spokesperson of Jamaica Fire Brigade said that smoke was seen to be coming out of the plane while it was in the air. Durrant said there was no fire in the aircraft.

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    Southwest Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Iowa

    southwest_airlines_logoSouthwest Airlines Flight 3809 on its way from Minneapolis-St. Paul airport to Denver, had to divert and make an emergency landing at Sioux City airport in Iowa, at about 2:40 p.m. on June 29.

    The decision to divert and make an emergency landing was made after the pilot noticed a power warning light flashing in the cockpit.

    The Boeing 737, with 143 passengers and 5 crew members aboard, then landed without incident after remaining in the air for about 90 minutes.

    Southwest spokeswoman Michelle Agnew said that the pilot adopted a cautious route although the situation was not that dire.

    Sioux City airport operations manager John Backer said that the passengers were provided a replacement plane to resume the journey after waiting for three hours in the lounge.

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    Kochi-Delhi Flight Lands in Emergency at Bangalore

    airindia2A New Delhi-bound Air India Flight from Kochi had to divert and make an emergency landing at Bangalore airport on the night of June 30.

    The incident happened after a female passenger sent an SMS to her husband after checking in, saying that she had seen high security at the airport and there might be a bomb. The husband immediately contacted the Kochi airport authorities and reported that his wife had sent an SMS that a bomb had been planted on the flight. The authorities informed the pilot who diverted the flight AI-047 towards Bangalore and landed in emergency.

    The plane landed safely and everyone aboard remained unhurt.

    Authorities said that a case may be registered against the woman and her husband.

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    Embraer Issues Worldwide Alert after VA Found Fault in Aircraft’s Bolts

    EmbraerEmbraer has issued a worldwide alert after heavy maintenance carried out by Virgin Australia on June 26-26 pointed out a fault in the engine-holding bolts of Embraer 190 aircrafts.

    Out of 17 Embraer 190 aircraft present in the fleet, 9 had issues with the bolts which hold the aircraft’s engine in the engine pylon, attached to the wing.

    The airline grounded all 9 aircrafts for repairs and informed the Brazilian manufacturing company of the issue. Embraer then issued an alert service bulletin to all the airlines operating Embraer 190 aircrafts. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority was also informed about the problem.

    A statement released by Virgin Australia airlines said, “These aircraft have since undergone the necessary precautionary repairs and have since returned to service… At Virgin Australia, the safety of our aircraft is our highest priority and we have been in regular dialogue with Embraer regarding this alert.”

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    UA Flight 1463 Makes Emergency Landing in Wichita

    new-united-logoUnited Airlines flight 1463 en route from Chicago to John Wayne Airport, Los Angeles, made a safe emergency landing at Mid-Continent Airport in Wichita, Kansas, just after 10:30 p.m. on June 29.

    A spokesman with the FAA said that an emergency evacuation slide of the Boeing 737-700 opened up in midair. According to reports, the plane dropped from 38,000 ft. to 11,000 ft. in just 12 minutes due to a loss in cabin pressure.

    The plane landed safely and the United Airlines confirmed that all 96 passengers and 5 crew members aboard remained unhurt.

    Passengers remained seated for about an hour before disembarking. They were taken to their destination on an alternate flight.

    United Airline’s maintenance crew is checking the plane to determine the cause.

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    Lufthansa Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Rome

    lufthansabombardierA Lufthansa’s flight had to land in emergency in Rome due to a medical emergency, on the afternoon of June 27.

    The flight took off from Frankfurt, Germany for Malta at about 1.22 p.m., however, soon afterwards, the Airbus A320 was diverted to Rome for offloading a sick passenger.

    The plane landed safely. According to a Lufthansa spokesman, the plane resumed its journey to Malta after refueling.

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    US Airways Flight 4090 Made Emergency Landing at Portland Jetport

    US AirwaysUS Airways flight 4090 made a safe emergency landing at Portland Jetport, Maine, on the night of June 27.

    The incident happened when the plane was heading to Portland from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with 54 people aboard.

    According to the Portland Fire Department spokesman Tim Nangle, the pilot of the CRJ 200 aircraft radioed the Portland tower at 8:35 p.m., and communicated that the flaps of the aircraft were not working properly.

    The plane landed without incident and after inspection was later declared safe to make a return flight to Philadelphia.

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    Two Ryanair Planes Collided at London Stansted Airport

    RyanairTwo Ryanair Boeing 737-800 planes collided in the parking area of the London Stansted Airport, Essex, at around 6:50 a.m. on June 28. One of the planes was about to take off for Warsaw, Poland, while the other had just landed from Frankfurt Hahn, Germany.

    The tail cone of one plane and the wing tip of the other was damaged in the collision. A spokesperson of the Stansted Airport said, “We can confirm two aircraft were involved in a minor collision while on the ground at Stansted this morning. Both planes suffered some damage but there were no reported injuries to passengers or crew.”

    The passengers of the out-going flight had to face a three-hour delay before they were transferred to another plane.

    Robin Kiely, the spokesperson of Ryanair, said, “Our Stansted-based engineering team are currently investigating and will repair both aircraft and return them to service as soon as possible… Ryanair sincerely apologises to the affected passengers for any inconvenience.”

    Essex Police responded on the scene. They conducted routine breath tests on both of the pilots. There were no signs of alcohol. No further police action will be taken.

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    China Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Japan

    China AirlinesChina Airlines flight number CI-167, en route from Kansai International Airport in Osaka to Kaohsiung International Airport in Taiwan, made an emergency landing at Naha Airport in Okinawa, Japan at around 2:36 p.m. on June 26.

    The decision for emergency landing was made after the pilots noticed fuel levels rapidly dropping in the Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

    The passengers were accommodated in flight CI-123 to Taipei and flight CI-309 to Kaohsiung. China Airlines served dinner to all 154 passengers aboard before they resumed their journey.

    A spokesperson of the airline said that the aircraft is under inspection.

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    Passenger Plane Lands in Emergency at Cork, Ireland

    Air ContractorsA Boeing 737-300, operated by Air Contractors, had to make an emergency landing at Cork Airport, Ireland, due to fuel leak suspicion.

    The plane, carrying 150 passengers and 5 crew members, was on its way from Belfast, Ireland to Reus, Spain, when the pilot noticed the fuel leakage warning. The plane was then diverted to Cork for making an emergency landing.

    Full emergency protocol was deployed at the airport as the plane touched the runway at about 11:45 p.m. on June 24. No one was hurt.

    The initial investigation confirmed that there was no fuel leakage; the suspicion arose due to faulty instrument.

    The passengers were accommodated in hotels for the night. They resumed their journey next day.

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    Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Athens due to a Disruptive Passenger

    RyanairA Ryanair flight en route from Thessaloniki, Greece to Paphos, Cyprus, had to make an emergency landing in Athens due to a disruptive passenger.

    The plane took off at about 10 p.m. on June 23, with 168 passengers aboard. Soon after take-off, a 37 year old passenger claiming to be a “mechanic” started banging at the cockpit door and tried to break-in.

    The pilot reported the situation to Greek authorities who advised him to land in Athens. The troublesome passenger, believed to be a Cypriot national, was immobilized by the crew members and other passengers while the plane, which was just 20 minutes into the flight, was turned towards Athens. The plane safely landed and the passenger was handed over to the police.

    The passengers were accommodated in nearby hotels for the night. They continued their journey to Paphos on the next day.

    A spokesperson of Ryanair said, “We will fully assist the Greek police with the prosecution of this individual. We apologise sincerely to our other 168 customers on this flight for any delay or inconvenience suffered as a result of this diversion.”

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    JetBlue Flight 597 Diverts to Minot due to Electrical Odor

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    JetBlue flight 597 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Minot, North Dakota, due to electrical odor.

    The plane was en route from Boston to Seattle on June 18, when the pilot reported an electrical odor and requested to make an emergency landing. The Airbus A320-200 was then diverted to Minot International Airport, where it made a safe emergency landing at about 9:50 a.m. All 126 passengers aboard remained unharmed.

    The JetBlue maintenance technicians examined and cleared the plane. After about 4:15 hours, the plane was able to continue its journey towards Seattle where it landed with a delay of 4.5 hours from its scheduled time.

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    Monarch Airlines Flight Makes Priority Landing due Medical Emergency

    MonarchA medical emergency prompted Monarch Airlines Flight ZB403 to make a priority landing at Birmingham Airport, UK.

    The incident happened on June 17, after a diabetic male passenger aboard the Airbus 321, flying from Faro, Portugal to Birmingham, became unwell mid-air.

    The paramedics were put on alert as the plane approached Birmingham shortly before 1:00 p.m.

    According to a Monarch spokesperson, “Monarch Airlines can confirm that a passenger was taken ill on this flight into Birmingham earlier today… It was met by paramedics who attended to the passenger immediately.”

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    Ikar Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Haikou Airport, China

    IkarIkar airlines flight IK-2474 had to make an emergency landing at Haikou airport, China on June 18.

    The incident happened when the Boeing-767-300 was en route from Thailand to Yekaterinburg, located in the Russian Urals.

    According to authorities, the decision to make an emergency landing was due to a power generator malfunction. The plane landed safely, with a delay of 3 hours from its scheduled landing time of 1:40 a.m. No one was hurt.

    Gennady Chuprov, the airline’s Deputy Director General for flight safety, said that 231 passengers were accommodated at a Wuhan city hotel.

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    Qantas Flight Diverts to Tamworth due to Damaged Tire

    QantasA Qantas flight en route to Armidale from Sydney had to divert and make an emergency landing in Tamworth, NSW, Australia, on June 17.

    The incident happened after one of the plane’s tires blew off during take-off. According to Qantas, the plane carrying 44 people was diverted to Tamworth because maintenance facilities were available at the airport.

    The fire brigade, ambulances and police responded. The Tamworth Base Hospital was also put on alert.

    The plane made a safe landing at about 9 p.m., after burning off extra fuel. No one was injured.

    The passengers were transported to Armidale by bus.

    Qantas engineers replaced the damaged tire.

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    Air Traffic Controller’s Joke Causes Delta Flight 360 to Circle around Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

    250px-Delta_logo.svgDelta Flight 360 had to circle around the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport, Atlanta, Georgia, for about an hour and a half after the air traffic controller jokingly told the pilot not to land.

    The incident happened on June 11 when the flight 360 was at the 1000 feet and ready to descend. The air traffic controller told the pilot that he could not land and that he should circle around for some time. However, just a few seconds later, he said, “I’m kidding, Delta 630. After you land, I’ve got no one behind you. Expect to exit right. Delta 630 you’re clear to land on (runway) 27-Left.”

    By that time, the pilot had already aborted landing and started ascending the Boeing 777 to 40,000 feet. The plane then had to circle around before it could finally land.

    The FAA is investigating the air traffic controller.

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    Plane Returned to Philadelphia International Airport Due to Landing Gear Issues

    lufthansabombardierA Lufthansa flight returned and made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport due to issues with its landing gear.

    The plane took off for Frankfurt, Germany, at around 5:45 p.m. on June 15. However, shortly after take-off, it was noticed that the landing gear of the plane was stuck.

    The plane turned back toward Philadelphia, where it made an uneventful emergency landing after venting off extra fuel.

    Authorities confirmed that the plane safely touched the runway at around 7:45 p.m. and all crew members and 270 passengers aboard remained safe.

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    Several Crew Members Fell Ill; Aer Lingus Flight Lands in Emergency in Dublin

    Aer LingusA Boston-bound flight of Aer Lingus had to return and make an emergency landing at Dublin airport, after several crew members fell sick.

    Flight EI-139 carrying 280 passengers took off for Boston at about 4.23 p.m. on June 15. According to an airline spokesperson, the decision for emergency landing was made after a number of crew members reported feeling ill.

    Medical crews welcomed the Airbus A330 as it touched the ground shortly before 9 p.m. None of the crew needed hospital treatment.

    Aer Lingus said the incident is being investigated.

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    US Airways Flight Returned to Bluegrass Airport for Emergency Landing

    US AirwaysA US Airways flight returned to Bluegrass Airport, Lexington, Kentucky, immediately after taking off at around 12:40 p.m. on June 14 and made a safe emergency landing.

    The small plane was scheduled to go to Philadelphia with 33 people on-board.

    Airport officials said that the decision for emergency landing was made after the thrust reverser of the plane, which is used to slow the plane down during a landing, got overheated.

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    Bhutan Air Flight Lands in Emergency at Kolkata

    A Royal Bhutan Airlines flight heading to Mumbai, India, from Paro, Bhutan, had to make an emergency landing at the NSC Bose International Airport, Kolkata at 9:30 a.m. on June 15.

    An official at NSC Bose International Airport said that the captain sought permission to make an emergency landing because the windshield of the aircraft cracked while the flight was underway.

    Airport authorities also confirmed that the plane landed safely and all passengers and crew remained unharmed.

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    American Airlines Flight Made Safe Emergency Landing in El Paso

    American AirlinesThe American Airlines flight 1551 made a safe emergency landing at the El Paso International Airport, Texas, at about 2:42 p.m. on June 14.

    All 145 people aboard the plane remained unharmed.

    The plane, a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, was originally heading towards the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport from Los Cabo International Airport in San Jose Del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

    American Airlines spokesperson, Casey Norton, said that the decision for diversion and emergency landing was made after the pilot reported a maintenance indicator light.

    Liz Bellegarde, spokeswoman for the El Paso International Airport said the flight had to be diverted to El Paso because an engine of the plane had gone out.

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    Allegiant Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Nevada

    AllegiantAn Allegiant Air flight heading to Missoula, Montana from Las Vegas had to be diverted for making an emergency landing at Wendover, Nevada on June 13.

    The plane was carrying 146 passengers and 6 crew members at the time of incident; all of them remained unharmed.

    Jessica Wheeler, a spokesperson for Allegiant, said the plane diverted and landed safely after a hydraulic warning light came on. She also said that Allegiant sent a replacement plane from Las Vegas to pick up the passengers and take them to Missoula.

    Some passengers said the issue appeared to be more serious than a mere warning light.

    Allegiant’s maintenance crew is examining the plane.

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    Air Malta Renews IOSA Registration

    Air MaltaThe IATA operational safety audit (IOSA) registration of Air Malta has been renewed, after an IATA- approved audit organization conducted thorough audit of its facilities.

    IOSA, which comprehensively evaluates the policies, procedures and correct implementation in all departments including security management, flight operations, organisation and management system, operational control and flight dispatch, cabin operations, aircraft engineering and maintenance, ground handling operations and cargo operations, is an internationally acknowledged evaluation system and is considered to be a benchmark for global air safety management.

    IATA mandates all member airlines to acquire and maintain an IOSA registration.

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    Delta Flight 5358 Lands in Emergency at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

    DeltaDelta Airlines flight 5358 had to make an emergency landing at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA), at about 10:20 p.m. on June 12.

    Airport director Kelly Johnson confirmed that the flight, which departed for Atlanta at about 9:20 a.m., was forced to return and make an emergency landing, after which, the aircraft lost the directional steering of its nose wheel.

    He further said that all 50 passengers and 3 crew members aboard the plane were unharmed.

    After landing, the pilots learned that one of the tires was flat.