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Etihad Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Phuket International Airport

Etihad Airways flight EY-474 made an emergency landing at Phuket International Airport, Thailand, on December 9th.

The plane heading from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to Jakarta, Indonesia, was diverted after a passenger suffered a medical emergency.

The plane landed safely. The patient, identified as 63-year-old Indonesian citizen Syafrial Syarifun Waham, was rushed to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

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Lion Air Plane Crashes in Indonesia; 189 Feared Dead

Lion Air flight JT-610 crashed into the Java Sea in Indonesia, on October 29th.

The incident happened shortly after the Boeing 737-800 MAX plane took off from Jakarta, Indonesia.

There were one hundred and eighty-nine people aboard at the time; all of them are feared dead.

The plane was bound for Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia.

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Boeing Statement on Lion Air Flight JT 610

The Boeing Company is deeply saddened by the loss of Lion Air Flight JT 610. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the families and loved ones of those on board.

Boeing is providing technical assistance at the request and under the direction of government authorities investigating the accident. In accordance with international protocol, all inquiries about this accident investigation must be directed to the investigating authority in charge, the National Transportation Safety Committee of Indonesia.

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Two Injured After Batik Air Flight Hits Turbulence

Batik Air flight ID-6890 encountered turbulence on the way to Kualanamu International Airport, Indonesia, on October 24th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane was flying from Jakarta, Indonesia, when it hit severe turbulence that injured a passenger and a flight attendant.

The plane continued for a safe landing. The injured were rushed to a hospital.

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Batik Air Plane Returns to Indonesia after Losing Cabin Pressure

Batik Air flight ID-6853 had to return and make an emergency landing at Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport, Pekanbaru, Indonesia, on May 9th.

The Boeing 737-800 flying to Jakarta, Indonesia, had to return after losing cabin pressure.

The plane landed safely.

Two among the 91 people aboard suffered respiratory and ear problems. One of them had to be taken to hospital.

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Etihad Airways Flight Returns to Abu Dhabi due to Engine Issue

Etihad Airways flight EY-474 had to return and make an emergency landing in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on May 2nd.

The Airbus A330-200 plane took off for Jakarta, Indonesia, but had to turn back after the crew reported a loud bang and streaks of flames coming out of left engine.

The plane landed back uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.

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32 Injured after Etihad Airways Flight to Jakarta Encountered Severe Turbulence

EtihadEtihad Airways flight EY-474 encountered severe turbulence as it prepared to land in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 4th.

The Airbus A330-200 was flying from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, when it ran into severe and unexpected turbulence that injured 31 passengers and a flight attendant.

The plane landed safely. Nine passengers and the flight attendant were transported to a hospital while the others were treated at the airport.

The aircraft sustained significant damage to the overhead cabin storage bins.

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Batik Air and TransNusa Planes Collide in Jakarta

Batik AirA Batik Air plane collided with a TransNusa plane on the runway at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, Jakarta, Indonesia, on April 4th.

TransNusaThe incident happened when the Batik Air plane was taking off, while the TransNusa plane was being towed across the runway.

The aircrafts sustained minor scratches.

No one was injured.

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Qantas Flight Diverts to Jakarta due to Low Visibility

QantasQantas QF51 made an emergency landing at Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 29.

The plane, heading from Brisbane, Australia, to Singapore, was diverted after the pilot reported low visibility due to haze. General manager of Jakarta’s Air Traffic Service Centre, Bambang Rianto, said the pilot reported that visibility was below the safety threshold limit of 1400 meters.

The plane landed safely.

No one was hurt.