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    Spring Airlines Flight Diverts to Shenyang, China

    Spring Airlines flight 9C-8617 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Shenyang, China, on February 18th.

    The Airbus A320-200 plane heading from Harbin, China, to Nagoya, Japan, was diverted after a smartphone and a power bank caught fire in the overhead locker.

    The crew had cooled down the items before the plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

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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.