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		<title>Virgin Atlantic Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Los Angeles</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Hatcher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2017 15:10:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Virgin Atlantic flight VS-7 made an emergency landing in Los Angeles, California, on July 30th. The Boeing 787-900 plane was flying from Heathrow Airport, England, when the crew needed to shut down one of the engines due to an engine oil leak. The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-atlantic-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-los-angeles/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Atlantic Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Los Angeles</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-28547" src="https://airflightdisaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Virgin-Atlantic.jpg" alt="" width="151" height="101" />Virgin Atlantic flight VS-7 made an emergency landing in Los Angeles, California, on July 30th.</p>
<p>The Boeing 787-900 plane was flying from Heathrow Airport, England, when the crew needed to shut down one of the engines due to an engine oil leak.</p>
<p>The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.</p><p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-atlantic-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-los-angeles/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Atlantic Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Los Angeles</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Virgin Atlantic Plane Diverts to Iceland due to Indication of Engine Malfunction</title>
		<link>https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-atlantic-plane-diverts-to-iceland-due-to-indication-of-engine-malfunction/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Hatcher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2017 15:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Virgin Atlantic flight VS-106 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Keflavík International Airport, Iceland, on July 29th. The Boeing 787-900 flying from Seattle, Washington, to London, England, had to divert after indications of an engine malfunction. The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained safe.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-atlantic-plane-diverts-to-iceland-due-to-indication-of-engine-malfunction/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Atlantic Plane Diverts to Iceland due to Indication of Engine Malfunction</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-28547" src="https://airflightdisaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Virgin-Atlantic.jpg" alt="" width="151" height="101" />Virgin Atlantic flight VS-106 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Keflavík International Airport, Iceland, on July 29th.</p>
<p>The Boeing 787-900 flying from Seattle, Washington, to London, England, had to divert after indications of an engine malfunction.</p>
<p>The plane landed safely.</p>
<p>Everyone aboard remained safe.</p><p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-atlantic-plane-diverts-to-iceland-due-to-indication-of-engine-malfunction/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Atlantic Plane Diverts to Iceland due to Indication of Engine Malfunction</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Virgin Australia Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Smoke in Cockpit</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Hatcher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:11:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Virgin Australia flight VA-1188 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia, on February 21st. The plane heading from Port Macquarie, to Sydney, Australia, was diverted after the crew noticed smoke in the cockpit. The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-australia-flight-makes-emergency-landing-due-to-smoke-in-cockpit/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Australia Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Smoke in Cockpit</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-30015" src="https://airflightdisaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Virgin-australia.jpg" alt="" width="151" height="151" />Virgin Australia flight VA-1188 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia, on February 21st.</p>
<p>The plane heading from Port Macquarie, to Sydney, Australia, was diverted after the crew noticed smoke in the cockpit.</p>
<p>The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.</p><p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-australia-flight-makes-emergency-landing-due-to-smoke-in-cockpit/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Australia Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Smoke in Cockpit</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Bird-Hit Virgin America Flight Makes Safe Landing in Fort Lauderdale</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Hatcher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2016 13:47:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Virgin America flight VX-501 made a safe landing following a bird strike in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 28th. The plane flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, was on final approach when the left engine ingested a bird. The plane continued for a safe landing. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/bird-hit-virgin-america-flight-makes-safe-landing-in-fort-lauderdale/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Bird-Hit Virgin America Flight Makes Safe Landing in Fort Lauderdale</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-33926" src="https://airflightdisaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Virgin-America.jpg" alt="" width="151" height="151" />Virgin America flight VX-501 made a safe landing following a bird strike in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 28th.</p>
<p>The plane flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, was on final approach when the left engine ingested a bird.</p>
<p>The plane continued for a safe landing. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.</p><p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/bird-hit-virgin-america-flight-makes-safe-landing-in-fort-lauderdale/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Bird-Hit Virgin America Flight Makes Safe Landing in Fort Lauderdale</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Virgin Atlantic Flight Diverts to Canada due to Technical Issue</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Hatcher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:27:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Virgin Atlantic Flight 19 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Goose Bay Airport in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on November 22nd. The plane flying from London, United Kingdom, to San Francisco, California, was diverted due to a technical issue. The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-atlantic-flight-diverts-to-canada-due-to-technical-issue/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Atlantic Flight Diverts to Canada due to Technical Issue</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-28547" src="https://airflightdisaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Virgin-Atlantic.jpg" alt="Virgin Atlantic" width="151" height="101" />Virgin Atlantic Flight 19 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Goose Bay Airport in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on November 22nd.</p>
<p>The plane flying from London, United Kingdom, to San Francisco, California, was diverted due to a technical issue.</p>
<p>The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.</p><p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-atlantic-flight-diverts-to-canada-due-to-technical-issue/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Atlantic Flight Diverts to Canada due to Technical Issue</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Virgin America Flight Makes Emergency Landing at DFW Airport</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Hatcher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:29:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Virgin America flight VX-762 had to make an emergency landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, on October 27th. The Airbus A319-100 plane was flying from to Dallas Love Field, Texas, to LaGuardia Airport, New York, when the crew decided to divert due to rudder issues. The plane landed safely. All 92 people aboard remained...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-america-flight-makes-emergency-landing-at-dfw-airport/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin America Flight Makes Emergency Landing at DFW Airport</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-33926" src="https://airflightdisaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Virgin-America.jpg" alt="Virgin America" width="151" height="151" />Virgin America flight VX-762 had to make an emergency landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, on October 27th.</p>
<p>The Airbus A319-100 plane was flying from to Dallas Love Field, Texas, to LaGuardia Airport, New York, when the crew decided to divert due to rudder issues.</p>
<p>The plane landed safely. All 92 people aboard remained unharmed.</p><p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-america-flight-makes-emergency-landing-at-dfw-airport/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin America Flight Makes Emergency Landing at DFW Airport</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Virgin Atlantic Plane Returns to Las Vegas due to Wheel Well Fire Indication</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Hatcher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2016 14:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Virgin Atlantic flight VS-44 made an emergency landing in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 6th. The Boeing 747-400 plane was flying to Gatwick Airport, England, when the crew decided to turn back due to a wheel well fire indication. The plane landed safely. There were 359 people aboard at the time; all of the remained...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-atlantic-plane-returns-to-las-vegas-due-to-wheel-well-fire-indication/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Atlantic Plane Returns to Las Vegas due to Wheel Well Fire Indication</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-28547" src="https://airflightdisaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Virgin-Atlantic.jpg" alt="Virgin Atlantic" width="151" height="101" />Virgin Atlantic flight VS-44 made an emergency landing in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 6th.</p>
<p>The Boeing 747-400 plane was flying to Gatwick Airport, England, when the crew decided to turn back due to a wheel well fire indication.</p>
<p>The plane landed safely. There were 359 people aboard at the time; all of the remained unhurt.</p><p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-atlantic-plane-returns-to-las-vegas-due-to-wheel-well-fire-indication/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Atlantic Plane Returns to Las Vegas due to Wheel Well Fire Indication</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Virgin Australia Plane Returns to Auckland</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Hatcher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:28:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Virgin Australia flight VA-91 had to return and make an emergency landing in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 21st. The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Apia, Samoa, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a cabin pressurization problem. The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-australia-plane-returns-to-auckland/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Australia Plane Returns to Auckland</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-30015" src="https://airflightdisaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Virgin-australia.jpg" alt="Virgin australia" width="151" height="151" />Virgin Australia flight VA-91 had to return and make an emergency landing in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 21st.</p>
<p>The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Apia, Samoa, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a cabin pressurization problem.</p>
<p>The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.</p><p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-australia-plane-returns-to-auckland/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Australia Plane Returns to Auckland</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Virgin America Flight Returns to Denver After Bird Strike</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Hatcher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2016 14:58:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Virgin America flight VX-865 had to return and make an emergency landing in Denver, Colorado, on May 23rd. The Airbus A320-200 took off for San Francisco, California, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a bird strike. The plane landed uneventfully. All 136 people aboard remained safe.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-america-flight-returns-to-denver-after-bird-strike/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin America Flight Returns to Denver After Bird Strike</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-33926" src="https://airflightdisaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Virgin-America.jpg" alt="Virgin America" width="151" height="151" />Virgin America flight VX-865 had to return and make an emergency landing in Denver, Colorado, on May 23rd.</p>
<p>The Airbus A320-200 took off for San Francisco, California, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a bird strike.</p>
<p>The plane landed uneventfully. All 136 people aboard remained safe.</p><p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-america-flight-returns-to-denver-after-bird-strike/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin America Flight Returns to Denver After Bird Strike</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Virgin Australia Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Sydney</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Hatcher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2016 14:40:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Virgin Australia flight VA-1351 had to return and make an emergency landing in Sydney, Australia, on May 19th. The plane took off for Darwin, Australia, but had to return shortly afterwards after smell of smoke was detected in the cabin. The plane landed uneventfully. No injuries were reported. The airline arranged a replacement plane for...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-australia-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-sydney/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Australia Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Sydney</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-30015" src="https://airflightdisaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Virgin-australia.jpg" alt="Virgin australia" width="151" height="151" />Virgin Australia flight VA-1351 had to return and make an emergency landing in Sydney, Australia, on May 19th.</p>
<p>The plane took off for Darwin, Australia, but had to return shortly afterwards after smell of smoke was detected in the cabin.</p>
<p>The plane landed uneventfully. No injuries were reported.</p>
<p>The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.</p><p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-australia-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-sydney/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Australia Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Sydney</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Virgin Atlantic Plane Returns to London due to Hydraulic Failure</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Hatcher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2016 15:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Virgin Atlantic flight VS-107 had to return and make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport, London, England, on April 27th. The Airbus A330-300, en-route to Detroit, Michigan, was mid-air when it had to return after the crew reported hydraulic failure followed by a possible landing gear failure. The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers aboard remained...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-atlantic-plane-returns-to-london-due-to-hydraulic-failure/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Atlantic Plane Returns to London due to Hydraulic Failure</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-28547" src="https://airflightdisaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Virgin-Atlantic.jpg" alt="Virgin Atlantic" width="151" height="101" />Virgin Atlantic flight VS-107 had to return and make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport, London, England, on April 27th.</p>
<p>The Airbus A330-300, en-route to Detroit, Michigan, was mid-air when it had to return after the crew reported hydraulic failure followed by a possible landing gear failure.</p>
<p>The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers aboard remained safe.</p>
<p>The passengers were rebooked onto other flights.</p><p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-atlantic-plane-returns-to-london-due-to-hydraulic-failure/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Atlantic Plane Returns to London due to Hydraulic Failure</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Virgin Australia Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Brisbane</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Hatcher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2016 13:51:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Virgin Australia flight VA-1280 made an emergency landing in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, on February 23nd. The Boeing 737-800, heading from Hamilton Island, to Sydney, Australia, was diverted after the crew noticed an unusual odor in the cabin. The plane landed uneventfully. All 160 people aboard remained safe.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-australia-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-brisbane/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Australia Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Brisbane</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Virgin Australia flight VA-1280 made an emergency landing in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, on February 23nd.</p>
<p>The Boeing 737-800, heading from Hamilton Island, to Sydney, Australia, was diverted after the crew noticed an unusual odor in the cabin.</p>
<p>The plane landed uneventfully. All 160 people aboard remained safe.</p><p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-australia-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-brisbane/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Australia Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Brisbane</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Virgin America Flight Returns to LAX due to Landing Gear Issues</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Hatcher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2016 14:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Virgin America flight VX-108 made an emergency landing at at Los Angeles International Airport, California, on February 18th. The Airbus A320-200 plane, heading from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles International Airport, had to return due to issue with retracting the landing gear. The plane landed uneventfully. All 110 passengers and crew members remained safe. The...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-america-flight-returns-to-lax-due-to-landing-gear-issues/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin America Flight Returns to LAX due to Landing Gear Issues</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Virgin America flight VX-108 made an emergency landing at at Los Angeles International Airport, California, on February 18th.</p>
<p>The Airbus A320-200 plane, heading from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles International Airport, had to return due to issue with retracting the landing gear.</p>
<p>The plane landed uneventfully. All 110 passengers and crew members remained safe.</p>
<p>The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.</p><p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-america-flight-returns-to-lax-due-to-landing-gear-issues/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin America Flight Returns to LAX due to Landing Gear Issues</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Virgin Australia Flight Diverts due to Bomb Threat</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Hatcher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2016 12:52:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Virgin Australia plane had to make an emergency landing at Brisbane International Airport in Queensland, Australia, on February 17. The plane was heading from Sydney International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, California, when the airline received a bomb threat and decided to divert it for an emergency landing. The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-australia-flight-diverts-due-to-bomb-threat/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Australia Flight Diverts due to Bomb Threat</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Virgin Australia plane had to make an emergency landing at Brisbane International Airport in Queensland, Australia, on February 17.</p>
<p>The plane was heading from Sydney International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, California, when the airline received a bomb threat and decided to divert it for an emergency landing.</p>
<p>The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.</p>
<p>The authorities later confirmed that the threat was a hoax.</p><p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-australia-flight-diverts-due-to-bomb-threat/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Australia Flight Diverts due to Bomb Threat</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Virgin Atlantic Plane Returns to Heathrow Airport after Laser Strike</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Hatcher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2016 14:44:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Virgin Atlantic flight VS-25 had to return and make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport in London, United Kingdom, on February 14. The Airbus A340-600 took off for John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, but had to return shortly afterwards after the first officer became sick due to a laser strike. The plane landed...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-atlantic-plane-returns-to-heathrow-airport-after-laser-strike/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Atlantic Plane Returns to Heathrow Airport after Laser Strike</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Virgin Atlantic flight VS-25 had to return and make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport in London, United Kingdom, on February 14.</p>
<p>The Airbus A340-600 took off for John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, but had to return shortly afterwards after the first officer became sick due to a laser strike.</p>
<p>The plane landed safely. There were 252 passengers and 15 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained injured.</p><p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-atlantic-plane-returns-to-heathrow-airport-after-laser-strike/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Atlantic Plane Returns to Heathrow Airport after Laser Strike</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Virgin Atlantic Plane Returns to Heathrow with Cracked Windshield</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Hatcher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2015 14:46:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Virgin Atlantic flight VS-21 returned and made an emergency landing at London Heathrow airport, United Kingdom, on September 28. The Airbus A340-600, heading to Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, had to be turned back after its windshield cracked mid-air. The plane landed uneventfully. The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-atlantic-plane-returns-to-heathrow-with-cracked-windshield/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Atlantic Plane Returns to Heathrow with Cracked Windshield</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Virgin-Atlantic.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-28547" src="https://airflightdisaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Virgin-Atlantic.jpg" alt="Virgin Atlantic" width="151" height="101" /></a>Virgin Atlantic flight VS-21 returned and made an emergency landing at London Heathrow airport, United Kingdom, on September 28.</p>
<p>The Airbus A340-600, heading to Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, had to be turned back after its windshield cracked mid-air.</p>
<p>The plane landed uneventfully.</p>
<p>The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.</p><p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-atlantic-plane-returns-to-heathrow-with-cracked-windshield/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Atlantic Plane Returns to Heathrow with Cracked Windshield</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Virgin Atlantic Jet Diverts to London&#8217;s Gatwick Airport</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Hatcher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2015 11:24:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Virgin Atlantic flight VS-75 had to divert and make an emergency landing at London&#8217;s Gatwick Airport on September 14. According to the airline, the Boeing 747-400 plane was en-route from Manchester, UK to Orlando, Florida, when it was diverted due to a ‘minor technical problem’. The plane landed uneventfully after dumping extra fuel. There were...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-atlantic-jet-diverts-to-londons-gatwick-airport/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Atlantic Jet Diverts to London’s Gatwick Airport</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Virgin-Atlantic.jpg" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-28547" src="https://airflightdisaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Virgin-Atlantic.jpg" alt="Virgin Atlantic" width="151" height="101" /></a>Virgin Atlantic flight VS-75 had to divert and make an emergency landing at London&#8217;s Gatwick Airport on September 14.</p>
<p>According to the airline, the Boeing 747-400 plane was en-route from Manchester, UK to Orlando, Florida, when it was diverted due to a ‘minor technical problem’.</p>
<p>The plane landed uneventfully after dumping extra fuel. There were 433 people aboard at the time; all of them remained unhurt.</p>
<p>The airline arranged a replacement aircraft for the passengers.</p><p>The post <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com/virgin-atlantic-jet-diverts-to-londons-gatwick-airport/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">Virgin Atlantic Jet Diverts to London’s Gatwick Airport</a> first appeared on <a href="https://airflightdisaster.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_self">George Hatcher's Air Flight Disaster</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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