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india-news1 month ago•6 min saved

SWISS Flight LX147 Evacuates After Engine Fire at Delhi Airport

Six passengers were injured as SWISS flight LX147, an Airbus A330, aborted takeoff at Delhi airport after an engine fire. The 228 passengers and four infants on board were evacuated on the runway using emergency slides (stairs were provided for those who couldn’t use slides). The aircraft, HB-JHK, was bound for Zurich. SWISS and local teams are assisting passengers and investigating the cause, with arrangements for rebooking and hotel stays.

via NDTV|

#a330 #aircraft-evacuation #delhi-airport

aviation2 years ago•3 min saved

"Japan's Air Traffic Control Reforms Following JAL Flight 516 Crash"

The investigation into the Tokyo crash between JAL Flight 516 and a Coast Guard turboprop has led to procedural changes, including the discontinuation of sequencing calls and the creation of a new controller position in the tower. The evacuation of the A350 took 18 minutes, and the crash marks the first hull loss of an airliner with a composite fuselage, prompting analysts to call for more study on the behavior of carbon fiber composites in fires.

via Mentour Pilot|

#air-traffic-control #aircraft-evacuation #aviation