Welcome back to another publication of FAN! Let's take a look at what unfolded in the world of aviation in the past few weeks.
By: Haotian
Published on: 13 June 2024, 9.00pm (GMT +8)
Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER's engine suffers compressor stall
An Air Canada Boeing 777's engine caught fire while taking off. Photo: Star Alliance
On 5 June 2024, an Air Canada flight operated by a Boeing 777-300ER registered C-FIUV, and operating under flight AC872, took off from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ/CYYZ), bound for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG/LFPG).
Shortly after takeoff, however, the right engine of the Boeing 777 burst into flames, which was later fund to be due to a compressor stall, which prompted an immediate return back to the origin airport. Shortly after the incident happened, the flight landed back at Toronto Airport, on runway 23. Fortunately, no one was hurt in this incident.
Air Canada commented on the incident:
"Video posted to the internet of the incident shows the engine at the point of the compressor stall, which can happen with a turbine engine when its aerodynamics are affected. This can be caused by various factors, but the result is the flow of air through the engine is disrupted, causing fuel to ignite further down the engine, which is why flames are visible in the video. It is not the engine itself on fire."
Singapore Airlines compensates passengers onboard SQ321
Following the incident onboard SQ321 which injured dozens and killed one, Singapore Airlines has compensated all passengers. Photo: Singapore Airlines
On 21 May 2024, A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER registered 9V-SWM, operating flight SQ321 bound for Singapore, experienced severe turbulence, causing the flight to divert to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. The incident resulted in several injuries, including an Australian woman, who was paralysed from the chest down. It also caused the unfortunate death of one passenger.
Singapore Airlines released a statement on 11 June 2024, releasing the compensation passengers onboard the flight will receive. All onboard passengers will receive a USD 1000 compensation, while passengers who sustained minor injuries will receive USD 10,000. Passengers who sustained more severe injuries will receive a USD 25,000 initial payment, in addition to an amount which will be further discussed on a case-to-case basis. Furthermore, all passengers will have the full cost of their flight tickets refunded.
Near collision at Mumbai Airport
An Air India A320 Neo had a near miss with an IndiGo A320 Neo. Photo: Reuters
On 8 June 2024, an Air India A320neo registered VT-RTS, and operating flight AI657 from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM/VABB) to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV/VOTV) had a near collision with an IndiGo A320neo registered VT-ISV, and operating flight 6E5053 from Indore Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR/VAID) to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM/VABB). Data from Flightradar24 showed that the two aircraft were less than 600 metres apart at one point.
The two aircrafts on the runway were the aircrafts involved. Photo: Flightradar24
While the Air India aircraft was still on its takeoff roll, the Indigo aircraft was already less than 100 feet above ground. Less than 3 seconds after the Air India A320 lifted off, the IndiGo aircraft touched down.
Following this incident, the air traffic controller who was in charge of controlling the aircrafts was suspended from all duties after an investigation showed that he did not ensure separation between the two aircraft.
Investigations are still pending and more updates will be released soon.
Emirates to launch flights to Madagascar
Emirates has announced a new route to Madagascar via the Seychelles. Photo: Emirates
Emirates has announced that it will launch flights to Madagascar from 3 September 2024. The flights will operate four times a week from Dubai International Airport (DXB/OMDB) to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR/FMMI), via Victoria Seychelles International Airport (SEZ/FSIA).
Flight EK707 will depart from Dubai at 8.55am, arriving in Seychelles at 1.35pm, and will continue onwards to Antananarivo, landing at 4.50pm. The return flight to Dubai, EK708, departs Antananarivo at 6.35pm, landing in Seychelles at 10.20pm. The flight then takes off from Seychelles at 11.50pm to Dubai, landing in Dubai at 4.20am the next day. The flights will be operated every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Mr Adnan Kazim, said:
“Madagascar has historically been underserved, despite growing appetite from travellers for authentic ecotourism experiences. We’re confident that this new service will have a positive impact on boosting Madagascar’s connectivity, offering more opportunities for travellers to discover the hidden gem that is Madagascar, in addition to opening new international business opportunities. The Malagasy’s government is spearheading efforts to grow its tourism sector by enticing more tourists to experience the island’s renowned biodiversity and natural attractions. Emirates is ready to support Madagascar’s tourism agenda by helping bring visitors from around its network. We thank the Malagasy government for their partnership and support in establishing this route and we look forward to welcoming passengers onboard soon.”
The route will be operated by the Emirates Boeing 777-300ER.
Austrian Airlines Airbus A320-200 suffers severe damage in hailstorm
The airplane was flying from Palma de Mallorca to Vienna. Photo: Star Alliance
An Austrian Airlines Airbus A320-200 sustained severe damages after it experienced an intense hailstorm during a flight from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI/LEPA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE/LOWW) on 8 June 2024.
The aircraft, registered OE-LBM, and operating under flight OS434, declared an emergency and landed safely in Vienna after hailstones smashed the cockpit windows and the nose cone, resulting in most of the nose cone being chipped off.
Austrian Airlines issued a statement:
"The aircraft encountered a thunderstorm cell during approach to Vienna, which according to the cockpit crew, was not visible on the weather radar. As of now, the hail has damaged the two front cockpit windows, the aircraft nose (radome), and some coverings. The aircraft was able to land safely at Vienna Airport. All passengers on the flight were unharmed. The Austrian Airlines technical team is already tasked with assessing the specific damage to the aircraft. The safety of our passengers and crews is the top priority for Austrian Airlines."
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Seaplane collides with boat in Vancouver
The seaplane was operated by Harbour Air. Photo: Shutterstock
On June 8 2024, a seaplane, a de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, operated by Harbour Air collided with a boat while attempting to take off from Vancouver Coal Harbour. As it was about to lift off, it with a boat in the water, which was in the seaplane's path.
The Vancouver Police commented that a number of people were onboard the aircraft and the boat, with several passengers being taken to a hospital for injuries. However, harbour Air once again confirmed that there were no injuries as a result of the incident and that the five passengers and a pilot who were onboard the aircraft were not injured and were all accounted for.
Investigations are currently underway for this incident.
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