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The investigation into an engine explosion on a jetliner taking off from Denver is focusing on a fan blade that appeared to be weakened by wear and tear, a development reminiscent of a fatal failure on board another plane in 2018. These and other recent engine failures raise questions over long-held assumptions about how long fan blades last and whether
» Read moreTwo planes carrying more than 500 Americans from coronavirus epicenter Wuhan land at California military base to begin 14-day quarantine – as three more US cities prepare to take in evacuated citizens Some 350 Americans have been evacuated from coronavirus epicenter Wuhan Two planes carrying the passengers landed at two military bases in California In statement, the Pentagon said the
» Read moreA man who collapsed on a Ryanair flight has described the mid-air 'panic' as up to four passengers were struck down on board. Holidaymakers were returning to Edinburgh from the Hungarian capital of Budapest on Sunday night when the plane appeared to run into issues. Shaun Pinkerton, 27, said an alarm had been sounding while the flight was boarding, but
» Read moreFOUR Thomas Cook planes have been seized as security for unpaid bills after the tour giant collapsed, it has been reported. Notices taped by Glasgow Airport could be seen on the planes' doors as they stood parked on the apron, following the demise of the company. Glasgow Airport confirmed that the planes have been seized under regulations which permit airports
» Read moreTearful easyJet passengers have been left stranded in Jersey for three days due to a faulty plane. The flight was due to land back in Tyneside, Tyne and Wear at 3.30pm on Tuesday – but nearly three days on people are still stranded on the Channel Island. Alan Drew, from Chester-le-Street, County Durham said he had been told the fault on
» Read moreThis is the garden where a stowaway crash-landed just 3ft from a sunbather after plunging 3,500ft from a plane flying overhead. The horrific impact left a crater in the lawn and smashed a concrete path while a tenant was asleep on bright and warm Sunday afternoon. Startled neighbours heard a loud bang – described by one as a "whomp" –
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