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The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- The Herald Scotland
American Airlines passengers bused in Italy after diverted flight
"Customers traveled from FCO to NAP by bus, and we apologize to them for this disruption to their journey," the American Airlines spokesperson said in a statement. FCO is about 145 miles away from Naples International Airport by road, meaning it would typically take more than two hours to drive between the airports. What may have caused the American Airlines flight to divert? Historical flight data via FlightAware shows American Airlines usually sends a Boeing 787-8 on flights to Naples. It is unclear why the airline sent the larger 787-9, which Simpleflying, an online aviation publication, says fits 290 passengers compared to the 787-8's 242 passenger capacity. Another key difference between the two Dreamliner variants, which have the same wingspan, is that the 787-9 is 20 feet longer, according to Business Insider. The 787-9 may have been diverted because it has different requirements for rescue-and-firefighting services (RFFS) than the 787-8, documents from Boeing and the International Civil Aviation Organization show. RFFS are needed to ensure aviation safety and minimize risks related to aircraft fires and incidents, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). While the 787-8 is small enough to land at an airport with Category 8 RFFS requirements, the 787-9 needs a Category 9 RFFS airport, the Boeing document shows. Data reviewed by Business Insider from AviationWeek's Acukwik says the Naples Airport meets Category 8 RFF, meaning a 787-9 would be too big to land there. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
USA Today
2 days ago
- USA Today
American Airlines passengers bused over 140 miles in Italy after diverted flight
American Airlines passengers bused over 140 miles in Italy after diverted flight American Airlines may have sent the wrong aircraft, as Boeing documents and historical flight data shows a 787-8 plane would have been able to land at Naples International Airport without issue. Show Caption Hide Caption Summer air travel: What to know about cancellations, reimbursements American Airlines just canceled 1,000 flights. Here's everything you need to know about airports, flight cancellations, refunds, restrictions. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight to Naples, Italy, had to be bused over 140 miles to their destination from Rome because their plane was seemingly too big to land in Naples. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner departed Philadelphia at 7:10 p.m. on Monday, June 2, FlightAware shows. The flight was supposed to land in Naples around 9:10 a.m. the next day, but an American Airlines spokesperson told USA TODAY on June 7 that "operational limitations" led to the diversion and eventual landing at the Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) in Rome at 9:43 a.m. on June 3. "Customers traveled from FCO to NAP by bus, and we apologize to them for this disruption to their journey," the American Airlines spokesperson said in a statement. FCO is about 145 miles away from Naples International Airport by road, meaning it would typically take more than two hours to drive between the airports. What may have caused the American Airlines flight to divert? Historical flight data via FlightAware shows American Airlines usually sends a Boeing 787-8 on flights to Naples. It is unclear why the airline sent the larger 787-9, which Simpleflying, an online aviation publication, says fits 290 passengers compared to the 787-8's 242 passenger capacity. Another key difference between the two Dreamliner variants, which have the same wingspan, is that the 787-9 is 20 feet longer, according to Business Insider. The 787-9 may have been diverted because it has different requirements for rescue-and-firefighting services (RFFS) than the 787-8, documents from Boeing and the International Civil Aviation Organization show. RFFS are needed to ensure aviation safety and minimize risks related to aircraft fires and incidents, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). While the 787-8 is small enough to land at an airport with Category 8 RFFS requirements, the 787-9 needs a Category 9 RFFS airport, the Boeing document shows. Data reviewed by Business Insider from AviationWeek's Acukwik says the Naples Airport meets Category 8 RFF, meaning a 787-9 would be too big to land there. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Boeing 787 Dreamliner soars past 1 billion passenger mark
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—The North Charleston-produced Boeing 787 Dreamliner just hit a major milestone, eclipsing one billion passengers in less than 14 years of service. Boeing's South Carolina facility in North Charleston has been producing the widebody passenger plane for over a decade, becoming the sole producer in 2021. The site is home to the whole production cycle, which fabricates, assembles, and delivers the 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 to customers globally. The Dreamliner fleet, which carries about 480,000 passengers daily, reached the one billion mark after nearly 5 million flights and 30 million flight hours. In December, Boeing announced they were expanding South Carolina operations at its Charleston County campus with a $1 billion investment in infrastructure upgrades. Officials say the 787 Dreamliner program plans to increase to a rate of 10 airplanes per month by 2026. According to Boeing, the 787 family is 25% more fuel efficient than the airplanes it replaces, thanks mainly to new engines, expanded use of lightweight composite materials, more efficient systems applications, and modern aerodynamics. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Gulf News
26-01-2025
- Gulf News
Mumbai-Dubai Air India flight delayed 5 hours, passengers protest onboard
Dubai: Passengers on a Dubai-bound Air India flight (A1909) from Mumbai had a harrowing experience when the flight was delayed for five hours, leaving them stranded onboard. Media reports indicate that the flight, initially scheduled to depart Mumbai at 8:25am (IST) and arrive in Dubai at 10:15am (GST), was delayed due to technical issues with the Air India 787-8 aircraft. It finally took off from Mumbai at 5:10pm (IST) and landed in Dubai at 6:29pm (GST), as per FlightRadar24 data. According to a report in the Financial Express , as the cabin temperature rose, many passengers began to feel suffocated, with some reportedly struggling to breathe due to the lack of air conditioning. The passengers also criticised the captain for not addressing the situation directly. Remaining in the cockpit, the captain left passengers frustrated. The crew offered no immediate relief, and it was only after passengers demanded to deboard that the gates were eventually opened, the report said. A video shared by a passenger onboard captures the passengers' frustration. In the video, passengers demand updates and ask to be let off the plane. One passenger can be heard saying, 'We don't trust you,' while another demands, 'Open the door.' The captain, addressing the situation via intercom, explains, 'Airplane jack needs to be connected, please understand.' The viral video quickly spread across social media, sparking widespread criticism of Air India. Passengers echoed similar grievances, with one user recounting a delayed flight without food and another highlighting luggage mismanagement. 'I sometimes feel bad for not choosing Air India, but incidents like these remind me why,' one social media user commented. A passenger on the flight shared the ordeal on Instagram, calling it a 'horrible experience.' They described being trapped onboard for over five hours without air conditioning, with relief only provided after protests forced the crew to open the gates and allow deboarding. Concerns about passenger safety The incident has raised concerns about how flight delays are managed and the impact on passenger safety. Many are questioning the airline's accountability, especially with Air India under the management of the Tata Group. Passengers are calling for improved measures to ensure such a distressing and unsafe experience is never repeated. Air India faces growing pressure Air India has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, but it will likely face increasing pressure to address the situation and reassure the public about its commitment to passenger welfare and safety. A similar incident involving IndiGo occurred earlier this month, drawing criticism for their handling of a delayed flight. A passenger posted a video on social media depicting a heated exchange with the crew, whom he described as "extremely uncooperative and rude," and the service as "appalling."
