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CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
More passengers join lawsuit after American Airlines plane fire at Denver International Airport
The number of passengers suing American Airlines over an engine fire earlier this year has grown to 17, attorneys for those plaintiffs say. The fire happened in March aboard a Boeing 737 that had taken off from Colorado Springs en route to Dallas. The flight was diverted to Denver International Airport, where it landed and taxied to a gate before flames erupted from one of the engines. One passenger, Gabrielle Hibbitts, told CBS News Colorado at the time that, "as soon as the plane landed, we smelled this weird burning plastic smell and then everybody started screaming and saying there was a fire." Attorneys Joe LoRusso and Jessica McByrant with Ramos Law filed a lawsuit against the airline in April. Since then, they have added more names to the complaint. In June, the National Transportation Safety Board issued a preliminary report on the fire. Investigators found a broken fan blade and said some engine components were either loose or improperly installed. "There was maintenance items on board that right engine, parts installed incorrectly, safety wires backwards, to the point where fuel was spraying," LoRusso, himself also a pilot, said. LoRusso said the legal team is aware of a more recent fire involving another American Airlines plane at Denver International Airport and is tracking similar incidents across the country. While that fire from last week isn't directly tied to the March case, he said it underscores a broader concern. "It's certainly seeming to be a systemic problem, whether through maintenance, policy, or procedures," he said. In a statement to CBS News, American Airlines said, "The safety of our customers and team members is our top priority and we are cooperating with the National Transportation Safety Board in its investigation." The NTSB investigation is still ongoing.
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
DAE announces purchase, leaseback agreement with United for 10 Boeing 737-9 aircraft
DUBAI - Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) today announced that it has signed a purchase agreement with United Airlines for 10 new Boeing 737-9 aircraft and entered into long-term leases for these aircraft delivering between August 2025 and February 2026. Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, commented, 'Today's announcement of the purchase-lease back agreement of 10 Boeing 737-9 aircraft follows our recent acquisition of an Airbus A321neo on lease to United, and reflects our continued commitment to the North American market. We congratulate United on their continued success and look forward to further strengthening our partnership in the years ahead.' The 737‑9 is a member of the Boeing 737 MAX family, designed to deliver enhanced efficiency, improved environmental performance, and increased passenger comfort to the single-aisle market. The airplane family reduces fuel use and emissions by 20 percent compared to jets it replaces. DAE currently owns, manages, and is committed to own or manage a total of 750 aircraft, including 225 from Boeing, with plans to further expand its fleet to meet growing market demand.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Plane ripped in collision at major airport
A Virgin Australia aeroplane has collided with a vehicle during a ground transfer at a major Melbourne airport. The Virgin Australia Boeing 737 was being towed to the hangar for maintenance at Melbourne Airport in Tullamarine on Sunday night. During the tow, the aircraft became disconnected from the tug vehicle, causing the two to collide. The tug hit the side of the plane, causing a large tear in the side of the aircraft. Crews were on the scene attempting to patch the impacted aircraft. 'The aircraft was being towed to the maintenance hangar, so there were no passengers on board,' a Melbourne Airport spokesman told NewsWire. 'An investigation is under way, and the relevant authorities have been notified.' A Virgin spokesman confirmed the collision would not impact the airline's flight schedule for Monday.
Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
SpiceJet to induct five Boeing 737 aircraft into its fleet by October 2025
SpiceJet has announced the finalisation of lease agreement to induct five Boeing 737 aircraft in its fleet. These aircraft are scheduled to join the airlines fleet in October 2025, ahead of the commencement of the winter schedule, and will cater to the peak winter season as well as the early summer season of 2026. The aircraft are being inducted on a damp lease basis, where operational crew will be shared between the operator and SpiceJet. SpiceJet is also in advanced discussions with other lessors to further enhance its fleet and strengthen both domestic and international operations. Debojo Maharshi, chief business officer, SpiceJet, said: We are pleased to finalise this lease agreement for the induction of five Boeing 737 aircraft. This addition will significantly strengthen our fleet and enable us to deliver a superior flying experience to our passengers. We are actively exploring further fleet additions as we prepare for a robust winter schedule." SpiceJet is an IATA‐IOSA certified airline that operates a fleet of Boeing 737s & Q‐400s and is one of the countryʹs largest regional players operating multiple daily flights under UDAN or the Regional Connectivity Scheme. The companys standalone net profit surged 173% to Rs 324.87 crore in Q4 FY25 as against Rs 119 crore posted in Q4 FY24. Revenue from operations fell 13.4% year on year to Rs 1,360.87 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25. The scrip rose 0.73% to currently trade at Rs 38.55 on the BSE.
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First Post
3 days ago
- First Post
'Death to Trump': EasyJet flight to Scotland diverted after man yells 'Death to US, Allahu Akbar'
A passenger on board EasyJet flight to Scotland claimed there was a bomb on the plane as he shouted 'death to America' and 'death to Trump.' read more A man sparked panic on an easyJet flight from Luton to Glasgow by falsely claiming he had a bomb onboard. An EasyJet flight from Luton, England, to Scotland had to be diverted on Sunday (July 27) after a passenger claimed there was a bomb on the plane and also shouted 'Death to Trump (US President)'. A video, which gained traction on social media but could not be independently verified, allegedly captures the man standing in the plane's aisle, shouting 'Allahu Akbar' (an Arabic phrase meaning 'God is great'), along with 'death to America' and 'death to Trump.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 🚨 'I'm going to bomb the plane, Death to America, Death to Trump - Allahu Akbar' Recorded earlier today aboard a Domestic internal flight EasyJet over The UK Legacy Media aren't showing you this ‼️ — Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) July 27, 2025 The footage shows fellow passengers restraining him by tackling him to the floor. He is also heard yelling, 'Stop the plane. Find the bomb on the plane,' while other passengers appear visibly shocked and scared. This caused panic among the passengers, forcing the pilot to land the plane at the nearest airport. The 41-year-old man was later arrested. In a similar incident earlier this month, a 21-year-old Indian-origin man, Ishaan Sharma, was arrested in Miami for allegedly attacking passengers on a Frontier Airlines flight. Sharma reportedly displayed erratic behaviour, including mocking laughter and making threatening remarks such as, ''you punt, mortal man, if you challenge me, it will result in your death.' Upon landing in Miami, he was charged with battery. Southwest Airlines flight experiences tense moment In a separate incident, a Southwest Airlines flight experienced a tense moment when the pilot informed passengers that their Boeing 737 had narrowly avoided a collision with another plane before safely landing in Las Vegas. The incident occurred on July 25, during Southwest Flight 1496, which departed from Hollywood Burbank Airport just before noon. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD According to a flight tracking website, the jet plummeted hundreds of feet in just over 30 seconds. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the crew was responding to an onboard alert about a nearby aircraft. The FAA is currently investigating the incident. Southwest Airlines explained that the crew reacted to two alerts, prompting the pilot to first climb and then descend. The airline noted that the flight proceeded to Las Vegas, 'where it landed uneventfully.' Southwest is collaborating with the FAA 'to further understand the circumstances' of the event.
