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Metro
2 hours ago
- Metro
All planes grounded in London airspace after technical issue
London's airspace has been closed to flights for safety reasons after air traffic control was hit by technical issues. Problems with technology at Swanwick Centre, which manages air traffic over much of England and Wales, has impacted a broad range of flights. A statement from Nats said: 'As a result of a technical issue at NATS Swanwick air traffic control centre, we are limiting the number of aircraft flying in the London control area in order to ensure safety, which is always our first priority. 'We apologise for any delays this may cause. Our engineers are working hard to resolve the problem as quickly as possible and we are working closely with airlines to help minimise disruption. 'At this stage we cannot say how long it will be before operations are back to normal. 'Please check with your airline on the status of your flight.' Sort: Newest first Oldest first Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Boeing 787 Dreamliner narrowly avoided crash after engine failure MORE: Police surround United Airlines plane after it makes emergency landing at Heathrow MORE: Wizz Air launches 5 new Spanish routes from the UK – but not everyone is happy
Metro
2 hours ago
- General
- Metro
Boeing 787 Dreamliner narrowly avoided crash after engine failure
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash nearly crashed just moments after taking off because of an engine failure. The United Airlines plane took off from Washington Dulles Airport bound for Munich on Friday but was forced to turn around just minutes into the flight. A 'Mayday' was declared by the crew at around 5,000 feet after a malfunction was reported in the aircraft's left engine. The crew on the plane were directed by air traffic control to a holding pattern northwest of Washington so that they could dump fuel. They asked the pilots: 'How long do you expect to hold, fuel, or just get set up there?' The pilot responded: 'We'll have to climb six [thousand feet] and adjust fuel.' The Dreamliner remained at around 6,000 feet for several minutes while it dumped the fuel. The pilot told air traffic control: 'We're dumping fuel at six thousand. We'll let you know when complete.' Luckily, the crew managed to land the plane safely back at Dulles Airport, and no injuries were reported, and all passengers disembarked safely. Because of engine failure, the plane had to be towed off the runway by the ground crew. Flight data shows that the aircraft's left engine failed while it was climbing after it departed. The aircraft is still grounded at the airport while engineers inspect the engine and the damage. Aviation authorities, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), are expected to investigate the incident. A United Airlines spokesperson told Metro: 'United flight 108 to Munich returned to Washington Dulles shortly after takeoff to address a mechanical issue. 'The plane landed safely, and all passengers deplaned normally at the gate. 'The flight was subsequently cancelled and we arranged alternate travel arrangements to take customers to their destination as soon as possible.' Boeing has been approached for comment. The safety model of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is currently under scrutiny because of the Air India crash last month. That incident involved both engines failing shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad airport. More Trending The tragic crash killed more than 260 people and the circumstances around it are still under investigation. Other problems with Boeing 787s have been reported this year, including an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 en route from Addis Ababa to Mumbai. It experienced a mid-air depressurisation event, prompting an emergency descent. Oxygen masks were deployed, and seven passengers needed medical attention when they landed in Mumbai. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Wizz Air launches 5 new Spanish routes from the UK – but not everyone is happy MORE: One of the world's highest volcanos erupts after 8.8-magnitude quake MORE: New York City skyscraper shooting victims identified: Everything we know
Economic Times
4 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
DGCA audit lists around 100 violations, observations related to Air India
Aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation has come across around 100 violations and observations related to Tata Group-owned Air India's training, crew's rest and duty period norms, and airfield qualification, among others, sources said on these, as many as seven are Level-1 violations, which are considered critical safety risks and require immediate corrective action by the air operator, they said. Air India, in a statement, acknowledged receipt of the findings and said it will submit its response to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) within the stipulated time audit findings come at a time when the airline is under intense scrutiny by the regulator in the wake of the June 12 plane crash. "All airlines undergo regular audits to test and continuously strengthen processes. Air India's annual DGCA audit took place in July, during which it was fully transparent with auditors in the spirit of such continuous improvement," Air India said in the statement "We acknowledge receipt of the findings and will submit our response to the regulator within the stipulated time frame, along with the details of the corrective actions taken. Air India remains fully committed to ensuring the safety of its passengers and staff," the airline said."There are a total of 100 violations and observations in the audit report related to training, crew's rest and duty period norms, training, insufficient crew complement and airfield qualification, among others," sources detailed audit at Air India's main base in Gurugram was carried out from July 1 to July 4 as part of the operations, flight scheduling, rostering and various other areas, according to a July 23, the DGCA issued four show cause notices to Air India for various violations related to cabin crew rest and duty norms, cabin crew training rules and operational procedures, a month after the airline made certain voluntary disclosures to the to this, on June 21, the regulator directed Air India to remove three officials from all roles and responsibilities related to crew scheduling and rostering with immediate effect for serious violations. On June 12, the London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner began to lose thrust almost immediately after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport and ploughed into a medical college hostel, killing all but one of the 242 onboard and another 19 on the ground in the deadliest aviation accident in a decade. The accident is being investigated by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AIIB). The 15-page preliminary report by AAIB released earlier this month has found that the fuel supply to both engines of Air India flight AI171 was cut off within a second of each other, causing confusion in the cockpit and the aeroplane plummeting back to ground almost immediately after taking off. The report showed that the engines' fuel switches shifted from 'RUN' to 'CUTOFF' within seconds of each other after take-off. "Why did you cut off?" one of the pilots was heard asking the other in the cockpit voice recording. The other pilot responded that he did not do so.
India Today
9 hours ago
- India Today
100 lapses, including 7 critical, found at Air India base during audit: Report
India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has flagged nearly 100 safety violations and observations at Air India - including seven critical lapses - following a detailed audit of the airline's Gurugram base earlier this month, reports said audit, conducted between July 1 and July 4, examined operations, flight scheduling, rostering, and other key functions. According to the DGCA's findings, the airline was found to be non-compliant in areas such as crew training, duty and rest period regulations, inadequate crew strength, and airfield of the violations were classified as Level-1, which the DGCA defines as serious safety risks requiring immediate corrective action. Air India confirmed it had received the audit report and said it would respond within the stipulated timeframe. "All airlines undergo regular audits to test and continuously strengthen processes. Air India's annual DGCA audit took place in July, during which it was fully transparent with auditors in the spirit of such continuous improvement," the airline said in a statement."We acknowledge receipt of the findings and will submit our response to the regulator within the stipulated time frame, along with the details of the corrective actions taken. Air India remains fully committed to ensuring the safety of its passengers and staff," it audit findings come amid heightened scrutiny of the airline following the June 12 crash of its London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The aircraft lost thrust seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad and crashed into a medical college hostel, killing 241 of the 242 people onboard and 19 on the ground. It was the deadliest aviation disaster in India in over a June 21, the DGCA directed Air India to remove three officials from all crew scheduling and rostering duties due to serious violations. On July 23, it issued four show-cause notices over breaches related to cabin crew rest norms, training regulations, and operational protocols-following certain voluntary disclosures made earlier by the airline, reports added.A 15-page preliminary report released this month by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on the AI171 crash found that fuel supply to both engines was cut off within seconds of each other shortly after cockpit voice recorder captured one pilot asking, "Why did you cut off?" to which the other responded that he had not done so. Both fuel switches had shifted from 'RUN' to 'CUTOFF' just seconds apart, the report noted.- EndsTune InMust Watch
News18
16 hours ago
- Business
- News18
DGCA Audit Flags 100 Lapses In Air India, Including 7 Critical Safety Breaches
The violations pertain to multiple operational domains including crew training, rest and duty period norms, insufficient crew complement, and airfield qualification standards. India's aviation safety watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has flagged around 100 violations and observations against Tata Group-owned Air India following a comprehensive audit, sources revealed on Tuesday. Among these, seven are categorized as Level-1 violations — the most serious, posing critical safety risks that demand immediate corrective measures from the airline. The violations pertain to multiple operational domains including crew training, rest and duty period norms, insufficient crew complement, and airfield qualification standards. The detailed audit was conducted at Air India's main hub in Gurugram between July 1 and 4, examining processes such as flight scheduling, rostering, and broader operational protocols. In response, Air India issued a statement acknowledging receipt of the audit findings. The airline confirmed it will respond to the DGCA within the stipulated timeframe and outlined its commitment to implementing corrective measures. 'All airlines undergo regular audits to test and continuously strengthen processes. Air India's annual DGCA audit took place in July, during which it was fully transparent with auditors in the spirit of such continuous improvement," the statement read. 'We will submit our response along with details of corrective actions taken." The scrutiny follows heightened regulatory attention in the aftermath of the tragic June 12 crash of Air India flight AI171. The London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner lost thrust shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad and crashed into a nearby medical college hostel, killing 241 of the 242 onboard and 19 on the ground. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is currently investigating the incident. A preliminary 15-page AAIB report released earlier this month disclosed that the aircraft's engines lost fuel supply within seconds of each other just after takeoff. Cockpit voice recordings revealed confusion among pilots, with one asking, 'Why did you cut off?" and the other denying any such action. The report indicated both engines' fuel switches had shifted from 'RUN' to 'CUTOFF' seconds after takeoff. Separately, on July 23, the DGCA issued four show cause notices to Air India for violations linked to cabin crew rest rules, training regulations, and operational procedures — actions that followed the airline's own voluntary disclosures. Earlier, on June 21, the regulator had also instructed Air India to immediately remove three officials from all crew scheduling responsibilities due to serious lapses. The findings underscore ongoing concerns over operational discipline and safety culture at Air India as it navigates both scrutiny and transformation under its new ownership. (With inputs from PTI) view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 07:16 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
