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CTV News
04-08-2025
- General
- CTV News
United Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Dulles after pilot declares mayday
Boeing 787 Dreamliner United Airlines aircraft at the international airport Leonardo Da Vinci. Fiumicino, Italy, on July 8. (via CNN Newsource) A United Airlines flight travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport made an emergency landing last month after the pilot declared a mayday call shortly after takeoff due to suspected engine failure. United flight 108, bound for Munich, Germany, was forced to return to Dulles on July 25 'to address a mechanical issue,' the airline told CNN. The plane, a Boeing 787, was carrying 219 passengers and 11 crew members, the airline said. Minutes into its ascent and at nearly 5,000 feet, the pilot told air traffic control, 'Engine failure, left engine, United 108 declaring an emergency. Mayday, mayday, mayday,' according to recorded air traffic control audio. An air traffic controller asked the pilot, 'Are you able to make your way back to the field at this time' by turning right. 'There's nobody between you and the field,' the controller said. Data from flight tracking site Flightradar 24 showed the flight departed around 6:11 p.m. ET before it circled back and landed safely at Dulles around two hours later. In a statement to CNN, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said the plane was checked by Airports Authority Fire and Rescue personnel, then towed to a gate. 'There was no disruption to other flights,' MWAA said. 'The plane landed safely, and all passengers deplaned normally at the gate. The flight was subsequently canceled and we arranged alternate travel arrangements to take customers to their destination as soon as possible,' United said in its statement. By Alex Stambaugh, CNN
Yahoo
26-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wesley set to land in Rome tomorrow morning
Roma are ready to welcome their next signing. After weeks of negotiations with Flamengo, the Giallorossi have managed to complete an agreement for Wesley's signing. The Brazilian full-back will arrive in Italy tomorrow morning, reports Filippo Biafora, at 6:40am CEST with a flight to Fiumicino. Afterwards, the player is expected to undergo his club medical and sign his new contract.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
El Aynaoui lands in Rome, set to sign 5-year deal
Neil El Aynaoui arrived at Fiumicino Airport last night at 11:10 PM. He immediately spent time with fans, signing autographs and taking selfies. He will undergo a medical today to be immediately available to Gian Piero Gasperini. The midfielder will sign a five-year contract worth €1.5 million per season. Lens earned a total of €25 million since his transfer: €22 million in fixed compensation plus €3 million in bonuses. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, compared to the other Giallorossi midfielders, the player stands out in several areas: he averages 1.9 interceptions per game compared to his teammates' average of 0.9, scored eight goals last season, had a 55% shot accuracy rate, and completed 88.5% of passes.
National Post
14-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Air Canada and ITA Airways sign deal increasing options for travel to Italy
MONTREAL — Air Canada and Italian airline ITA Airways have signed a new codeshare agreement, increasing travel options between Canada and Italy. Article content Under the agreement, Air Canada will place its AC code on select routes operated by ITA Airways from Rome's Fiumicino airport. Article content The flights include five destinations in Italy, three in Africa as well as Tirana, Albania, and Tel Aviv. Article content
The Independent
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Old Nissan Leaf batteries are ending up somewhere weird
Ever wondered where Nissan Leaf batteries go when nobody wants them any more? We didn't think so, but it turns out an Italian airport has the answer. Nissan is partnering with Aeroporti di Roma's Fiumicino Airport, Italy's largest transport hub, to give retired Nissan Leaf batteries a new purpose in life. The batteries will form part of the airport's new battery energy storage system in an ambitious net zero project to provide clean, reliable power to terminals by 2030. Nissan's reconditioned Leaf batteries will provide 2.1MWh of capacity to the 10MWh battery system. Coupled with 55,000 solar panels, the setup is due to generate 31GWh of electricity to the airport every year. As well as helping to keep the departure boards lit, Nissan says the initiative demonstrates the potential for 'end of life' EV technology to be recycled in innovative new ways. Recycling electric vehicle batteries is notoriously difficult, and driven mostly by the demand for the rare metals – like lithium, nickel and cobalt – that go into their construction. Nissan supplied a total of 84 used 30kWh and 40kWh batteries to the airport's battery energy storage system, sourced from high-mileage Leaf EVs and warranty returns. Each battery has been refurbished and requalified to ensure their safety and performance, and Nissan predicts they'll be operational for 6-7 years with daily use. Soufiane El Khomri, energy director at Nissan, says, 'This project not only demonstrates the long-term viability of repurposed EV batteries in demanding environments, but underscores Nissan's commitment to sustainable end-of-life battery management. 'Our team is involved in the technical integration of second-life batteries into the [energy storage system], the simulation of battery lifespan, and providing warranties for their performance in the new system. Just as importantly, once the batteries reach the end of their useful life on this project, we take full responsibility for their recycling.' This isn't the first collaboration between Nissan and European energy providers. A similar battery storage project is already in operation in Melilla, Spain, where electric vehicle batteries are used as a critical backup for a power plant. A mix of new and old Nissan batteries also help power the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, the home of Ajax. 'We are turning potential waste into valuable energy assets,' El Khomri added. 'Our re-use strategy not only supports large-scale industrial projects such as Aeroporti di Roma's Fiumicino Airport, but also shows potential for use in the home such as backup during power cuts.' 'As we continue to scale battery reuse and recycling, we are advancing our broader mission toward a cleaner, more energy-efficient future.'
