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Metro
2 days ago
- General
- Metro
Police surround United Airlines plane after it makes emergency landing at Heathrow
A passenger plane has been surrounded by police and fire crews after making an emergency landing at Heathrow after takeoff. United Airlines flight UA949 left Heathrow at 12.45pm before turning around and making an emergency landing. The crew declared an emergency on board the flight as it headed to San Francisco and made a U-turn. The reason for the return to London was a technical fault, AirLive reports. The Boeing 777-200ER had climbed 15,000 feet and was above Milton Keynes before turning around. Police vans and fire engines were scrambled to the runway and met the plane after arrival. Jerry Dyer from Big Jet TV, who was filming at Heathrow when the plane returned back to the airport, told Metro that there was no smoke when the plane landed 'safely.' Unverified claims emerged online saying that smoke was coming out of the plane. London Fire Brigade told Metro it did attend the incident, but no direct action was required. Jerry said the plane had used a general emergency code, which could be anything from 'minor technical issues to a problem with passengers like a health issue.' Jerry praised the emergency services, the plane crew and Heathrow for their response, saying the fire engines and ambulances were already on the tarmac as a precaution. It is common for planes to use the general emergency code and make a landing, but this does not necessarily suggest a major emergency. A spokesperson from Heathrow Airport told Metro that the plane 'landed safely and had no wider impact on operations.'
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
United Airlines plane makes 'emergency landing' at Heathrow amid reports of smoke in the cabin
A United Airlines plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport folloing reports of smoke in the cabin. Emergency services rushed to the United Airlines flight UA949 after it landed back at the airport and reportedly stopped the aircraft on the taxiway. The plane had been due to fly to San Francisco and was over Milton Keynes when it was forced to make an emergency landing. It was reported that the plane stopped climbing at around 15,000 feet after leaving Heathrow Airport at around 2pm today. The Boeing 777-200 aircraft then made a U-turn to make an emergency landing back at the airport, where it was escorted to the gate by three fire engines. The return London was due to a technical fault, AirLive reported. Heathrow Airport confirmed the plane landed safely and there was no wider impact on operations. United Airlines has been contacted for comment. Jerry Dyer from Big Jet TV, who was filming at Heathrow when the plane returned back to the airport, told Metro that there was no smoke when the place landed 'safely.' The steps were taken to the aircraft shortly after it landed to allow passengers to leave the plane He said the plane had used a general emergency code, which could be anything from 'minor technical issues to a problem with a passengers like a health issue.' Jerry praised the emergency services, the plane crew and Heathrow for their response, saying the fire engines and ambulances were already on the tarmac as a precaution.
Metro
2 days ago
- General
- Metro
Police surround plane at Heathrow after making emergency landing
A passenger plane has been surrounded by police and fire crews after making an emergency landing at Heathrow after takeoff. United Airlines flight UA949 left Heathrow at 12.45pm before turning around and making an emergency landing. The crew declared an emergency on board the flight as it headed to San Francisco and made a U-turn. The reason for the return to London was a technical fault, AirLive reports. TheThe Boeing 777-200ER had climbed 15,000 feat before turning around. More Trending Police vans and fire engines were scrambled to the runway and met the plane after arrival. Jerry Dyer from Big Jet TV, who was filming at Heathrow when the plane returned back to the airport, told Metro that there was no smoke when the place landed 'safely.' He said the plane had used a general emergency code, which could be anything from 'minor technical issues to a problem with a passengers like a health issue.' Jerry praised the emergency services, the plane crew and Heathrow for their response, saying the fire engines and ambulances were already on the tarmac as a precaution. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Boy, 14, fighting for life after 'horrific' stabbing in east London MORE: Man, 30, arrested after girl, 17, raped in London train toilet MORE: 'I am a Lioness super fan, and I'm getting tattoos of seven players on my calf'
Associated Press
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
City of Fresno to Join First Public Hydrogen Authority
Fresno set to become latest member agency of First Public Hydrogen LANCASTER, Calif., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Public Hydrogen (FPH2) is excited to announce that the City of Fresno will join as the newest member of the United States' first public hydrogen utility. The addition of Fresno marks a major milestone in the growth of FPH2 and signals the Central Valley's increasing leadership in the state's clean energy future. 'We are incredibly excited to have the City of Fresno join FPH2; further signaling that momentum continues to accelerate for hydrogen adoption throughout California,' said Chairman R. Rex Parris. 'Fresno's participation will further connect inland communities to the state's hydrogen network and strengthen local economies, support long-term infrastructure investment, and position the Central Valley as a leader in the next generation of energy technologies together with FPH2.' 'The City of Fresno is proud to be the first partner city to join FPH2,' said Mayor Jerry Dyer. 'This partnership gives us a competitive edge as we expand our hydrogen-powered fleet, starting with FAX buses, by helping us access affordable fueling equipment and hydrogen fuel.' The growth of FCEBs in the FAX fleet requires proportional growth of fueling capabilities and fuel sources to ensure the buses can be placed into service. FAX became aware of First Public Hydrogen Authority (FPH2) through the California Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy System (ARCHES), of which FAX is a subrecipient. As a member of FPH2, Fresno will gain access to technical expertise, centralized procurement tools, and a transparent platform to collaborate with other public agencies and hydrogen providers. FPH2 members also help pilot early-stage hydrogen use cases, from municipal fleets to backup power systems. FPH2 invites other public agencies to explore membership and join a growing statewide coalition advancing California's clean hydrogen economy. With no cost, liability, or purchase obligation, the model is designed to be accessible for local governments, transit agencies, and utilities seeking to decarbonize operations and access new funding opportunities. About First Public Hydrogen First Public Hydrogen (FPH2) is the nation's first public hydrogen utility—a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) that connects hydrogen producers with public and private end users through a transparent, cost-effective platform. FPH2 is building a shared hydrogen ecosystem that enables municipalities, water and transit agencies, and businesses to access clean hydrogen for fuel and operations. Through centralized procurement and planning, FPH2 lowers barriers to entry and helps scale hydrogen adoption statewide and beyond. Learn more or explore membership opportunities at About the City of Fresno Fresno Area Express (FAX) is a department within the City of Fresno, the state's fifth largest city. FAX aims to provide clean and reliable transportation for over 10 million riders. In connection with the State's Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) initiative, FAX has an approved bus rollout plan that details how we plan to achieve a full transition to zero emission of its fleet. In June 2024, FAX received its first shipment of two FCEBs from New Flyer and has successfully placed the buses into service with four more on order with a plan to annual purchase 12 or more per year moving forward. CONTACT: Alexus Merino Director [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE First Public Hydrogen
Daily Record
12-06-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Six reasons Air India plane may have crashed as tiny detail points to cause
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad, in north-western India, shortly after taking off. There are a number of theories about what caused a horror Air India crash after the flight bound for London went down just minutes after take-off. Shortly after taking off, at about 1:38pm local time on Thursday, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad, in north-western India. The plane - which was bound for London Gatwick and due to land at about 6.25pm British time - crashed in the residential area of Meghani Nagar. As reported by the Mirror, 53 British nationals were among the 242 passengers onboard - with Leicester East MP Shivani Raja stating she understands "a handful" were from the city. Officials have now confirmed 241 of the 242 passengers were killed in the crash and debris from the plane was scattered across the ground and buildings close to the impact site. The tail of the plane was later found perched on top of a building - and according to the Aviation Safety Network, this is the first time a 787 has crashed. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with five theories emerging about what might have happened. 1. Flaps not extended Aviation enthusiast Jerry Dyer from Big Jet TV said footage might have revealed what caused the deadly crash. Speaking to The Express, he said: "As soon as I saw it I recognised the flap settings straight away, that is the moving part of the wing that extends at the back. "From that video it seems that they were not extended and that means you do not have enough lift because the flaps increase the size of the wing and give the plane more lift. Without them you will not have any lift. It will take off but do so shallowly and lose altitude and ultimately crash." 2. 'Malfunction' Jerry continued: 'That is something that the pilot controls. The pilot inputs the setting before take-off. My biggest concern is I am sure that the systems on these aircraft are sophisticated so the system should shout back at the pilot if wrong." He added: "Whether it was a malfunction or human error we don't know. It is not something that you can see as a pilot, you wouldn't know. " 3. Fears of 'complete power loss' Another theory is that the plane might have suffered power loss shortly after take-off. Gaurav Taneja, a pilot-turned-Youtuber, said it looked as though the plane suffered "dual engine failure." He later explained: "Nothing short of a complete power loss can force a modern aircraft into that kind of sink rate, right after take off." The pilot's last words might shed more light on the possible cause of the crash. He is reported to have said "engine failure" during the Mayday call to Air Traffic Control. 4. 'Error in the cockpit' Aviation analyst Geoffrey Thomas said the position of the wing flaps as it took off was unusual. After studying the footage he said: ' The plane simply sank, it didn't lurch from one side to the other, showing a possible mechanical problem. It looked as though it was coming into land. 'We are not looking at this vision of this 787 that has taken off and now sinking down into a crash, the undercarriage is still down but the flaps have been retracted. Now I am just wondering whether in fact there was some possible error in the cockpit.' 5. Issue with the wings Marco Chan, a former airline pilot and senior aviation lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, told the Mirror his theories about what could have caused the crash. "I understand there are several experts who have identified the fact that the flats or slats on the wings haven't been extended properly. I can't really verify that from the footage, but that could be a possibility," he said. "It's like when you put your arms out of your car and if you have your sleeves hanging out as well, and the wind catches your sleeves. More air comes under the lifts up the plane. Without those, the aircraft would have less lift, and, and with those extended properly, the aircraft is able to generate the same amount of lift at a much lower speed. In this case that could be an issue." 6. Bird strike A former pilot told Indian news TV channel New Delhi Television the incident appears to involve 'multiple bird hits'. Saurabh Bhatnagar said: 'It looks, prima facie, like a case of multiple bird hits wherein both the engines have lost power. The take-off was perfect and just, I believe, short of taking the gear up, the aircraft started descending, which can happen only in case the engine loses power or the aircraft stops developing lift. Obviously, the investigation will reveal the exact reason.'
