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Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Plane carrying Liberian president involved in landing scare
MONROVIA — Flights were temporarily disrupted at Liberia main airport on Thursday night after a private jet carrying President Joseph Boakai almost crashed while landing. Part of the presidential jet's landing gear malfunctioned while approaching the runway, causing a rough landing, airport authorities said. The incident, which sparked panic at the airport, forced the cancellation of all scheduled flights for the night, local media reported. President Boakai, who was returning from a trip in Nigeria with his entourage, was safely evacuated unharmed, as authorities announced an investigation. Photos of the stalled jet at the Roberts International Airport (RIA) circulated on social media, triggering concerns about the president's safety. Local media, citing airport authorities, said one of the plane's tyres had burst upon landing leaving it stranded on the a statement, the Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) confirmed the "unfortunate near-accident situation" involving the presidential authority dismissed reports suggesting that the incident was caused by poor runway conditions."The runway infrastructure remains fully compliant with international aviation safety standards," the LAA aircraft has since been removed from the runway and normal operations have resumed at the airport, the authorities said."At this stage, investigation to establish the actual cause of the incident is ongoing, and the airport authority will keep the public informed," the LAA Liberian presidency is yet to comment on the incident but it shared photos of Boakai arriving at the airport, where he briefly spoke to journalists without mentioning the plane had gone to Nigeria to attend the 50th anniversary of the regional Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas). — BBC
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Plane carrying Liberian president involved in landing scare
Flights were temporarily disrupted at Liberia main airport on Thursday night after a private jet carrying President Joseph Boakai almost crashed while landing. Part of the presidential jet's landing gear malfunctioned while approaching the runway, causing a rough landing, airport authorities said. The incident, which sparked panic at the airport, forced the cancellation of all scheduled flights for the night, local media reported. President Boakai, who was returning from a trip in Nigeria with his entourage, was safely evacuated unharmed, as authorities announced an investigation. Photos of the stalled jet at the Roberts International Airport (RIA) circulated on social media, triggering concerns about the president's safety. Local media, citing airport authorities, said one of the plane's tyres had burst upon landing leaving it stranded on the runway. In a statement, the Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) confirmed the "unfortunate near-accident situation" involving the presidential jet. The authority dismissed reports suggesting that the incident was caused by poor runway conditions. "The runway infrastructure remains fully compliant with international aviation safety standards," the LAA said. The aircraft has since been removed from the runway and normal operations have resumed at the airport, the authorities said. "At this stage, investigation to establish the actual cause of the incident is ongoing, and the airport authority will keep the public informed," the LAA said. The Liberian presidency is yet to comment on the incident but it shared photos of Boakai arriving at the airport, where he briefly spoke to journalists without mentioning the plane scare. He had gone to Nigeria to attend the 50th anniversary of the regional Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas). Top Liberian doctor struck off over qualification doubts How President Joseph Boakai hopes to rid Liberia of its problems Liberia's war and peace: Lessons from 30 years' reporting How returning $50,000 changed a taxi driver's life Go to for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica Focus on Africa This Is Africa
BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Joseph Boakai: Plane carrying Liberian president involved in landing scare
Flights were temporarily disrupted at Liberia main airport on Thursday night after a private jet carrying President Joseph Boakai almost crashed while of the presidential jet's landing gear malfunctioned while approaching the runway, causing a rough landing, airport authorities incident, which sparked panic at the airport, forced the cancellation of all scheduled flights for the night, local media reported. President Boakai, who was returning from a trip in Nigeria with his entourage, was safely evacuated unharmed, as authorities announced an investigation. Photos of the stalled jet at the Roberts International Airport (RIA) circulated on social media, triggering concerns about the president's media, citing airport authorities, said one of the plane's tyres had burst upon landing leaving it stranded on the a statement, the Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) confirmed the "unfortunate near-accident situation" involving the presidential jet. The authority dismissed reports suggesting that the incident was caused by poor runway conditions."The runway infrastructure remains fully compliant with international aviation safety standards," the LAA said. The aircraft has since been removed from the runway and normal operations have resumed at the airport, the authorities said. "At this stage, investigation to establish the actual cause of the incident is ongoing, and the airport authority will keep the public informed," the LAA said. The Liberian presidency is yet to comment on the incident but it shared photos of Boakai arriving at the airport, where he briefly spoke to journalists without mentioning the plane scare. He had gone to Nigeria to attend the 50th anniversary of the regional Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas). More BBC stories on Liberia: Top Liberian doctor struck off over qualification doubtsHow President Joseph Boakai hopes to rid Liberia of its problemsLiberia's war and peace: Lessons from 30 years' reportingHow returning $50,000 changed a taxi driver's life Go to for more news from the African us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AtriCure to Participate in the Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
MASON, Ohio, May 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AtriCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRC), a leading innovator in surgical treatments and therapies for atrial fibrillation (Afib), left atrial appendage (LAA) management, and post-operative pain management, today announced that the company will be participating in the upcoming Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference. AtriCure's management is scheduled to host a fireside chat on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Interested parties may access a live audio webcast by visiting the "Investors" section of the company's website at About AtriCure AtriCure, Inc. provides innovative technologies for the treatment of Afib and related conditions. Afib affects more than 59 million people worldwide. Electrophysiologists, cardiothoracic and thoracic surgeons around the globe use AtriCure technologies for the treatment of Afib, reduction of Afib related complications and post-operative pain management. AtriCure's Isolator® Synergy™ Ablation System is the first medical device to receive FDA approval for the treatment of persistent Afib. AtriCure's AtriClip® Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion System products are the most widely sold LAA management devices worldwide. AtriCure's Hybrid AF™ Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that provides a lasting solution for long-standing persistent Afib patients. AtriCure's cryoICE cryoSPHERE® probes are cleared for temporary ablation of peripheral nerves to block pain, providing pain relief in cardiac and thoracic procedures. For more information, visit or follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @AtriCure. View source version on Contacts Angie WirickAtriCure, Financial Officer(513) 755-5334awirick@ Marissa BychGilmartin GroupInvestor Relationsmarissa@
Business Wire
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
AtriCure to Participate in the Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
MASON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AtriCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRC), a leading innovator in surgical treatments and therapies for atrial fibrillation (Afib), left atrial appendage (LAA) management, and post-operative pain management, today announced that the company will be participating in the upcoming Goldman Sachs 46 th Annual Global Healthcare Conference. AtriCure's management is scheduled to host a fireside chat on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Interested parties may access a live audio webcast by visiting the 'Investors' section of the company's website at About AtriCure AtriCure, Inc. provides innovative technologies for the treatment of Afib and related conditions. Afib affects more than 59 million people worldwide. Electrophysiologists, cardiothoracic and thoracic surgeons around the globe use AtriCure technologies for the treatment of Afib, reduction of Afib related complications and post-operative pain management. AtriCure's Isolator® Synergy™ Ablation System is the first medical device to receive FDA approval for the treatment of persistent Afib. AtriCure's AtriClip® Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion System products are the most widely sold LAA management devices worldwide. AtriCure's Hybrid AF™ Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that provides a lasting solution for long-standing persistent Afib patients. AtriCure's cryoICE cryoSPHERE® probes are cleared for temporary ablation of peripheral nerves to block pain, providing pain relief in cardiac and thoracic procedures. For more information, visit or follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @AtriCure.
