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Wales Online
3 days ago
- Wales Online
UK airport closed after plane catches fire on runway
UK airport closed after plane catches fire on runway Passengers are being urged to contact the airlines they are flying with before heading to the airport as crews work to clear the runway after the incident Passengers are being advised to contact their airline before travelling to the airport. (Image: Getty- STOCK IMAGE) A major British airport has been shut down after an aircraft burst into flames on the runway, leading to flight cancellations and delays. Today, Friday August 8, Norwich Airport is anticipated to stay closed until 12.30pm following the small fire which erupted in the aircraft's engine during take-off. Travellers are being advised to contact their airlines before making the journey to the airport. Witnesses reported a substantial emergency services response at the location. A similar incident caused major delays and cancellations at Birmingham Airport after an emergency landing, you can read more here. One passenger told the Eastern Daily Press: "We could tell something was wrong. We heard 'crash! crash!' over the radios. We went outside to have a look. The propellers on the plane looked bent. It did not look like there was any landing gear down." For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here . Emergency crews at the scene characterised the incident as "nothing major", with the East of England Ambulance service confirming no casualties and being stood down whilst en route to the airport. Norfolk Constabulary was also stood down, according to a spokesperson. A spokesman for Norwich Airport said: "We can confirm we are dealing with an incident involving a light aircraft which took place at 08:30 this morning. "The runway is currently closed and is expected to reopen at 12:30 today. Passengers due to travel are advised to check with their airline for further details." The departures list on the airport's website indicates one flight has been postponed and another scrapped. A KLM flight to Amsterdam, originally scheduled for a 9.40am departure, has been cancelled, while a Loganair flight to Aberdeen has been delayed by three hours, now set to depart at 11.30am instead of 8.35am. The remaining seven departures are all currently expected to proceed as planned. In terms of arrivals, there has also been one cancellation and one delay. Passengers on the TUI flight from Corfu will experience a slight delay of about 15 minutes, with the arrival time pushed back from 1.10pm to 1.26pm. Article continues below Additionally, a KLM flight from Amsterdam, which was due to land at 9.05am, was cancelled this morning. The other seven flights scheduled to arrive at Norwich Airport are all currently anticipated to proceed as scheduled.
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Norwich Airport closed after light aircraft crash
An airport has closed after reports of a light aircraft crash, police services, including six appliances from Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, were called to Norwich Airport at about 08:30 BST. In a statement on their website, Norwich Airport said: "Norwich Airport Airfield closed due to [an] incident on the airfield."People were advised to contact their airline before travelling to the airport and it was expected to reopen at 12:30, the airport added. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
17-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Plans announced to propel aviation innovation in Norfolk
Plans have been announced aimed at propelling Norfolk to the forefront of aviation innovation in the UK. Saxon Air, based at Norwich Airport, said it already owned what was thought to be the only certified electric plane in the world. The Dutch firm now hopes to connect rural communities by using drones to help get people around the county. Norfolk County Council said it backed plans for the creation of an Aviation Development Zone. Alex Durand, chief executive of Saxon Air, said being able to unlock further growth and connectivity in clean innovation was a "once-in-a-generation opportunity". "The region has the airspace, innovators and aviation expertise to enable this, making it ideally placed to advance the latest clean aviation technologies," he said."The strategy we're announcing can give rural communities better connectivity, inclusively unlock new skills, and raise aspirations by showcasing innovation and opportunities." Saxon Air handles 45,000 passengers each year - many of them offshore workers - and said it wanted to focus more on sustainable headquarters at Norwich Airport has a roof with 470 solar panels to help power its electric plane. The company also has a drone platform, and John Dewing, director of operations, believed developing this technology would "future proof" the company and "push the boundaries" in green innovation. SaxonAir hopes drones could be used to transport people around the county, cutting a journey from Norwich to King's Lynn from about 60 minutes to 15 minutes. "We fly helicopters so what's the next thing for a helicopter, a drone," Mr Dewing added. "We're trying to push the boundaries to tie up civil aviation with what is the private side, or the hobby side, to make it more of a viable project." However, Norfolk County Council said it wanted to see the government invest in the county and hoped it could become a "leader rather than a follower" in aviation innovation. Chris Starkie, the council's director of growth and investment, said: "[Norfolk] has the potential to be a leading centre, if not, the leading centre for research and development in new exciting aviation products."We are also branching out into areas like drone technology... I think we have the skills and the talent and the space, so it is the perfect combination." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
