A routine flight from Zurich to New York turned into a harrowing experience when smoke began filling the business class cabin of a SWISS Airbus A330.
Category: Airlines
Dramatic A220 High-Speed Rejected Takeoff
On Saturday, May 16th, a Croatia Airlines Airbus A220-300 had to reject takeoff at high-speed and left the runway as a result. The aircraft smashed through several signs as it came to a stop.It’s noted that the aircraft veered to the left during take-off before leaving the paved section of the runway and entering a grassy area beside it.
Sources: United Airlines May Scoop Up The Early Boeing 777Xs Rejected By Emirates
Emirates, the largest single customer of the Boeing 777X rejected the delivery of the first 10 airframes due to extensive rework that would be needed to bring them up to current standards. These planes have been parked for many years, leading to the Middle Eastern carrier standing its ground and the jets potentially being orphaned indefinitely. However, this has reportedly led to US carrier United Airlines to consider buying the airframes.