Azimuth Airlines (Russia) is currently assessing the continued operation of its Sukhoi SJ-100 aircraft involved in an incident at Antalya Airport. The plane experienced a hard landing, during which a fuel fire ignited near the aircraft. Preliminary evaluations suggest the plane may be deemed a total loss.
A Boeing 737-8GJ operated by T’way Air experienced a landing gear incident during arrival at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, after a tire separated from the right main landing gear during touchdown.
Singapore Airlines has reported a sharp 59% decline in net profit for its first fiscal quarter, citing heavy losses from its equity stake in Air India, which has recently faced multiple challenges, including a fatal crash and broader operational turbulence. Net profit dropped to $404 million from $986 million during the same period last year.
British Airways faced an in-flight emergency when one of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners operating a service from Sydney (SYD) to Singapore (SIN) was forced to return shortly after departure. The flight crew reported detecting a fuel odor in the cockpit, prompting them to declare a “mayday” call as a precaution.
Hong Kong Express experienced an incident involving an Airbus A320-232, registered B-LCI, operating flight UO235from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The aircraft landed on Runway 07L on 8 September, during which it briefly veered onto an unpaved surface and was observed with smoke emanating from the landing gear.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive mandating immediate inspections of all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft before any further flight operations can resume. The directive, released today, follows concerns raised by Boeing over potential safety issues affecting the structural or operational integrity of the model, prompting swift action by regulators and operators alike.
