Overseas Aviation

**sfernando34** · 04-07-2013, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by Banuthev

First A380 for British Airways is now parked at BA Engineering hangar. Here are few pictures I took at LHR in the today evening 6pm. more pictures coming soon..

It's a great time to go spotting at LHR! Within the last few weeks, the arrival of the 787 and the A380 must have been a very convenient photo opportunity for all spotters in London. Any idea which routes BA will use their new A380s on?

**banuthev** · 10-07-2013, 09:47 PM

What happened with Asiana Flight 214?

Asiana Airlines Flight 214 originated in Seoul, South Korea, destined for San Francisco. Here's what we know about Saturday's crash landing.

What happened with Asiana Flight 214?

http://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2013/07/us/asiana-214/?hpt=hp_c2

Asiana Airlines Flight 214 originated in Seoul, South Korea, destined for San Francisco. Here's what we know about Saturday's crash landing.

**highflyer** · 10-07-2013, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by Banuthev

What happened with Asiana Flight 214?

Asiana Airlines Flight 214 originated in Seoul, South Korea, destined for San Francisco. Here's what we know about Saturday's crash landing.

http://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2...214/?hpt=hp_c2

Banu, watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezUS6MHDMbE

**umedhah** · 10-07-2013, 09:57 PM

Originally posted by Banuthev

What happened with Asiana Flight 214?

Asiana Airlines Flight 214 originated in Seoul, South Korea, destined for San Francisco. Here's what we know about Saturday's crash landing.

What happened with Asiana Flight 214?

http://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2013/07/us/asiana-214/?hpt=hp_c2

Asiana Airlines Flight 214 originated in Seoul, South Korea, destined for San Francisco. Here's what we know about Saturday's crash landing.

Thanks Banu... well detailed...

**ecureilx** · 11-07-2013, 04:35 AM

Not sure what happened, but IR has been taken offline in GDS systems

**sfernando34** · 11-07-2013, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by Banuthev

What happened with Asiana Flight 214?

Asiana Airlines Flight 214 originated in Seoul, South Korea, destined for San Francisco. Here's what we know about Saturday's crash landing.

What happened with Asiana Flight 214?

http://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2013/07/us/asiana-214/?hpt=hp_c2

Asiana Airlines Flight 214 originated in Seoul, South Korea, destined for San Francisco. Here's what we know about Saturday's crash landing.

This is almost certainly pilot error. While at first some said it looked similar to the crash of BA 38 at Heathrow, I do not think it is a repeat of that incident. Judging by the circumstances, and the lack of experience that the Captain had on the Boeing 777, it seems very likely that the pilot made an error in those final moments. The ILS was down at SFO, and even though the weather was clear, the plane was much lower than it should have been. A report has now come out from one of the pilot's saying he saw "a flash of light" on approach... I don't know how much of an effect this would have had, but I do not think it would make the plane come this dangerously low? Unfortunately, Asiana also has a history of pilot error related crashes. With such a modern, reliable jet like the 777, I cannot forsee technical issues as being the cause of this tragic accident.

**Aaqib** · 12-07-2013, 05:53 PM

Ethiopian Airlines 787 fire

Just in an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 catches fire at London Heathrow Airport
Both runways shutdown (AlJazeera)

**banuthev** · 12-07-2013, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by Aaqib

Just in an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 catches fire at London Heathrow Airport
Both runways shutdown (AlJazeera)

Aaqib! Thanks for sharing the breaking news about ET B787! Can anyone give explanation about this ET's incident ? Btw Heathrow's both runways are now back to operations I just been to Heathrow two hours ago. Here are some pictures from LHR..

**4R-ADA** · 12-07-2013, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by Aaqib

Just in an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 catches fire at London Heathrow Airport
Both runways shutdown (AlJazeera)

**umedhah** · 12-07-2013, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by Aaqib

Just in an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 catches fire at London Heathrow Airport
Both runways shutdown (AlJazeera)

another Thomson 787 was also landed with some tech issues today

**UL-L10** · 12-07-2013, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by umedhah

another Thomson 787 was also landed with some tech issues today

a Florida bound 787 from Manchester (Thomson Airlines) returned to Manchester with technical issues..today.

**banuthev** · 12-07-2013, 10:02 PM

Originally posted by umedhah

another Thomson 787 was also landed with some tech issues today

Badnews for B787 production! Thanks god UL didn't choose B787! Anyway we don't know yet if A350 is the safest aircraft though..

Originally posted by Dave

a Florida bound 787 from Manchester (Thomson Airlines) returned to Manchester with technical issues..today.

Dave, any idea where did they divert the LHR flights during the runways closure? I think ET got fire when it was parked in the ramp next to Terminal 3, if I am not mistaken.

**banuthev** · 12-07-2013, 10:02 PM

Originally posted by ecureilx

Not sure what happened, but IR has been taken offline in GDS systems

Umm.. Are you referring to Iran Air (IR)? I can find the Iran Air flight schedules in Amadeus without problem.

@4R-SRD - Please check if you can view Iran Air (IR) flights in your GDS system? check route i.e IKA to DXB

**UL-L10** · 12-07-2013, 10:22 PM

Originally posted by Banuthev

Badnews for B787 production! Thanks god UL didn't choose B787! Anyway we don't know yet if A350 is the safest aircraft though..

Dave, any idea where did they divert the LHR flights during the runways closure? I think ET got fire when it was parked in the ramp next to Terminal 3, if I am not mistaken.

Diverted flights went to Gatwick, Stansted, but not that many, runways were only closed for a short time.
Several local short hauls were cancelled...
Plane was parked at a remote spot, having arrived in LHR at 6.30 am Friday..

Worth noting the 787 that caught fire was in fact the first one back in service after the battery problems !, a little ironic i think.

**sfernando34** · 13-07-2013, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by Banuthev

Aaqib! Thanks for sharing the breaking news about ET B787! Can anyone give explanation about this ET's incident ? Btw Heathrow's both runways are now back to operations I just been to Heathrow two hours ago. Here are some pictures from LHR..

They say they don't think it is the battery this time. The fire came from the back of the plane, while the 787's battery is located towards the front. Are we looking at yet another rollercoaster of groundings and tests, or is this just a bad coincidence of an accident?

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