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Air Atlanta Iceland Boeing 747-400F lost engine parts during climb-out of Liege, Belgium

Boeing 747 engine component came loose and fell on the roof of a house in Waremme, Belgium

On September 8, a Boeing 747 engine component came loose and fell on the roof of a house in Waremme, Belgium, which is close to Liege. On behalf of the Icelandic airline Air Atlanta, the Boeing 747-400F (TF-AMC), flight number CC320, was traveling from Liege airport in Belgium to Malta-Luqa airport when an unforeseen event occurred. The aircraft lost one of its engines’ AFT cowls shortly after takeoff.

Air Atlanta Iceland (opf Magma Avn) Boeing 747-400F (TF-AMC) lost engine parts during climb-out of Liege AP (EBLG), Belgium. Large parts of an engine came down in Waremme. No one was hurt. Flight #CC320 to Malta continued to its destination. @VTMNIEUWS https://t.co/rpAcORCpjU pic.twitter.com/r1KYhIf6pS

— JACDEC (@JacdecNew) September 9, 2022

As a result, the engine dropped on a house’s garage roof before falling into the garden, generating a huge boom that startled everyone in the vicinity. People initially believed it to be a thunderstorm, but when they learned otherwise, it came as no less of a shock, according to a Dutch news outlet.

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With no other flight-related issues, the aircraft went on to its destination of Malta. Everyone onboard was secure and unharmed. Later, the local firefighters replaced the engine pieces that had fallen off in the yard and handed them over to the airport authorities for further inspection.

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China Eastern Receives Its Ninth C919 Aircraft, Marking a New Milestone

China Eastern Airlines (CEA) has reached a significant milestone with the delivery of its ninth COMAC C919 aircraft, continuing its lead as the launch customer for China’s domestic narrow-body airliner.

On Thursday, the airline received the latest addition to its fleet, registered as B-657T, marking another step in China’s ambitious efforts to establish itself as a key player in the global aerospace market.

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This delivery is part of a major achievement for COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China), which has now delivered a total of 10 comac c919 in 2024 alone, a remarkable increase from just three jets delivered by the end of 2023.

The C919 program represents China’s entry into the competitive market for commercial aircraft, aiming to rival the dominance of manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing in the narrow-body sector.

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One standout feature of the c919 is its innovative in-flight technology, particularly its Wi-Fi system. Developed by the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), this system allows passengers to connect to the “CEAIR-WIFI” wireless hotspot, providing seamless access to in-flight entertainment.

Through the website www.muflyer.com, travelers can enjoy a range of features including “Air Cinema” and “Air Games,” which enhance the flying experience.

Looking ahead, COMAC’s ambitions are not limited to narrow-body aircraft. At the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, c919 aircraft price made waves with the announcement of over 100 new aircraft orders.

A significant highlight was a high-profile agreement with Air China for the development of the C929, a widebody aircraft set to compete c919 vs a320 and c919 vs 737 with these models.