Airlines

An Enormous bird smashes through windscreen into cockpit covering the pilot in blood in Ecuador

Bird strikes, the collision between birds and aircraft during flight, are a relatively common occurrence in the field of aviation. These incidents pose a significant risk to flight safety and have been a cause for concern for decades. The frequency of bird strikes has increased over time due to the exponential growth in air travel and the expanding populations of certain bird species. However, aviation authorities and airlines continually work to improve safety standards and preventive measures to reduce the likelihood and impact of bird strikes during flights.

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A large bird crashed through the window of his aircraft in Ecuador, leaving the pilot covered in blood, yet the pilot somehow maintained his cool. The captain of the airplane captured the terrible incident in Vinces, Los Roses Province, and the video of squadron leader Ariel Valiente has gone viral.

The badly wounded bird is seen hanging into the cockpit, blood and wreckage all around it. As he struggles with the aircraft’s controls, the pilot has blood on his face and clothes.

Pilot safely lands his plane after a huge bird struck his windshield in the Los Ríos Province, Ecuador. Ariel Valiente was not injured during the incident. pic.twitter.com/Rl3Esonmtp
— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) June 15, 2023

The height of the aircraft at the time of the event and its course have not yet been determined by aviation authorities. It was reported that the enormous bird passed away shortly after the collision.

Airlines

Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.