Aerospace

BREAKING : Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800 runway excursion in Panama

Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800 runway excursion in Panama #COPAAIRLINE #RUNWAY

On Sunday evening, a Copa airplane took off from the Tocumen airport’s runway. The occurrence generated a great deal of worry in the crew and passengers, who were forced to leave the aircraft using the emergency exits, which were situated on the plane’s wings, as seen in the pictures.

After the aircraft left the runway upon landing, the slides and emergency exits of the Boeing with the registration HP-1539 belonging to Copa Airlines had to be opened.

Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800 (HP-1539CMP, built 2010) suffered a runway excursion on landing runway 03R at Panama City-Tocumen AP (MPTO), Panama coming to rest on soft ground. Flight #CM135 from Mexico City was evacuated. No injuries reported.@criticaenlinea pic.twitter.com/FWTLIegpTW

— JACDEC (@JacdecNew) September 26, 2022

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Travelers this time had to put the rescue protocol, which is required to be given to passengers before each flight, into action. They were forced to use the emergency exits and take additional security precautions.

According to Copa, “Our priority is the safety of the passengers and employees on board the flight, thus we will give them the help that is required.”

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When the Boeing 737-800NG airplane with the registration number HP-1539 touched down, the incident happened. At precisely 5:26 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, it had departed the Benito Juárez airport in Mexico, heading toward Panama.

After the move, no injuries were reported. Both the causes of the incident and any potential damage to the aircraft are presently being assessed.

Una más para el anecdotario. Vuelo CM135 CopaAirlines. Al aterrizar nos salimos de la pista y terminamos a lado en el lodo. Salimos por los toboganes. pic.twitter.com/Ov5yU94Uwm

— Pablo Corona Fraga  (@pcoronaf) September 26, 2022

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EASA Ends Suspension on PIA, Approves Flights to Europe

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The suspension of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from operating in Europe is finally over, marking a significant turning point for Pakistan’s aviation sector.

After years of scrutiny and stringent safety assessments, the European Commission and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have officially lifted the ban on PIA. This decision also grants Airblue authorization to operate flights to Europe, further enhancing Pakistan’s connectivity with the region.

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PIA’s suspension, initially imposed in June 2020, was a direct consequence of concerns regarding the oversight capabilities of Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). These concerns were triggered shortly after a tragic PIA plane crash that claimed 97 lives, prompting an investigation into the validity of pilot licenses issued in the country.

Now, after four years of continuous efforts and reforms by the PCAA, EASA has expressed renewed confidence in Pakistan’s aviation regulatory framework. In a statement, EASA highlighted that Pakistan has successfully addressed safety compliance issues, enabling PIA to resume its operations within the European Union.

A spokesperson for PIA expressed optimism, emphasizing the airline’s commitment to strictly adhere to EASA’s regulations and guidelines. “This milestone has been achieved after four years of relentless efforts by the PIA management,” the spokesperson said.

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The lifting of the ban is expected to have a profound impact on PIA’s future. The airline, which employs over 7,000 people, has faced criticism in the past for poor management, financial instability, and regulatory challenges.

However, the restoration of European operations is seen as a vital step toward regaining its competitive edge, improving its financial standing, and restoring its reputation on the global stage.

Pakistan’s government, which has been exploring options to privatize the debt-laden national carrier, is hopeful that this development will attract foreign investment and bolster the country’s aviation industry.

With a renewed focus on compliance and safety, PIA is now poised to rebuild its presence in Europe, offering Pakistani travelers and international passengers more connectivity and improved service.