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British Airways Passenger Attacked With Broken Wine Bottle In Flight

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On a British Airways aircraft to St. Lucia, two passengers were injured when another passenger is said to have attacked them with a broken wine bottle. On a Boeing 777 traveling from London Gatwick to the Caribbean island, the incident happened around six hours into the journey.

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Two passengers were reportedly arguing in the middle of the flight when one of them reportedly swung at the other with a broken wine bottle top before the flight attendants intervened and diffused the situation.

Chaos In The Air – This Bucket hat individual in a British Airways flight 2159 from Gatwick to St Lucia stabbed two passengers with a broken bottle due to an escalated brawl .While both were treated later at the hospital,police arrested the individual on arrival.#flight #safety pic.twitter.com/ypbpGe8mKB
— FL360aero (@fl360aero) July 5, 2023

The suspect allegedly broke the wine bottle in the galley and threatened the man with the top. Another passenger who attempted to step in and stop the incident got hurt as well, suffering a severe cut that required treatment from a nurse. Upon landing in St. Lucia, the passengers were brought to the hospital, and the suspect was taken into custody.

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British Airways made a statement regarding the incidents in which it said, “We’re shocked that anyone would act in this way and are grateful to our highly trained cabin crew and the customers who supported them in handling this difficult incident.” We want to assure our customers that we will always take the proper action and that such behaviors will never be tolerated.

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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.