Aviation

Flight diverted after light warns cabin door not properly secured

American Airlines says flight 5550 from Nashville to Washington, D.C., diverted to Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport Monday after at least 30 minutes of flight, when an indicator light warned that a cabin door may not be properly secured, CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.

The airline believes it was a technical fault, as the door would have alarmed in “multiple places” before takeoff if it was not properly secured.

The incident, however, prompted some reaction on social media.

“Halfway through my flight w/ @AmericanAir and emergency landing, the passenger door wasn’t fully closed,” one user posted. “Filming the next #FinalDestination?”

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At least one user, however, defended the airline.

“American Airlines is a fantastic Airlines,” a tweet said. “The crew handled the mishap safely and efficiently.”

American Airlines is a fantastic Airlines. The crew handled the mishap safely and efficiently.
— Taxi Driver (@MinneMike) May 8, 2017

The CRJ-200 regional jet, operated by PSA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Airlines, was checked on the ground in Knoxville and later departed for Washington’s Reagan National Airport, where it landed at 12:25 p.m. ET. There were 47 passengers and three crew members on board.

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Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”