Aerospace

Jet2 plane diverts to Bilbao so passengers could go to the toilet

On Thursday at 5:03 PM UK time, the Jet2 flight departed from Las Palmas airport around one hour late.

The Airbus A321 initially flew in a routine manner, over the Atlantic, toward western Spain and southern Portugal However, the plane, carrying around 200 passengers, abruptly turned to the east and landed in Bilbao just before it arrived at the Bay of Biscay on Spain’s northern coast.

Jet2 flight LS782 its route to Manchester from Gran Canaria has recently diverted to Bilbao due to the toilets being damaged on board and to allow passengers off to use the restroom, according to a tweet from air traffic monitoring service Flight Emergency at 8:31 p.m.

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The plane touched down at 7.11 p.m. and stayed there for more than two hours before taking off at 9.20 p.m.

At 9.34 p.m., Flight Emergency tweeted, “Bladders emptied, LS782 is back on its way,” as the plane was returning to Manchester.

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After a delay of more than two hours, the jet finally landed at 11.01 p.m. Unfortunately, under European air rights regulations, no compensation is due to the passengers. However, Jet2 will have spent thousands on fuel and additional landing fees as a result of the unforeseen trip to Bilbao. According to a Jet2.com representative, yesterday’s flight LS782 from Gran Canaria to Manchester was diverted to Bilbao in order to empty the toilet tank.

“Clients stayed on board before the airplane departed once more for Manchester.

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Aerospace

Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.