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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Courtesy : Skynews

Aerospace

Boeing’s Aurora Flight Sciences Expands Columbus Plant by 50,000 Sqft

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Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing, has launched a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi.

This ambitious project will add 50,000 square feet of new space, renovate 40,000 square feet of the existing facility, and introduce advanced automation equipment, robotics, and non-destructive inspection technologies. mcas boeing enhancements will support the growing demand for Aurora’s aerospace systems business.

Since its establishment, Aurora Mississippi has specialized in the production of advanced composite components and assemblies for both military and commercial aircraft. The company first opened in 2005 at Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory in Starkville before relocating to its current site in Columbus two years later.

Initially occupying 21,000 square feet, the facility has since grown to encompass over 120,000 square feet, featuring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies such as automated fiber placement. Aurora’s latest expansion is a strategic investment aimed at increasing production capacity for composite components like boeing titanium used in executive jets and the MQ-25TM Stingray composite skins, a key project for its parent company, Boeing.

Additionally, the facility will produce components for NASA’s X-66 sustainable flight demonstrator aircraft, further diversifying its portfolio. Currently employing around 100 full-time staff in Mississippi, Aurora plans to hire more than 60 additional team members by the end of 2025.

Aurora’s expansion project underscores its commitment to Mississippi’s growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing sector. The company maintains strong partnerships with Mississippi State University (MSU) and East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), contributing to research, higher education, and workforce development in advanced manufacturing.

Additionally, Aurora actively supports local K-12 STEM education through summer camps and collaborates with high school vocational education programs. The expansion and renovation project will be carried out in phases over the next two years, with completion expected by 2026. This development marks a significant milestone in Aurora’s ongoing growth and its role in advancing aerospace manufacturing in Mississippi.