Aviation

Narrow escape for 77 flyers after IndiGo tyre bursts upon landing

Flyers on board an IndiGoBSE flight had a close shave after a flight from Tirupati suffered a tyre burst on landing in Hyderabad.

According to report, there were as many as 77 people on board flight 6E 7117 when the incident occurred. All passengers were safe, IndiGo said. After the tyre burst, the plane got stuck on the runway following which two planes had to be diverted to Bengaluru airport. Operations had to be suspended for some time.

The incident occurred late on Wednesday night when the aircraft was landing at the RGIA at around 10.25 pm. The flight took off from the temple town at 8.55 pm. YSR Congress MLA Roja was one one the passengers on the plane. The runway was shut for some time.

According to sources, around six flights were diverted to Bengaluru and Chennai because of the incident. They, however, added that details were still awaited.

In a late night statement Indigo said: “All passengers of flight 6E 7117 have disembarked and taken with luggage to the arrival hall. IndiGo staff is taking care of the them. ATR 72 is currently in a process to be removed to the parking bay.”

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A fire-fighting team rushed to the aircraft as alert ground staff noticed sparks soon after touchdown. The pilot advised passengers to be calm and remain seated and assured them that there is nothing serious, said some of the passengers.

Sources at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport said a couple of flights were diverted to Bengaluru and Chennai, as the Indigo aircraft got stuck on the runway, which had to be shut down for a few hours.

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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.”