Aviation

Pak plane made ‘take-off error’ at UAE airport

In 2015, a Pakistani airliner took off from the taxiway instead of the assigned runway at the Sharjah International Airport, reports foreign media.

According to an investigation report released on April 25, on September 24, 2015, the Shaheen Air International scheduled passenger flight No SAI791, Boeing 737-400 aircraft, registration AP-BJR, departed from Sharjah, UAE, to Bacha Khan International Airport, Pakistan. Instead of the assigned runway 30, the aircraft took off from the parallel taxiway Bravo.
The administration was informed four days after the incident and was not able to interview the flight crew. The air traffic controller lost the view of the plane as it taxied from taxiway Alpha 20 towards taxiway Bravo and regained sight of the aircraft on taxiway Bravo as it passed the taxiway Alpha 18 intersection.
No attempt was made by ATC to stop the aircraft during its take-off roll on the taxiway. The controller decision was to allow the take-off to continue as the plane’s speed was unknown.

The crew was made aware of the incident by the Aircraft Operator five days later.

Courtesy : khaleeja times .

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.”