Aviation

Plane’s cockpit window ripped out at 32,000ft forcing emergency landing

According to Newsflare. A Sichuan Airlines plane was forced to make an emergency landing after the cockpit windscreen was ripped out in mid-air.

The video, filmed in Flight 3U8633 from Chongqing to Lhasa on May 14, shows passengers using oxygen masks and a flight attendant saying: “Those exits cannot be opened” and “Be safe.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQZ7ovwhugA

The plane landed safely at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and no one was harmed.

The co-pilot suffered scratches and injured his waist while a flight attendant also suffered minor injuries, reports said. According to Sichuan Airlines, the reason was due to a “mechanical failure” but no further details were available.

Reports said the aircraft was an Airbus A319 and was cruising at 32,000 feet.

One pilot, thought to have been the flight’s first officer, suffered scratches and a sprained wrist during Monday morning’s drama.

A cabin crew member was also injured in the descent, said the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

The flight, Sichuan Airlines 3U8633, had left the central Chinese city of Chongqing for the Tibetan capital, Lhasa. There were 128 people, nine of whom were crew, on board.

According to flight tracking website FlightRadar24, the aircraft was an Airbus A319.

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Egypt has signed an agreement with China to purchase J-10C fighter jets

Egypt has become the second country, after Pakistan, to order China’s Chengdu J-10C “Vigorous Dragon” fighter jets, marking a significant shift in its military strategy.

The announcement, made during the inaugural Egypt International Air Show from September 3 to 5 at El Alamein International Airport, reveals Egypt’s intent to replace its aging fleet of U.S. F-16s.

The J-10C, a highly capable 4.5-generation multi-role fighter jet, was showcased by China for the first time on African soil during the air show. It features advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry, making it a formidable alternative to Egypt’s current fleet.

Known for its air superiority missions, the J-10C has often been compared to the American F-16, which has been the backbone of the Egyptian Air Force since the 1980s.

However, with Egypt’s F-16s now considered outdated against modern air defense systems, the decision to transition to the Chinese fighters underscores a major upgrade in Egypt’s combat capabilities.

This move not only signals Egypt’s intent to reduce its reliance on U.S. defense systems but also reflects a broader shift in its international alliances.

Despite a long-standing defense relationship with the U.S., evidenced by a recent acquisition of C-130J Hercules transport aircraft through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program, Egypt is clearly looking eastward.

The decision comes amid growing concerns over U.S. policies in the Middle East, including its stance on Israeli operations in Gaza, which may have influenced Cairo’s pivot to Chinese military technology.

China’s increasing presence in the Middle East and North Africa is bolstered by such deals, as Beijing continues to expand its influence through military cooperation and economic partnerships, particularly in energy imports.

The Egypt International Air Show provided a platform for showcasing this growing military-industrial relationship.