Aviation

Spirit Airlines plane caught fire after landing at Atlanta Airport

Atlanta Airport, Yesterday at 9:25 am, the Spirit Airlines flight 383 from Tampa’s landing gear brakes caught fire. After Fire Rescue extinguished the fire, the plane was hauled to gate D2, where passengers boarded. Operations have not been affected, and no injuries have been reported.

After landing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Spirit Airlines flight A320 was caught on camera spewing flames and smoke from underneath.

the fact that people fly spirit despite the unanimous consensus that they are a terrible airline all around! service, policy, mechanics! this is general common knowledge ? https://t.co/RYbKg1IDI5
— ☻ (@breesunshinee) July 10, 2022

Another video shot from inside the aircraft shows seated and standing frightened passengers. On the loudspeaker of the aircraft, flight attendants can be heard telling passengers to stay put in their seats rather than evacuate.

Spirit Airlines NK 3269 engine flame out. Landed safely back at Newark. pic.twitter.com/RVyOhK6lHr
— Jason (@JRG1107) July 9, 2022

When Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 (N693NK, constructed 2018) landed on runway 28 at Atlanta-Intl AP (KATL), Georgia, smoke and flames were noticed emerging from the aircraft’s left main gear while it was taxiing to parking. The fire was soon put out by the fire department. There were no injuries on board flight NK383 from Tampa.

As evacuations are being carried out, passengers are wondering, and the crew is attempting to calm them.

BREAKING ?? : #SpiritAirlines plane’s tire catches fire at Atlanta airport
♦️Passengers on a Spirit Airlines flight were jolted out of their seats as fire & smoke billowed from the aircraft
#USA #Atlanta pic.twitter.com/qxUZwrPZ9d
— Zaid Ahmd  (@realzaidzayn) July 10, 2022

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.”