Airlines

Vehicle Fire Causes Damage to Air Canada B777 at Montreal Airport

A service vehicle that was parked underneath an Air Canada Boeing 777-300 (flagship C-FITL) caught fire on July 9 at Montreal Airport, Canada, causing damage to the aircraft. Firefighters arrived on the spot quickly and extinguished the fire.

Fire breaks out next to American Airlines plane at Hong Kong airport(Opens in a new browser tab)

The fire caused heavy smoke to reach the cabin of the airplane. The tremendous heat caused damage to the fuselage and at least one door. The Boeing 777, which had just arrived from Geneva, Switzerland, was being serviced in preparation for its upcoming voyage. The incident did not result in any injuries.

Uh oh!!! @AirCanada ground equipment #fire at @yulaeroport #Montreal #Airport pic.twitter.com/rPoICuqgtn
— Ken Ying (@Ken_Ying) July 9, 2023

The last few Geneva passengers rapidly disembarked the Air Canada airliner that had just landed at Geneva Airport (GVA) in Switzerland (flight CA 885).

Threat Call 12 hijackers on board Letter on Jet Airways(Opens in a new browser tab)

While the entire amount of the aircraft’s damage is still being assessed, video obtained by a passenger on another flight showed the fire’s aftermath. On the B777, there are burn marks leading up to the aircraft door.

B777 Air Canada, aeropuerto de Montreal ampliaremos @ambientedevuelo via instagram , seguinos pic.twitter.com/QUpgLBwAP8
— Carlos Francisco Rinzelli (@rinzelli62) July 10, 2023

Heat damage took a scorching toll on C-FITL. The fuselage skin directly affected by the fire where the vehicle was located shows wrinkles and needs to be replaced. Adjacent structures like stringers + frames may have been weakened as well. It is very likely this 16y old Boeing… pic.twitter.com/VtdjLqwl8s
— JACDEC (@JacdecNew) July 10, 2023

Source:

Airlines

PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

DOT Proposes New Passenger Compensation Rules for Flight Disruptions

In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

Top 10 Best Airlines in the World by AirHelp Survey

These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.