A Boeing 737 by Canadian airline WestJet made a rough landing in St. Maarten. Emergency slides were deployed and all passengers evacuated uninjured. The airline issued a special statement, noting it is awaiting 'confirmation of the exact nature of events that occurred'
Shortly after takeoff from Madrid to Paris, a large bird struck the front of the plane and one of its engines, causing smoke on board. The captain returned to land at the home airport. Iberia to PassportNews: "One crew member taken for medical treatment, passengers were anxious."
SWISS Flight Diverted to Germany
At least nine injured, including a 2-year-old and a 59-year-old woman, required medical assistance after severe turbulence struck the flight from Rome to Milan. Ryanair to PassportNews: "We apologize to the affected passengers"
This was after the plane that took off from Tel Aviv was faulty and had to land in Antalya, and the rescue plane also had a malfunction. Minister Kish: "The youth delegation has safely arrived in Poland"
FedEx Flight Returns to Newark After Bird Strike Sparks Engine Fire. FedEx to PassportNews: "The strike caused an engine fire. We thank the pilots for the safe landing"
The flight had to make an emergency landing in the city of Graz, Austria, due to an engine failure that caused smoke in the cockpit and passenger cabin
10 passengers have sought medical attention. One cabin crew member who was airlifted to a hospital in Graz by helicopter; his status remains unclear. The other four crew members have also been placed under medical care. SWISS: “Our utmost priority is to provide the best support to all those affected"
