Emergency

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"

Residents flee the island in fear as seismic activity intensifies. Last night, a 5.1-5.2 magnitude earthquake - the strongest yet - struck the region. Schools on additional islands have been closed due to concerns over continued and escalating tremors

Unusual event in Australia: An Etihad Airways flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi was halted during takeoff due to a technical malfunction. As part of the emergency procedure, foam was sprayed on the wheels, some of which were deflated to prevent a fire. Passengers were transferred to alternative flights

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

The unusual incident occurred on flight 323 from Milwaukee to Seattle. The passenger remained on the plane's wing until medical personnel and law enforcement escorted her. Another incident happened on another company flight on December 26, where several passengers and crew members needed medical attention due to severe turbulence during the flight

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"

Vanuatu, which experienced a powerful earthquake this week, enters a state of emergency and a nightly curfew for a week. The Australian government is prioritizing the evacuation of its citizens and those needing urgent medical care