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Photo: Copa Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX 9 HP-9927CMP (msn 44189) (Panama – Live For More) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 962501.

Copa Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX 9 HP-9927CMP (msn 44189) (Panama – Live For More) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 962501.

Copyright Photo: Copa Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX 9 HP-9927CMP (msn 44189) (Panama – Live For More) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 962501.

Photo: Air Transat (SmartLynx Malta) Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 9H-LYR (msn 43302) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 962436.

Air Transat (SmartLynx Malta) Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 9H-LYR (msn 43302) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 962436.

MAX 8 leased from SmartLynx Malta on December 23, 2023.

Copyright Photo: Air Transat (SmartLynx Malta) Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 9H-LYR (msn 43302) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 962436.

Photo: American Airlines – PSA Airbus A321-231 N582UW (msn 6175) (1977 PSA heritage livery) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 962421.

American Airlines – PSA Airbus A321-231 N582UW (msn 6175) (1977 PSA heritage livery) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 962421.

Copyright Photo: American Airlines – PSA Airbus A321-231 N582UW (msn 6175) (1977 PSA heritage livery) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 962421.

Photo: Braathens International Airways Airbus A320-214 SE-RGH (msn 3508) TFS (Andi Hiltl). Image: 962418.

Braathens International Airways Airbus A320-214 SE-RGH (msn 3508) TFS (Andi Hiltl). Image: 962418.

Delivered on December 19, 2023

Copyright Photo: Braathens International Airways Airbus A320-214 SE-RGH (msn 3508) TFS (Andi Hiltl). Image: 962418.

Photo: Condor Flugdienst – danke, tecke Airbus A330-941 D-ANRT (msn 2053) (Condor Sea) FRA (Bernhard Ross). Image: 962356.

Condor Flugdienst – danke, tecke Airbus A330-941 D-ANRT (msn 2053) (Condor Sea) FRA (Bernhard Ross). Image: 962356.

Special titles for departing CEO (Ralf Teckentrup – “Tecke”) after 20 years.

Copyright Photo: Condor Flugdienst – danke, tecke Airbus A330-941 D-ANRT (msn 2053) (Condor Sea) FRA (Bernhard Ross). Image: 962356.

Photo: Viva Aerobus Airbus A320-271N WL XA-VIY (msn 11416) (Rayados – Club de Futbol Monterrey) LAX (Tony Storck). Image: 962352.

Viva Aerobus Airbus A320-271N WL XA-VIY (msn 11416) (Rayados – Club de Futbol Monterrey) LAX (Tony Storck). Image: 962352.

Copyright Photo: Viva Aerobus Airbus A320-271N WL XA-VIY (msn 11416) (Rayados – Club de Futbol Monterrey) LAX (Tony Storck). Image: 962352.

Photo: Transavia (France) Airbus A320-252 WL F-GNEO (msn 11918) PMI (Javier Rodriguez). Image: 962335.

Transavia (France) Airbus A320-252 WL F-GNEO (msn 11918) PMI (Javier Rodriguez). Image: 962335.

First Airbus A320neo for Transavia (France), delivered January 10, 2024.

Copyright Photo: Transavia (France) Airbus A320-252 WL F-GNEO (msn 11918) PMI (Javier Rodriguez). Image: 962335.

In service: Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 N801AK (msn 67802) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 962321.

Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 N801AK (msn 67802) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 962321.

First MAX 8, delivered December 27, 2023, in service January 23, 2024 SEA-LAX

Copyright Photo: Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 N801AK (msn 67802) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 962321.

Photo: Lufthansa City (City Airlines) Airbus A319-112 D-ABGH (msn 3245) MUC (Gunter Mayer). Image: 962224.

Lufthansa City (City Airlines) Airbus A319-112 D-ABGH (msn 3245) MUC (Gunter Mayer). Image: 962224.

City Airlines to commence operations in 2024.

Copyright Photo: Lufthansa City (City Airlines) Airbus A319-112 D-ABGH (msn 3245) MUC (Gunter Mayer). Image: 962224.

Photo: Lufthansa – Lufthansa CityLine Airbus A320-271N WL D-AIJN (msn 11672) LHR (Wingnut). Image: 962209.

Lufthansa – Lufthansa CityLine Airbus A320-271N WL D-AIJN (msn 11672) LHR (Wingnut). Image: 962209.

Airbus A320neo operated by Lufthansa CityLine.

Copyright Photo: Lufthansa – Lufthansa CityLine Airbus A320-271N WL D-AIJN (msn 11672) LHR (Wingnut). Image: 962209.

Lufthansa CityLine aircraft photo gallery:

Photo: Brussels Airlines Airbus A320-251N WL OO-SBA (msn 11600) (Less CO2. Less Fuel. Less Noise) LHR (Wingnut). Image: 962208.

Brussels Airlines Airbus A320-251N WL OO-SBA (msn 11600) (Less CO2. Less Fuel. Less Noise) LHR (Wingnut). Image: 962208.

Brussels Airlines’ first Airbus A320neo.

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Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX 9 N704AL loses its door plug section mid flight, 737-9s grounded pending inspection

Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX 9 N704AL (msn 67501) BFI (Nick Dean). Image: 961813.

Alaska Airlines flight AS1282 from Portland, OR to Ontario, CA on January 5, 2024 with the pictured Boeing 737-9 MAX 9 N704AL with 171 passengers and six crew members on board experienced an inflight emergency approximately 20 minutes into the flight.

A door plug section (utilized as a window) separated from the fuselage and crew declared an emergency and and returned to PDX for a safe landing.

Alaska Airlines issued this statement:

A statement from Alaska Airlines CEO, Ben Minicucci:

At Alaska Airlines, safety is our foundational value and the most important thing we focus on every day. Following tonight’s event on Flight 1282, we have decided to take the precautionary step of temporarily grounding our fleet of 65 Boeing 737-9 aircraft. Each aircraft will be returned to service only after completion of full maintenance and safety inspections. We anticipate all inspections will be completed in the next few days.

I am personally committed to doing everything we can to conduct this review in a timely and transparent way.

We are working with Boeing and regulators to understand what occurred tonight, and will share updates as more information is available. The NTSB is investigating this event and we will fully support their investigation.  

My heart goes out to those who were on this flight – I am so sorry for what you experienced. I am so grateful for the response of our pilots and flight attendants. We have teams on the ground in Portland assisting passengers and are working to support guests who are traveling in the days ahead.

-Ben

Top Copyright Photo: Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX 9 N704AL (msn 67501) BFI (Nick Dean). Image: 961813.

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Photo: JAL-Japan Airlines Airbus A350-941 JA13XJ (msn 538) HND (Michael B. Ing). Image: 962186.

JAL-Japan Airlines Airbus A350-941 JA13XJ (msn 538) HND (Michael B. Ing). Image: 962186.

Flight JL516 from Sapporo to Tokyo Haneda on January 2, 2024 with the pictured Airbus A350-941 JA13XJ landed at HND but collided with Japanese Coast Guard DHC-8-300 JA722A and burst into flames. 367 passengers and 12 crew members on the A350 were able to safely evacuate the burning aircraft. 5 of the 6 crew members on the Coast Guard aircraft died (WO).

Japan Airlines issued this statement:

On January 2, 2024, Japan Airlines flight JL516 (departing from New Chitose Airport and arriving at Haneda Airport) collided with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft at Haneda Airport after landing and both aircraft caught fire. Deepest condolences are extended to the deceased officials of the Japan Coast Guard. Confirmation has been received that all JAL passengers and crew on the flight have safely evacuated.

Sincere apologies are offered for the considerable concerns and inconveniences caused to our customers, their families, and everyone involved. Full cooperation will be provided in the investigation of the incident.

Details:
Date and Time: January 2, 2024 (Tuesday) around 17:47 (JST)
Location: Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport), Runway C
Flight Number: JL516
Departure: New Chitose Airport – Scheduled departure time: 15:50 – Actual departure time: 16:15
Arrival: Haneda Airport – Scheduled arrival time: 17:35 – Actual arrival time: 17:47
Number of Passengers: 359 adults + 8 infants = 367 in total
Number of Crew: 3 cockpit crew members + 9 cabin crew members = 12 in total
Passenger Situation: 1 person with bruising, 13 people requested medical consultation due to physical discomfort
Aircraft Type and Registration: Airbus A350-900, Registration Number JA13XJ
Aircraft Condition: Total loss

Summary:
After departing from New Chitose Airport at 16:15 on January 2, the aircraft flew smoothly (*1), and after landing at Haneda Airport Runway C at 17:47 (*2), the aircraft collided with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft and caught fire. All passengers and crew members on our flight successfully performed an emergency evacuation (*3). Support is being provided to each passenger in terms of their condition and assistance for their return home.
(*1) The aircraft did not experience any issues or irregularities during its departure from New Chitose Airport or throughout the flight.
(*2) According to interviews with the operating crew, they acknowledged and repeated the landing permission from air traffic control, and then proceeded with the approach and landing procedures.
(*3) The aircraft’s announcement system malfunctioned during the evacuation, so cabin crew members conducted instructions using a megaphone and their voices. Cabin crew members determined safe exits for evacuation, and all passengers and crew members evacuated through three emergency exits.

Currently, detailed information and the cause of the accident are under investigation, and full cooperation with the investigation will be provided.

Top Copyright Photo: JAL-Japan Airlines Airbus A350-941 JA13XJ (msn 538) HND (Michael B. Ing). Image: 962186.

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