Sharad Ranabhat, Author at SamChui.com https://samchui.com/author/sharadranabhat/ Sam Chui Aviation & Travel Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:30:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1con2-100x100.png Sharad Ranabhat, Author at SamChui.com https://samchui.com/author/sharadranabhat/ 32 32 108386868 Update on B737 MAX 9 – Operators and Regulators Response https://samchui.com/2024/01/09/update-on-b737-max-9-operators-and-regulators-response/ https://samchui.com/2024/01/09/update-on-b737-max-9-operators-and-regulators-response/#comments Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:20:09 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=50454 An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 experienced a panel blowout in flight, leading to an emergency landing. This incident triggered U.S. regulators to order the temporary grounding of 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets for safety checks. In this article, we share the breakdown of the actions taken by regulators and airlines in response […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2024/01/09/update-on-b737-max-9-operators-and-regulators-response/feed/ 5 50454 Alaska Airlines B737 MAX Lost Exit Door In Flight + Rapid Decompression https://samchui.com/2024/01/06/alaska-airlines-b737-max-lost-exit-door-in-flight-rapid-decompression/ https://samchui.com/2024/01/06/alaska-airlines-b737-max-lost-exit-door-in-flight-rapid-decompression/#comments Sat, 06 Jan 2024 06:06:03 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=50445 On the 5th of January, 2024, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX was forced to return to Portland after its rear mid-cabin exit door separated in flight. The Boeing 737 MAX 9 with registration N704AL was operating flight AS1282 from Portland to Ontario with 171 passengers and six crew members aboard. However, shortly after takeoff, […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2024/01/06/alaska-airlines-b737-max-lost-exit-door-in-flight-rapid-decompression/feed/ 1 50445 Update JAL516: Japan Coast Guard Aircraft Not Cleared for Takeoff https://samchui.com/2024/01/04/update-jal516-japan-coast-guard-aircraft-not-cleared-for-takeoff/ https://samchui.com/2024/01/04/update-jal516-japan-coast-guard-aircraft-not-cleared-for-takeoff/#comments Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:55:29 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=50431 Japanese authorities have reported that the Japan Airlines Airbus A350 that collided with a Coast Guard turboprop at Tokyo Haneda airport was cleared to land. However, the turboprop was only cleared to taxi to a hold short point. The JAL Airbus A350-900 with registration flight JA13XJ was performing flight JL516 from Sapporo (CTS) to Tokyo […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2024/01/04/update-jal516-japan-coast-guard-aircraft-not-cleared-for-takeoff/feed/ 3 50431 Japan Airlines A350 Collided With Coast Guard Aircraft in Tokyo https://samchui.com/2024/01/02/japan-airlines-a350-caught-fire-after-landing-in-tokyo/ https://samchui.com/2024/01/02/japan-airlines-a350-caught-fire-after-landing-in-tokyo/#comments Tue, 02 Jan 2024 10:21:39 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=50390 On 2nd January 2024, a Japan Airlines Airbus A350 collided with a Japan Coast Guard Bombardier DHC-8-300 while landing on Tokyo Haneda’s runway 34R. The A350 was completely engulfed in flames shortly after landing, marking the first hull loss of an Airbus A350 aircraft. Thankfully, everyone onboard the JAL A350 survived the accident. The Airbus […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2024/01/02/japan-airlines-a350-caught-fire-after-landing-in-tokyo/feed/ 4 50390 The 10 Longest Domestic Flights in the World https://samchui.com/2023/12/28/the-10-longest-domestic-flights-in-the-world/ https://samchui.com/2023/12/28/the-10-longest-domestic-flights-in-the-world/#comments Thu, 28 Dec 2023 12:19:03 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=50353 When people think of a domestic flight, a quick hop of an hour or two likely comes to mind. But there are long domestic flights that you may never have imagined, too. Do you know that some of the longest domestic flights in the world cover over 9,000 kilometers? In this post, we share some […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/12/28/the-10-longest-domestic-flights-in-the-world/feed/ 4 50353 Air India Takes Delivery of First Airbus A350 + Cabin Details https://samchui.com/2023/12/23/air-india-takes-delivery-of-first-airbus-a350-cabin-details/ https://samchui.com/2023/12/23/air-india-takes-delivery-of-first-airbus-a350-cabin-details/#comments Sat, 23 Dec 2023 13:49:47 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=50350 Air India took delivery of the first of 20 Airbus A350-900, becoming the first Indian carrier to operate the Airbus A350. The aircraft which made its journey from the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France, successfully landed in New Delhi on Saturday, the 23rd of December. The Airbus A350-900 with registration VT-JRA will initially operate short-haul […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/12/23/air-india-takes-delivery-of-first-airbus-a350-cabin-details/feed/ 2 50350 American Airlines Flight 383: How a Turbine Disk Failure Led to a B767 Hull Loss? https://samchui.com/2023/12/21/american-airlines-flight-383-how-a-turbine-disk-failure-led-to-a-b767-hull-loss/ https://samchui.com/2023/12/21/american-airlines-flight-383-how-a-turbine-disk-failure-led-to-a-b767-hull-loss/#respond Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:48:42 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=50276 On October 28, 2016, American Airlines Flight 383 experienced an engine failure during its takeoff roll at Chicago O’Hare. The uncontained failure of the right engine led to a severe fire, the B767 was declared a total hull loss. Flight Details The Boeing 767-300 with registration N345AN was performing flight AA383 from Chicago O’Hare to […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/12/21/american-airlines-flight-383-how-a-turbine-disk-failure-led-to-a-b767-hull-loss/feed/ 0 50276 Lufthansa Group to Buy Up to 100 B737 MAX + 100 A220/A320s https://samchui.com/2023/12/19/lufthansa-group-to-buy-up-to-100-b737-max-100-a220-a320s/ https://samchui.com/2023/12/19/lufthansa-group-to-buy-up-to-100-b737-max-100-a220-a320s/#respond Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:26:28 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=50263 Lufthansa Group has ordered up to 200 narrowbody aircraft including firm orders for 40 Airbus A220s and 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, with options for an additional 120 aircraft. Moreover, easyJet has also confirmed a firm order for 157 additional A320neo family aircraft besides upsizing its existing order for 35 A320neo into the larger […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/12/19/lufthansa-group-to-buy-up-to-100-b737-max-100-a220-a320s/feed/ 0 50263 Turkish Airlines Offers 30% off Award Ticket in All Cabins https://samchui.com/2023/12/18/turkish-airlines-offers-30-off-award-ticket-in-all-cabins/ https://samchui.com/2023/12/18/turkish-airlines-offers-30-off-award-ticket-in-all-cabins/#comments Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:55:33 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=50254 Note: These are time-sensitive deals, therefore, promotional award tickets are subject to availability due to limited seat capacity. Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles year-end redemption sale is currently offering a 30% Miles discount on select award tickets in all cabins. This promotion applies for travel to or from 150 cities, allowing you to avail of […]

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