Η πτήση UA125 της United επέστρεψε πίσω στο Ελ. Βενιζέλος

Στο αεροδρόμιο της Αθήνας «Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος» επέστρεψε η πτήση UA125 της United Airlines με προορισμό τo Νιούαρκ του Νιου Τζέρσει.

Ο πιλότος του αεροσκάφους Β767 που εκτελούσε την πτήση UA125 Αθήνα-Νιούαρκ, λίγα λεπτά μετά την απογείωση και πετώντας νότια της Κέρκυρας, ανέφερε πρόβλημα στον πύργο ελέγχου του «Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος» και ζήτησε να επιστρέψει και να προσγειωθεί. Μέχρι τώρα δεν έχει γίνει γνωστό τι πρόβλημα παρουσίασε το αεροσκάφος, με τις πρώτες αναφορές να κάνουν λόγο για τεχνικό πρόβλημα.

Στο αεροσκάφος επέβαιναν 209 επιβάτες και 11μελές πλήρωμα.

ANA NH823 B763 returned to Tokyo, engine #1 shut down in flight

An ANA All Nippon Airways Boeing 767-300, registration JA616A performing flight NH-823 from Tokyo Narita (Japan) to Taipei (Taiwan) with 191 people on board, was climbing through about FL200 when the left hand engine (CF6) failed prompting the crew to level off at FL220, shut the engine down and return to Tokyo for a safe landing on Narita's runway 16R about 40 minutes after departure.

A replacement Boeing 767-300 registration JA618A is estimated to reach Taipei with a delay of 3:45 hours.

The Aviation Herald

B757/767 First Officers Thomson Airways in UK

Thomson Airways is currently looking for B757/767 First Officers to be based in UK

Minimum requirements:

• EASA ATPL with IR - If license is issued by a non-UK state, be willing and able to transfer to a UK issued EASA license prior to joining Thomson Airways at your own cost
• A current EASA Class 1 medical ; If your medical records are not held by the UK CAA, you must be willing and able to transfer medical records to UK to permit the issue of a UK issued EASA license at your own cost
• Type rated on B757/767
• Have a minimum of 300 hours on B757/767 – NB Applicants must have previously flown the B757
• Have a minimum of 100 hours B757/767 in 12 months prior to application.
• Entitled to live and work indefinitely in the UK
• Hold a valid 10 year EU or UK passport that permits worldwide travel without restrictions – minimum 6 months validity
• Level 4 English with the ability to upgrade to Level 6
• Willing to reside within 1 hour of nominated base
• Able to work on a flying program which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365days of the year.
• At least 1.58m tall 
• Able to swim 25 meters

If you are interested in this job APPLY HERE

Meridiana adds Recife/Fortaleza service from 03Nov16

Meridiana in Northern winter season plans to launch new destination in Brazil, currently scheduled 1 weekly flight to Recife. From 03NOV16, the airline will operate Milan Malpensa – Recife – Fortaleza – Milan Malpensa route on Thursdays, with Air Italy Boeing 767.

03NOV16 – 15DEC16
IG3740 MXP1100 – 1705REC1915 – 2040FOR2210 – 1155+1MXP 767 4

22DEC16 – 23MAR17
IG3740 MXP0900 – 1505REC1635 – 1800FOR1930 – 0915+1MXP 767 4

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Condor DE2402 B763 returned to Frankfurt, hydraulic failure

A Condor Boeing 767-300, registration D-ABUT performing flight DE-2402 from Frankfurt/Main (Germany) to Toronto,ON (Canada) with 217 passengers and 9 crew, was enroute at FL350 about 290nm south of Keflavik (Iceland) when the crew decided to turn around and return to Frankfurt due to a hydraulic failure. The aircraft landed safely back in Frankfurt about 3 hours later.

The flight was postponed to the next day.

The occurrence aircraft, D-ABUT, departed the following day after about 17 hours on the ground and reached Toronto with a total delay of 23 hours.

The Aviation Herald

Delta DL1 B763 returned to London, bird strike

A Delta Airlines Boeing 767-300, registration N176DN flight DL-1 from London,EN (UK) to New York JFK,NY (USA), was climbing out of Heathrow Airport's runway 09R when the right hand engine (PW4060) ingested a large bird and began to run rough. The crew stopped the climb at 4000 feet and returned to Heathrow for a safe landing on runway 09L about 30 minutes after departure.

The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground at Heathrow about 6 hours after landing.

The flight was cancelled.

Ground observers reported the aircraft engines sounded extremely noisy, some comparing the sound to a Lancaster or a Wellington bomber, others suspected the Ram Air Turbine might have deployed. The right hand engine was observed emitting light smoke.

The Aviation Herald

New International routes from American Airlines

American Airlines in today’s schedule update (11SEP16) opened reservation for planned new International routes, which was announced by the airline on Thursday (08SEP16). Planned new routes, as well as cancelled service as follow.

Chicago O’Hare – Barcelona eff 05MAY17 NEW 1 daily 787-8 service
AA040 ORD1715 – 0915+1BCN 788 D
AA041 BCN1145 – 1445ORD 788 D

Dallas/Ft. Worth – Amsterdam eff 05MAY17 NEW 1 daily 767-300ER service
AA220 DFW1530 – 0825+1AMS 763 D
AA221 AMS1025 – 1435DFW 763 D

Dallas/Ft. Worth – Rome eff 05MAY17 NEW 1 daily 777-200ER service
AA238 DFW1505 – 0920+1FCO 777 D
AA239 FCO1120 – 1700DFW 777 D

Cancelled Routes:
Chicago O’Hare – Dusseldorf Seasonal service will not be resumed in summer 2017, previously scheduled daily from 11MAY17 with Boeing 767
New York JFK – Birmingham Service to be cancelled from 06JAN17 (JFK departure), currently served by Boeing 757
Philadelphia – Brussels Seasonal service will not be resumed in summer 2017, previously scheduled daily from 05MAY17 with Boeing 757
Philadelphia – Zurich Seasonal service will not be resumed in summer 2017, previously scheduled daily from 04MAY17 with Boeing 767

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Westjet WS27 B763 diverted to Keflavik, engine #1 problem

A Westjet Boeing 767-300, registration C-FOGJ performing flight WS-27 from London Gatwick,EN (UK) to Edmonton,AB (Canada) with 258 people on board, was enroute at FL350 about 130nm southsoutheast of Keflavik (Iceland) about 2 hours into the flight when a bang was heard and jolt was perceived on board of the aircraft. The flight crew decided to divert to Keflavik, entered a hold at FL110 to burn off fuel and landed safely on Keflavik's runway 11 about 110 minues after leaving FL350.

Passengers reported there was a loud bang from the left hand side and a jolt, they initially believed it was turbulence. About 10 minutes later the captain announced there had been a malfunction of some sort with one of the engines (CF6), they are diverting to Keflavik and would land within 10 minutes. A short time later the captain announced, they would be burning off fuel for about an hour before landing.

The airport reported the aircraft had an engine issue, the left hand engine was operating at reduced power.

The airline reported a potentially mechanical issue. Arrangements are being made to take the passengers to Edmonton.

The Aviation Herald

Austrian OS87 B763 returned to Vienna, hydraulic failure

An Austrian Airlines Boeing 767-300, registration OE-LAT performing flight OS-87 from Vienna (Austria) to New York JFK,NY (USA) with 212 people on board, was enroute at FL320 about 50nm eastnortheast of Dublin (Ireland) over the Irish Sea when the crew decided to return to Vienna due to the failure of one the hydraulic systems. The aircraft landed safely back in Vienna about 2 hours later.

The rotation was cancelled.

The aircraft is still on the ground about 9 hours after landing back.

The airline told Austrianwings that the aircraft was enroute less than 2 hours into the flight when the crew received indication of low hydraulic quantity for one of the systems, the crew was unable to resolve the issue using the checklists and advice from maintenance in Vienna, therefore decided to return to Vienna.

The Aviation Herald

United UA880 B763 diverted to Shannon, turbulence injures 16 people

A United Boeing 767-300, registration N657UA performing flight UA-880 from Houston,TX (USA) to London Heathrow,EN (UK) with 207 passengers and 13 crew, was enroute at FL340 over the Atlantic Ocean when the aircraft encountered severe turbulence causing injuries to 14 passengers and 2 cabin crew. The aircraft diverted to Shannon (Ireland) for a safe landing on runway 24. 16 people were taken to hospitals, 15 were discharged after treating minor injuries like bruises and lacerations, one flight attendant is still in hospital care with a fractured wrist.

The airline confirmed 14 passengers and 2 crew were taken to a hospital after the aircraft encountered unexpected severe turbulence enroute. Only one injured is still in hospital care.

A replacement Boeing 767-300 registration N673UA was dispatched from London Heathrow to Shannon, departed Shannon as flight UA-2088 and delivered the passengers to London with a delay of 7 hours.

The Aviation Herald

16 injured on United Airlines flight due severe turbulence - Diverted to Shannon Airport

A United Airlines flight bound for London has made an emergency landing at Shannon Airport in Ireland after severe turbulence that left 16 passengers needing hospital treatment.
Airport officials said on Wednesday that 14 passengers and two members of the flight crew were transferred to University Hospital Limerick for treatment.
Three children were reported to be among those taken to hospital, while others were treated at the airport. Injuries were said to include cuts, bruises and minor head injuries. 
Officials say United Flight 880 arrived at Shannon Airport early on Wednesday morning and was met by ambulances and other emergency services. The flight originated in Houston and was supposed to land at London's Heathrow Airport.
Leslie Chi, a Taiwanese student at Nottingham Trent University, wrote on Facebook that she "really thought I might die" as the plane was hit by the turbulence.
United Airlines said in a statement: "United Airlines is providing care and support to customers and crew of flight UA-880 which experienced severe and unexpected turbulence during a flight from Houston to London Heathrow today.
"The aircraft diverted to Shannon Airport in Ireland where it was met by medical personnel.
"14 customers and two flight attendants have been taken to a local hospital.
"We wish these passengers and crew a quick recovery from their injuries. "

Telegraph

LATAM Brasil plans Buenos Aires–Bogota service from 15DEC16

LATAM Airlines Brasil in recent schedule update has filed preliminary schedule for planned Buenos Aires Ezeiza – Bogota route, currently displaying 5 weekly flights from 15DEC16. Based on preliminary listing, the airline would operate Boeing 767 aircraft on this route.

Reservation for this route is currently not available.

JJ8012 EZE1310 – 1735BOG 763 x35
JJ8013 BOG1855 – 0315+1EZE 763 x35

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Delta DL219 B763 returned to Copenhagen, bird strike

A Delta Airlines Boeing 767-300, registration N194DN performing flight DL-219 from Copenhagen (Denmark) to New York JFK,NY (USA) with 270 people on board, had departed Copenhagen's runway 22R and was climbing out of Copenhagen cleared to climb to FL250 when Copenhagen departure told the crew tower had observed a fire ball from the left hand engine (PW4060) during the departure roll. The crew immediately decided to stop the climb and return to Copenhagen advising air traffic control that all indications were normal, they would return immediately just slightly overweight. The aircraft stopped the climb at FL090 and landed safely back on Copenhagen's runway 22L about 20 minutes after departure.

A passenger reported the crew announced they had received a bird strike into the left hand engine.

The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Copenhagen about 9 hours after landing.

The Aviation Herald

Icelandair Boeing 767 operations

Icelandair in winter 2016/17 season is introducing Boeing 767 aircraft on a number of routes, including long-haul service to Seattle. These service will be operating on limited-time basis.

Reykjavik Keflavik – Copenhagen 12NOV16 – 04MAY17 FI204/205 Day 67 (daily from 02FEB17)
Reykjavik Keflavik – Seattle 17FEB17 – 02MAY17 FI681/680 Day 135 (Day 246 from SEA)
Reykjavik Keflavik – Stockholm Arlanda 17FEB17 – 03MAY17 FI306/307 Day x246

Additionally, the 767 will also operate Reykjavik Keflavik – London HeathrowFI454/455 from 09FEB17 to 24FEB17. Overall there will be 2 daily 767 service on this route. Other Boeing 767 service includes Amsterdam (5-7 weekly), Boston (1 daily), New York JFK (1 daily), one-off service to Munich on 14JAN17.

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OpenSkies adds a Boeing 767-300ER

OpenSkies has added a maiden widebody jet to its fleet in the form of B767-300(ER) F-HILU (msn 24341), formerly G-BNWI with parent British Airways.

Skyliner Aviation reports the twinjet was delivered to Paris Orly from Cambridge on Friday, August 18. In all, Open Skies is expecting four ex-British Airways B767s to operate alongside its current fleet of three B757-200s.

Specializing in transatlantic operations, Open Skies is scheduled to deploy the aircraft on Paris Orly-Newark flights from August 28.

ch-aviation.com

Air New Zealand plans the last 767 route between Auckland and Sydney in 31MAR17

Air New Zealand in today’s schedule update (23AUG16) has tentatively filed planned last Boeing 767 scheduled service, currently scheduled on 31MAR17. The Star Alliance member on 31MAR17 plans to operate Boeing 767 on Auckland – Sydney route, with NZ108 from Sydney penned as the last scheduled 767 flight.

NZ101 AKL0700 – 0835SYD 763
NZ105 AKL1605 – 1740SYD 763 

NZ102 SYD0945 – 1455AKL 763
NZ108 SYD1850 – 2359AKL 763

As usual, the last Boeing 767 scheduled operational date, route and flight remains subject to change. NZ introduced Boeing 767 service initially with -200ER from September 1985, followed by the -300ER variant from April 1991.

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