Comair

Australia Carrier Grounds Planes After Propeller Falls Off

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A regional Australian airline on Monday grounded six planes from its fleet after a propeller fell off one of them as it approached Sydney airport. The near-disaster happened on Friday, with the crew shutting down the right-hand engine on the Saab 340 plane after “abnormal indications” before the propeller sheared off. Despite the scare the … Read more

British Airways Plane Crash-Lands in Johannesburg South Africa

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A British Airways plane crash landed after its landing gear collapsed upon touching down in Johannesburg. The flight, operated by South African franchise Comair, had flown from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo International midday on Monday (26 October), causing delays at South Africa’s busiest airport. Emergency services helped passengers and crew 94 passengers and six … Read more