Qantas 747-400 (EX-SIN) makes emergency landing in Singapore
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Given that QF had another issue with an 744 a couple of months ago and that all? their 744's are powered by RR (except the ER's) I assume we can expect a finger being pointed to RR.
from the BBC
A Qantas airline jumbo jet has been forced to return to Singapore because of an engine problem.
The Boeing 747-400 turned back shortly after take-off from Changi Airport, airline officials said.
It comes a day after a Qantas Airbus A380 was forced to make an emergency landing at the same airport after one of its engines exploded.
Qantas grounded its six-strong fleet of A380s and an investigation is under way into what caused the failure.
The latest incident affected Sydney-bound flight QF6, which managed to land safely.
"Shortly after take-off the captain experienced an issue with one of its engines," a Qantas spokeswoman said.
No further details were immediately available.
The Boeing 747-400 turned back shortly after take-off from Changi Airport, airline officials said.
It comes a day after a Qantas Airbus A380 was forced to make an emergency landing at the same airport after one of its engines exploded.
Qantas grounded its six-strong fleet of A380s and an investigation is under way into what caused the failure.
The latest incident affected Sydney-bound flight QF6, which managed to land safely.
"Shortly after take-off the captain experienced an issue with one of its engines," a Qantas spokeswoman said.
No further details were immediately available.
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3 qantas aircraft having engine troubles in such a short time - but no one else?
this might seem strange to me , but i would be asking the mechanics what they are playing at since its different aircraft types....
this might seem strange to me , but i would be asking the mechanics what they are playing at since its different aircraft types....
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but i would be asking the mechanics what they are playing at since its different aircraft types....
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well Detective Clouseau , 3 aircraft from the same company , having `engine issues` in a short time - yet , no other company using the same parts has problems? i would be looking within rather than blaming others first.
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HalloweenJack - 3 qantas aircraft having engine troubles in such a short time - but no one else?
this might seem strange to me , but i would be asking the mechanics what they are playing at since its different aircraft types....
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My company's been averaging 2 engine related diverts/aborts/emergencies/etc per week. Nothing new or unusual. Actually surprised that it was only 2 per week. 10,000-15,000 flights per week so it's not unexpected.
this might seem strange to me , but i would be asking the mechanics what they are playing at since its different aircraft types....
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My company's been averaging 2 engine related diverts/aborts/emergencies/etc per week. Nothing new or unusual. Actually surprised that it was only 2 per week. 10,000-15,000 flights per week so it's not unexpected.
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Yep, looks like another minor 'issue'. Indonesians might grow weary of all these unwanted donations by Qantas.
Sky News: Second Qantas jet in engine scare
Sky News: Second Qantas jet in engine scare
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Misleading photo
Is this a photo of the incident that included exploding air bottles a while ago or in fact damage from an "engine scare"? If it is current / looks like more than a scare.
Sky News: Second Qantas jet in engine scare
Sky News: Second Qantas jet in engine scare
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I think you're right. Sky News have underdone themselves by using a photo from the exploding oxygen bottles incident. Not even a note about it being a library picture. I wish I could say I was shocked.
