Emirates

[CL44]

All depends on how many spare seats there are between MAN/LHR/LGW. If two flights can be consolidated into one then there is a possibility. Bearing in mind that some of the flights have already been despatched.

It could be that instead of coaches there will be a frantic rush for hotel rooms instead! I wonder if they might slip an extra flight in to cover todays PAX with the normal flight operating tomorrow? If that is the plan no one is telling! (My contacts don't get involved with self loading cargo so cannot offer any information).

 

[nwoody2001]

currently showing a 1:20hr delay ...surely they'll know by now if cancelled?!

 

[CL44]

I saw an anticipated departure time of 1600 hrs (about an hour ago) on the BHX website. I haven't checked it recently. I don't know if they are loading her as yet (Hangar 2 is in the way!!!). We shall wait and see.

 

[DarloPlaneBoy]

FR24 showed 15:15PM Departure not long ago but I highly doubt it

Still showing 15:15PM on FR24 but the flight has a star next to it. Birmingham Mail had a live blog and apparently Passengers didn't disembark until 15:13PM let me see If I can link it

OK Passengers were onboard for 30 minutes here is the link

Birmingham Airport plane fire amid Emirates A380 drama - updates

Flight surrounded by fire engines as airport confirms brake problem but stresses all on board safe

www.birminghammail.co.uk

 

[Deleted member 8277]

Reading on other forums it's a fuel/hydraulic leak, been towed to the remote stands now.

If it's a hydraulic leak they will know about it as both hydraulic systems are 5000psi system pressure.

 

[DarloPlaneBoy]

Delayed now according to FR24 until 16:45PM at this rate EK37 will be here before EK40 leaves

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

Airport are taking a massive gamble for the emirates to depart now.Am I right?

 

[DarloPlaneBoy]

Seems like it is taxing With veichles behind maybe not taking off We will see still two hours and 25 late it might be leaving

Taken Off climbing out near Draycote Water and Rugby

 

[MB1]

Airport are taking a massive gamble for the emirates to depart now.Am I right?

A gamble in what way?

 

[Ray Finkle]

At this point I think it may be important to say that the aircraft will have been assessed by professionals and found to be perfectly safe enough to operate the return flight to Dubai. If there were any safety concerns whatsoever I am confident that the aircraft would not have departed.

 

[Scottie Dog]

And just to clarify it's for Emirates to decide if the flight departs and not the airport.

 

[laviation]

Departure postponed to 2:36. Doubt this will depart in time.. potentially they send 2 A380s tomorrow or just bus to the LHR/MAN morning flights ?

 

[Ray Finkle]

If we're still discussing today's EK40 it departed at 17:08 and according to FR24 is currently over the Black Sea.

 

[Deleted member 8277]

At this point I think it may be important to say that the aircraft will have been assessed by professionals and found to be perfectly safe enough to operate the return flight to Dubai. If there were any safety concerns whatsoever I am confident that the aircraft would not have departed.

Maybe it was as simple as one of the 16 brake units had a leak and the subsequent brake unit was deactivated for departure IAW the MEL, disconnecting the quick release brake hose to the brake and telling the CPIOM's the brake is deactivated.

 

[davecleaver777]

Saw it climb at 1715 over Racing club Warwick's pitch just as I was taking my lad to training

 

[Ray Finkle]

Maybe it was as simple as one of the 16 brake units had a leak and the subsequent brake unit was deactivated for departure IAW the MEL, disconnecting the quick release brake hose to the brake and telling the CPIOM's the brake is deactivated.

Thanks ever so much for the insight

The statement below from the airport does seem to confirm that it was indeed an issue with the brakes.

Birmingham Airport said: "There was a problem with the brakes on the A380. It looks dramatic but passengers on board were safe at all times albeit inconvenienced. It's now moved."

Birmingham Airport Emirates A380 live after passengers speak of fire alert

Engines shut down as a precaution after smoke spotted during taxiing on runway this afternoon, July 4

www.birminghammail.co.uk

 

[DarloPlaneBoy]

EK40 did depart safely I'm sure it was sorted and when it returns to DXB will probably be fixed properly

 

[Matt995]

the delayed EK40 has just touched down in Dubai only 1hr 46mins late, and taxed to stand D6, all it all, not to bad when you consider the aircraft spent an hour on the taxiway at BHX, and then was towed to the remote stand and passengers inbound & outbound were loaded without the air bridge, aircraft issues sorted, & with a push back time of 16:54, I would say a good job by Emirates & BHX

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

the delayed EK40 has just touched down in Dubai only 1hr 46mins late, and taxed to stand D6, all it all, not to bad when you consider the aircraft spent an hour on the taxiway at BHX, and then was towed to the remote stand and passengers inbound & outbound were loaded without the air bridge, aircraft issues sorted, & with a push back time of 16:54, I would say a good job by Emirates & BHX

Agreed .Especially for a 615 seater Aircraft.

 

[RichL]

A5-EUY back today. Second time lucky to get to the gate