Emirates, as the largest operator of B777 may have problems if FAA insist upon inspections subject to FLIGHT DATA returns. as Boeing is subject to such directives.
This, in turn, shall impact upon all served airports with services suspended temporarily since they are primarily Widebody operators with every airframe in use. The retirement of A340 may be interpreted as premature in this instance.
The same can be said for British Airways and other B777 operators.
Based upon footage available thus far made available on mainstream media, I prefer CNN since Richard Quest is particularly informed in aviation matters, the undercarriage failed upon landing and the aircraft skidded along until coming to rest resulting in a fire taking hold and as footage shows, an explosion and a gutted hull. The Starboard engine appeared to be missing. Some runway and/or taxiways were compromised.
Speculation is risky, legal process must be followed and it should not be long before details from the 'Black Boxes' inform the authorities together with Flight Crew testimonies. It is particularly fortunate that this aircraft landed with all crew surviving, keep in mind the loss of MH370, a similar aircraft still an unexplained loss. It may just shed some light and connect other incidents not widely reported that involved B777.
I also pray for all involved and wish all travelers a safe journey this day.
This, in turn, shall impact upon all served airports with services suspended temporarily since they are primarily Widebody operators with every airframe in use. The retirement of A340 may be interpreted as premature in this instance.
The same can be said for British Airways and other B777 operators.
Based upon footage available thus far made available on mainstream media, I prefer CNN since Richard Quest is particularly informed in aviation matters, the undercarriage failed upon landing and the aircraft skidded along until coming to rest resulting in a fire taking hold and as footage shows, an explosion and a gutted hull. The Starboard engine appeared to be missing. Some runway and/or taxiways were compromised.
Speculation is risky, legal process must be followed and it should not be long before details from the 'Black Boxes' inform the authorities together with Flight Crew testimonies. It is particularly fortunate that this aircraft landed with all crew surviving, keep in mind the loss of MH370, a similar aircraft still an unexplained loss. It may just shed some light and connect other incidents not widely reported that involved B777.
I also pray for all involved and wish all travelers a safe journey this day.
