Menu
05/11/2004
NI bound plane in collision probe
An investigation has been launched after a Belfast bound plane collided with another aircraft at Manchester Airport on Thursday.
No one was injured in the accident after the BMI Baby Boeing 737 travelling to Belfast International and an Excel Airways Boeing 767 travelling to Goa hit each other on the runway outside Terminal Two.
The passengers on both aircraft were taken back to Terminal One to await alternative flights with the majority of the Belfast bound passengers returning to Northern Ireland on Friday.
One passenger described how they saw a piece of an aircraft wing sitting on the runway. “People were extremely scared,” he added.
A spokesman for BMI Baby confirmed an accident had taken place and that damage had been caused to one of their aircraft.
"We are not aware of any injuries to passengers or crew,” he said. "The incident is currently being investigated."
(MB)
No one was injured in the accident after the BMI Baby Boeing 737 travelling to Belfast International and an Excel Airways Boeing 767 travelling to Goa hit each other on the runway outside Terminal Two.
The passengers on both aircraft were taken back to Terminal One to await alternative flights with the majority of the Belfast bound passengers returning to Northern Ireland on Friday.
One passenger described how they saw a piece of an aircraft wing sitting on the runway. “People were extremely scared,” he added.
A spokesman for BMI Baby confirmed an accident had taken place and that damage had been caused to one of their aircraft.
"We are not aware of any injuries to passengers or crew,” he said. "The incident is currently being investigated."
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
31 January 2006
Bombardier shelves CSeries project
Aircraft manufacturer Bombardier has shelved its planned 110 to 130-seater CSeries airliner as it shifts resources to work on regional jet and turboprop aircraft. Bombardier announced that "present market conditions do not justify the launch of the CSeries jet at this time".
Bombardier shelves CSeries project
Aircraft manufacturer Bombardier has shelved its planned 110 to 130-seater CSeries airliner as it shifts resources to work on regional jet and turboprop aircraft. Bombardier announced that "present market conditions do not justify the launch of the CSeries jet at this time".
03 March 2011
Bombardier Economy Boost Welcomed
Ireland's leading transportation manufacturers Bombardier, announced the largest business aircraft sale in the company's history with a firm order for 50 Global business jets with options for an additional 70 Global aircraft. The transaction for the order is valued at approximately $2.8 billion.
Bombardier Economy Boost Welcomed
Ireland's leading transportation manufacturers Bombardier, announced the largest business aircraft sale in the company's history with a firm order for 50 Global business jets with options for an additional 70 Global aircraft. The transaction for the order is valued at approximately $2.8 billion.
02 April 2008
Ferrovial In Discussions To Sell Best Airport
Ferrovial is in talks with JP Morgan Asset Management to sell George Best Belfast City Airport. The negotiations are part of the Spanish group's efforts to reduce its debt load of over €30 billion.
Ferrovial In Discussions To Sell Best Airport
Ferrovial is in talks with JP Morgan Asset Management to sell George Best Belfast City Airport. The negotiations are part of the Spanish group's efforts to reduce its debt load of over €30 billion.
18 July 2024
Belfast International Airport Serves 1.8m Passengers In Q2 2024
WVINCI Airports' 2024 quarterly traffic figures have revealed that Belfast International Airport served 1.8 million passengers in the second quarter of 2024, which is a 4% increase on pre-pandemic (2019) numbers. Belfast International Airport's strong performance in the second quarter of 2024 builds on the success of the 1.
Belfast International Airport Serves 1.8m Passengers In Q2 2024
WVINCI Airports' 2024 quarterly traffic figures have revealed that Belfast International Airport served 1.8 million passengers in the second quarter of 2024, which is a 4% increase on pre-pandemic (2019) numbers. Belfast International Airport's strong performance in the second quarter of 2024 builds on the success of the 1.
22 April 2008
Crash Practice Gets Real At City Airport
Just days after emergency services took part in a simulation of a major airport crash at Belfast City Airport, a live incident has taken place.
Crash Practice Gets Real At City Airport
Just days after emergency services took part in a simulation of a major airport crash at Belfast City Airport, a live incident has taken place.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
