MELBOURNE- A TUI Airways (BY) Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 350 passengers to England aborted its takeoff on April 18 from Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB).
The incident prompted a significant emergency response as the aircraft veered off the taxiway with its front landing gear rolling onto the grass. Airport officials confirmed no injuries occurred during the incident.
TUI 787 Aborts Takeoff
A TUI Airways (BY) Boeing 787-900 preparing for departure to Birmingham, England (BHX), on runway 9R at Melbourne Airport experienced an electrical alert in the cockpit. During the aircraft’s attempt to exit via Taxiway C, its right main landing gear veered off the pavement and became stuck in the grass.
The state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 experienced electrical issues that prompted communication with air traffic controllers.
“A 787–9 TUI aircraft departing for Birmingham, UK, aborted their takeoff on runway 9R due to an alarm in the cockpit. While exiting the runway at Taxiway C, the aircraft’s right main landing gear went into the grass.”
Greg Donovan, Airport Director
FAA investigators reported that TUI Airways (BY) Flight 601 was preparing to depart for Birmingham, England, when the crew decided to abort the takeoff after an alarm sounded in the cockpit.
This quick decision by the flight crew prevented what could have potentially developed into a more serious situation.
Following the incident, all 350 passengers and the flight crew safely exited the aircraft. Officials transported the passengers to local hotels while mechanics towed the plane for a thorough inspection. The aircraft underwent a complete mechanical assessment and received recertification for flight operations.
The airline rescheduled the flight for April 19, though confirmation of its departure was not immediately available. TUI Airways (BY) worked to accommodate the affected passengers and minimise disruption to their travel plans while ensuring all safety protocols were followed before attempting another flight.
About TUI Airways
TUI Airways (BY) serves as a major British charter airline, operating flights from various UK airports to holiday destinations worldwide. The airline maintains a modern fleet that includes Boeing 787 Dreamliners for long-haul flights.
TUI Airways (BY) focuses on providing vacation travellers with direct service to popular destinations, particularly serving the tourism market with package holiday flights.
The airline has built a reputation for connecting UK travellers to international destinations, including seasonal routes to Florida that serve tourists visiting attractions in the Orlando area. TUI Airways (BY) forms part of the larger TUI Group, one of the world’s leading tourism organisations, which operates airlines, hotels, cruise ships, and travel agencies across Europe.
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