Dreamliner

RodBearden · July 12, 2013, 03:26:53 PM

I see that G-TUIC as TOM126, which should be on its way to Orlando, is now in a racetrack pattern over the Irish Sea west of Liverpool. Looks to me like it might be dumping fuel for a return to Manchester.

Anyone got any more info?

Rod

Runway 31 · July 12, 2013, 03:41:24 PM

RB24 shows that it was over the Atlantic when it turned back

Alan

Runway 31 · July 12, 2013, 04:10:42 PM

Looks to have left the hold and returning to Manchester. Now landed safely.

Alan

Runway 31 · July 12, 2013, 04:41:59 PM

Both runways at Heathrow closed due to fire on Ethiopian B787

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23294760

Alan

Runway 31 · July 12, 2013, 04:59:59 PM

Heathrow now re-opened.

dantheman · July 12, 2013, 08:19:09 PM

Bad day for Boeing

TOM126
"Thomson Airways can confirm that flight TOM126 travelling from Manchester to Sanford, Florida experienced a technical issue and the aircraft returned to Manchester Airport, as a precautionary measure," the company's statement says

Boeing Shares Tumble After 787 Dreamliner Fire at Heathrow Airport
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/boeing-stock-falls-boeing-787-dreamliner-catches-fire/story?id=19651000#.UeBj8D770ao

EK01 · July 13, 2013, 08:53:53 AM

Not sure if I would want to fly in one of these at this time. It reminds me of the early days of the Douglas DC-10's. Lots of problems and not very reliable.

RodBearden · July 13, 2013, 09:56:45 AM

Seems that G-TUIC's electrical(?) problems were easily solved as it's now on the way to Cancun - good luck!

Rod

Runway 31 · July 13, 2013, 11:50:15 AM

Aviation Herald reports that all apart from 2 toilets became inoperative because of an electrical problem

Alan