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Jetstar Plane Catches Fire

Published on March 17, 2010 by Technology Slice

Jetstar Plane Catches Fire – Passengers on board a plane bound for Darwin have told of their terror when the jet caught fire in mid-air after a “loud bang”. Jason Bush, 34, who was sitting behind the wing, told the Northern Territory News he was shocked to see sparks flying for up to two minutes. [...]

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Engine Failure Forces Virgin Blue Flight Down

Published on August 21, 2009 by Technology Slice

Flames were reportedly seen coming from the engine of a Sydney-bound Virgin Blue flight soon after take-off this morning. Flight DJ1153 from Launceston suffered an “engine surge” after taking off. Virgin Blue spokeswoman Amanda Bolger said the pilots set the engine to idle and immediately returned to Launceston airport. She said there had been reports [...]

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