Boeing 787 Dreamliner Catches Fire in London

Wall Street Journal ^

[Sub-Driver]

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Catches Fire in London No Passengers on Jet at Heathrow Airport; Cause of Fire Not Yet Known

By CASSELL BRYAN-LOW And JON OSTROWER CONNECT

Emergency and fire crews responded Friday afternoon to a fire aboard an Ethiopian Airlines 787 aircraft at Heathrow Airport, marking a fresh setback for Boeing Co.'s troubled Dreamliner jet that was grounded by global regulators earlier this year because of problems with its lithium-ion batteries.

A Heathrow spokesman said the incident involved an "internal onboard fire" on the aircraft, which was parked at a remote parking stand with no passengers in it.

The spokesman said that fire services were called shortly after 4.30 p.m. local time and that arrivals and departures were suspended for just over an hour, as is standard procedure to allow emergency services access. He said flights resumed shortly before 6 p.m.

[Robe]

Back in the day I had occasion to fly in and about on different African airlines.
One I can't remember the name (maybe Air Cong)they had Russian Transports that were half cargo and the rest passengers flown by Russians.
When they found out I was a pilot they invited me on up to the cockpit. I was amazed to see that more than half the instruments were missing. I never flew in anything less that VFR after that and then well plastered

[Greysard]

I wonder where the “If it ain’t Boeing, I am not going” crowd is lately?

TSA made the question moot, at least for me. I don't fly anymore.

[Gamecock]

The A-340 is a good plane, but it is my understanding the airlines aren’t enamored with them because of fuel consumption. I like the A320, but really am a Boeing guy. Airbus noises bother me, but just because I am not used to them.

My fav though is the 747. I was once lucky enough to fly upstairs on a British Airways 747 on a 12 hour flight. Very cozy up there. Of course being in business class helped.

[Gamecock]

Is that over the lavatory?

[Mr. Jeeves]

And just what are the firefighters trying to get to in this picture? Note there is no visible damage to the top of the fuselage yet - it is reasonable to assume the fire was still spreading inside at this time.

Whether it is the fault of Boeing or Ethiopian remains to be seen - but it's far too early to rule out yet another battery fire based on one photograph.

[ilovesarah2012]

Not good for Boeing and not good for Charleston, SC.

[Sequoyah101]

I’ve flown locals in Africa but only as a last resort and then only the ones vetted by the air safety outfit we hired to manage our helicopter contracts. Even at that, you don’t want to know what goes on. I’ve read the audit reports.

[21twelve]

“That area of the aircraft houses the crew rest compartment, which sits above the passenger cabin.”

Hmm - maybe a good spot for the mile high club to meet.

“Do you smoke after sex?”
“Jeez - I don’t know. I’ve never looked!”

[IndianChief]

not good for Charleston, SC

Where does Charleston come into the picture? ETs 787s were not made there.

[ilovesarah2012]

Hainan Airlines gets N. Charleston built 787 Dreamliner
Posted: Jul 05, 2013 8:32 AM EDT
Updated: Jul 05, 2013 8:32 AM EDT
By Philip Weiss - email

Photo from Friday’s ceremony.

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NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) -
A China-based airline company is receiving the keys to a brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner Friday morning.

Hainan Airlines will officially take its first 787 Dreamliner during a ceremony at the Boeing Delivery Center in North Charleston. The aircraft was built at Boeing in North Charleston.

This is Boeing’s ninth 787 Dreamliner delivery. The first was taken by Air India.

Boeing is now making two Dreamliners per month at their North Charleston facility, with plans to make three per month by the end of they year.

Hainan Airlines is the 13th Airline to receive a Dreamliner.

http://www.live5news.com/story/22765927/hainan-airlines-gets-n-charleston-built-787-dreamliner

[IndianChief]

I know that Hainan and Air India have taken the majority of CHS built frames so far. But I still don’t get why Ethiopians non-CHS built frames would create any problems for CHS - unless, of course, if the whole fleet is grounded again.