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CTV News
08-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
CF-18 Hornet grounded due to ‘mechanical issue'
A CF-18 Hornet performs at the Barrie Airshow in Barrie, Ont., on Sat., June 7, 2025. One of the main acts of the Barrie Airshow will not be taking to the skies on Sunday. The Barrie Police Service announced via social media that the CF-18 Hornet will not perform on Sunday due to an unexpected mechanical issue. The CF-18 was heard across the city on Sunday as it roared across the sky, pulling upwards of five g's and nearing the sound barrier at Mach 0.95 according to airshow officials. Airshow officials confirmed to CTV News that all other aircraft will perform on Sunday as scheduled. The Muskoka Extreme water ski show is scheduled to begin at noon, which will be followed by the 1 p.m. start of the Airshow.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing 30 Minutes After Take-off Due to 'Mechanical Issue'
An American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing due to a mechanical issue on Saturday, June 7, according to reports The jet landed safely back at Des Moines International Airport around 35 minutes after taking off The mechanical issue on the flight from Iowa to Chicago has not been specified at this time An American Airlines plane heading from Iowa to Chicago was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after take off due to a mechanical issue. Flight 449 took off towards Chicago O'Hare International Airport at around 6:05 a.m. local time on Saturday, June 7, only to turn back to Des Moines International Airport around 30 minutes into the journey, Des Moines Register and local outlet KCCI reported. The pilot decided to make an emergency landing after encountering an unspecified mechanical issue, Des Moines airport communications manager Sarah Hoodjer told Des Moines Register. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! The plane, which carried 119 passengers, landed back in Des Moines at 6:40 a.m. Passengers were safely evacuated with no injuries suffered, the outlet reported, citing Hoodjer. 'Crews are investigating what caused the sudden landing,' she told Des Moines Register. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to the outlet, the mechanical issue was looked over after the plane returned to Des Moines International Airport and was expected to take off once the issue was fixed. Some of the passengers waited to get back on the plane after the issue was fixed, while others decided to rebook with another American Airlines flight to Chicago. The airline was scheduled to make two more flights to Chicago on Saturday. One was set to depart at 150 pm and the other at 5:56 p.m. local time, per Des Moines Register. PEOPLE has reached out to the Des Moines airport communications manager for comment. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing 30 Minutes After Take-off Due to 'Mechanical Issue'
An American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing due to a mechanical issue on Saturday, June 7, according to reports The jet landed safely back at Des Moines International Airport around 35 minutes after taking off The mechanical issue on the flight from Iowa to Chicago has not been specified at this time An American Airlines plane heading from Iowa to Chicago was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after take off due to a mechanical issue. Flight 449 took off towards Chicago O'Hare International Airport at around 6:05 a.m. local time on Saturday, June 7, only to turn back to Des Moines International Airport around 30 minutes into the journey, Des Moines Register and local outlet KCCI reported. The pilot decided to make an emergency landing after encountering an unspecified mechanical issue, Des Moines airport communications manager Sarah Hoodjer told Des Moines Register. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! The plane, which carried 119 passengers, landed back in Des Moines at 6:40 a.m. Passengers were safely evacuated with no injuries suffered, the outlet reported, citing Hoodjer. 'Crews are investigating what caused the sudden landing,' she told Des Moines Register. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to the outlet, the mechanical issue was looked over after the plane returned to Des Moines International Airport and was expected to take off once the issue was fixed. Some of the passengers waited to get back on the plane after the issue was fixed, while others decided to rebook with another American Airlines flight to Chicago. The airline was scheduled to make two more flights to Chicago on Saturday. One was set to depart at 150 pm and the other at 5:56 p.m. local time, per Des Moines Register. PEOPLE has reached out to the Des Moines airport communications manager for comment. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Plane heading to Chicago makes emergency landing in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — A flight heading for Chicago made an emergency landing at the Des Moines International Airport Saturday morning. A spokesperson from the DSM airport told WHO 13 News that an American Airlines flight departed Saturday morning from Des Moines and was destined for Chicago. Former Ottumwa deputy fire chief charged with theft The flight encountered an unspecified mechanical issue and requested an emergency landing. It touched down safely at 6:40 a.m. in Des Moines. The plane was evacuated, and passengers have been rebooked on other American Airlines flights. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Germany-bound United flight returns to Houston, canceled due to 'maintenance issue,' airline says
The Brief A United flight heading to Germany returned to Bush Airport on Saturday night. Houston fire officials found no issues with the plane. The flight was eventually canceled. HOUSTON - United Airlines says they're assisting customers after canceling a flight due to a plane issue. What we know The issue happened on United flight UA46, which was set to fly from Bush Airport to Frankfurt Airport in Germany. The flight reportedly took off at about 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, but officials with the Houston Airport System say the plane landed back at Bush at about 7:45 p.m. Houston fire officials say they were alerted about the plane having a mechanical issue. They had a crew waiting for the plane to return to Bush. Fire officials say the plane landed safely, and no smoke or flames were seen. United Airlines confirmed with FOX 26 that the flight was canceled that night. What we don't know There's no information on the "maintenance issue" itself. What they're saying United Airlines sent the following statement to FOX 26: "On May 31, United flight 46 from Houston to Frankfurt safely returned to Houston to address a maintenance issue. The plane had to release fuel to avoid landing overweight. The flight cancelled last night, and we expect to reaccommodate our customers and get them on their way." The Source Information in this report comes from representatives of the Houston Airport System, Houston Fire Department, and United Airlines.
