Carnacalla wrote: » 747 inbound SNN. 19,000ft and decending. Stobart about to turn for approach, wind 240 degrees 40kts G 49kts.
fricatus wrote: » TK1969 and TK1997, both Turkish B737MAX aircraft flying to Birmingham and Gatwick respectively are returning to base in Istanbul, presumably because of the UK CAA's announcement.
GM228 wrote: » Seems all TK 737MAX's are turning back to Istanbul, next to ground?
Nijmegen wrote: » I can imagine the onboard announcement. "We're returning to Istanbul as this aircraft has been grounded for safety reasons. Please enjoy the remainder of the flight."
Trebor176 wrote: » A UKL AN12 must be diverting over London. A strange flight path, 2,775 feet, and around half way through it's journey
Pussyhands wrote: » Or "We are returning to Istanbul due to safety concerns with this aircraft" :pac::pac::pac:
Nijmegen wrote: » G-CIVT (Virgin Atlantic 789) currently en route as VIR835P LHR-SNN. In for maintenance?
BobbyPropane wrote: » TVS202P Boeing 737 Max over EU Airspace
fricatus wrote: » Most likely a positioning flight with no passengers on board. These are allowed AFAIK.
Tenger wrote: » Yup, IATA rules vary for ferry flights vs passenger flights.
Tenzor07 wrote: » Max 8's stuck all over the EU from the Canary Islands to Finland, so it would seem they aren't allowed to fly empty or full...
BZ wrote: » I hear the Norwegians in DUB will be moved to SNN for parking. Probably require a special ferry permit from the authority of the country a Max is in or plans to overfly enroute back to its base.
GM228 wrote: » They can't fly with an AD in place, it is essentially them loosing their airworthiness certification temporarily. FAO the EASA AD:https://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/EASA_AD_2019_0051_E.pdf/EAD_2019-0051-E_1
Bussywussy wrote: » Single Ferry flight is allowed up to 3 cycles if you read the AD