Friday, July 19, 2013

A Japan Airlines Boeing Dreamliner Just Made A U-Turn Mid-Flight

A Japan Airlines 787 Dreamliner flying from Boston to Tokyo turned around not long after taking off and has returned safely to Boston:

The airline's website says the Boeing jet is returning to the airport "due to aircraft maintenance."

Right now, the plane is in a holding airport, possibly waiting for other traffic to clear out. It could also be dumping fuel, to make landing safer.

According to NYC Aviation, the issue has to do with the plane's fuel pump, and is not an emergency:

Boston Logan Airport confirmed the premature return is a precaution:

The plane has now landed safely in Boston:

boeing 787 jal return

Japan Airlines

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/jal-787-turns-around-mid-flight-2013-7

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