Ryanair planes: three technical failures in a week
The low-cost airline could end up under the scrutiny of EASA, as requested to the EU Commission by some parliamentarians
In the space of just seven days, Ryanair has been in the spotlight for three separate technical problems on its aircraft. The latest occurred yesterday morning at Brindisi airport, where a plane from Memmingen, Germany, reported a problem with its engine fire protection system shortly before landing. Fortunately, the alarm was quickly resolved and passengers disembarked without further problems, unlike last Thursday's episode, when an engine fire forced the emergency evacuation of the 184 people on board via slides.
Just a few days earlier, another Ryanair aircraft had suffered a tire explosion during landing at Bergamo-Orio al Serio, causing considerable inconvenience but, fortunately, without any injuries. These events highlighted safety issues that required immediate intervention, as demonstrated by the decision to keep the aircraft involved in the latest incident on the ground for further checks after landing.
Despite the unforeseen events, operations at Brindisi airport have not been suspended, except for the brief closure following Thursday's fire, which temporarily interrupted air traffic and diverted flights to other airports.
The low-cost carrier now faces growing concerns about the safety of its aircraft, although no recent incidents have resulted in injuries or serious consequences for passengers. Ryanair has confirmed that all necessary measures are being implemented to ensure the maximum safety of its flights.
On this topic see also the articles published by AVIONEWS 1 and 2.
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