Boeing 787 makes emergency landing in Rome after bird strike causes engine fire

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A Hainan Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Rome after a bird strike caused a fire in one of its engines shortly after take-off. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was carrying 249 passengers and 16 crew members. The flight, which was headed to Shenzhen, China, returned safely to Fiumicino Airport. The crew followed safety procedures and landed the plane at 11:06 AM local time. Footage showed flames erupting from the engine, prompting the plane to circle over the sea to dump fuel before landing. All passengers disembarked safely, and the airline is providing follow-up assistance.


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