Hainan Airlines flight catches fire shortly after takeoff from Rome

A Hainan Airlines flight caught fire shortly after taking off from Rome's Fiumicino airport on November 10, 2024. The right engine of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner ignited, reportedly due to a bird strike. The flight, headed to Shenzhen, had 249 passengers and 16 crew members on board. The crew safely returned to the airport after dumping fuel over the sea. Hainan Airlines confirmed the incident and stated that there was no disruption to air traffic. The airline followed safety procedures during the emergency.