EL AL Maintenance, Mechanical and Mishaps
Nov 18, 2019, 1:49 pm
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Nov 19, 2019, 1:18 am
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Nov 22, 2019, 6:55 am
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"STOPOVER in Boston inbound from Luton, then off to Victorville for pickle fork repairs: 4X-EKM, Boeing 737-800 El Al."
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Dec 1, 2019, 1:34 am
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LY26 EWR-TLV last night was diverted to YYT in Canada due to a medical emergency on board.
Seems to be on its way now arriving several hours late....
Seems to be on its way now arriving several hours late....
Dec 1, 2019, 4:35 pm
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Dec 2, 2019, 3:54 am
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Dec 2, 2019, 1:58 pm
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Dec 14, 2019, 10:48 am
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Seems a tug driver didn’t want to wait for a guide and dragged an LY 787 into a pole. Significant damage and flight back from Vegas cancelled.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/el-al-...-in-las-vegas/
https://www.timesofisrael.com/el-al-...-in-las-vegas/
Dec 15, 2019, 1:12 am
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Completely not EL AL's fault here. The fault lies with the airport staff. That it broke so much either indicates egregious negligence on the part of the airport or issues directly from Boeing.
LY will have significant IRROPS now and they should absolutely sue to have the airport pay for the damages (both fixing the plane and the cost of a new short-term lease).
LY will have significant IRROPS now and they should absolutely sue to have the airport pay for the damages (both fixing the plane and the cost of a new short-term lease).
Dec 15, 2019, 1:45 am
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El Al plane grounded after striking electric pole in Las Vegas
Dec 15, 2019, 9:22 am
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Dec 15, 2019, 9:41 am
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In the US, the tug drivers are not employed by the airports; they are employees of the airlines or companies which are contracted by the airlines to provide ground, fuel and maintenance services. At LAS those are Aerotek, Certified Aviation Services, Flightcheck Commerical Aviation Services, Jet Aircraft Maintenance, Menzies Aviation, Nevada Airline Service and Swissport. I have no idea which one(s) El Al uses.