A number of delays have been reported since the incident
FILE PHOTO: A British Airways Boeing 777-200ER from London Gatwick to Vancouver aborted its takeoff due to hot brakes after it was forced to close its runway.plane, bound for Vancouver, was described by the major London airport as being stuck on the runway due to “having hot brakes”, leading to a “number of flights” being diverted.A London Gatwick spokesperson said: “The main runway was closed for a short time today due to a departing aircraft having hot brakes.
“Safety is our top priority and the dedicated airport fire service swiftly attended to support the aircraft. A number of flights were diverted. The runway is now open and operating as normal.” Hi Ben, the main runway was closed for a short time today due to a departing aircraft having hot breaks. Safety is our top priority and the dedicated airport fire service swiftly attended to support the aircraft. A number of flights were diverted. The runway is now 1/2Most Read By Subscribers
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