Qantas Flight's Emergency Landing Sparks Runway Fire at Sydney Airport
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A Qantas Boeing 737-800 made an emergency landing at Sydney Airport due to a contained engine failure shortly after takeoff, causing a grassfire on a nearby runway. The plane, bound for Brisbane, landed safely with no injuries reported. The incident led to a temporary ground stop and the cancellation or diversion of several flights. Qantas is investigating the cause of the engine issue and has assured passengers of their safety.
Topics:business#boeing-737-800#emergency-landing#engine-failure#qantas#sydney-airport#transportation
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