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A Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner experienced a bird strike shortly after takeoff from Rome Fiumicino Airport, causing flames to spew from one of its engines. The plane, carrying 249 passengers and 16 crew members, safely returned to the airport after dumping fuel and circling off the coast of Italy. The airline apologized for the incident, emphasizing the crew's adherence to safety procedures.
A Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner bound for Shenzhen, China, returned safely to Rome's Fiumicino Airport after hitting a bird shortly after takeoff, causing an engine fire. The plane, carrying 249 passengers and 16 crew members, dumped fuel over the sea before landing. The incident, which is under investigation, did not cause delays at the airport.
A Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner experienced an engine fire shortly after taking off from Rome's Fiumicino airport, prompting the aircraft to return and land safely after dumping fuel over the sea. The flight was en route to Shenzhen, China, and the cause of the fire remains unknown. No delays were reported at the airport.
Hainan Airlines has partnered with Chinese startup Rokid to offer passengers free access to Rokid's augmented reality glasses for in-flight entertainment, making it the first large-scale use of AR glasses on flights. Passengers can use the glasses to watch 3D movies, read e-books, and play games instead of using built-in monitors. The initial trial period will coincide with the Lunar New Year holiday in China, and the startup is in talks with other airlines and transit systems to expand the use of AR glasses.
Hainan Airlines, one of China's biggest airlines, has been criticized for imposing strict weight requirements on female flight attendants. The airline issued guidelines stating that female flight attendants would be grounded if their weight exceeded the "standard limit" by 10%. The guidelines drew outrage online and questions about their legality. Though China once had national legislation allowing weight standards for flight attendants, it was abolished in 2001. A lawyer in China said the airline's policy was "very inappropriate and obviously illegal" and could constitute employment discrimination.
Hainan Airlines has defended its policy of imposing weight requirements on flight attendants, stating that it is based on a "standard human body weight reference" and is used to evaluate and manage the crew's "health, physical shape and posture." The airline confirmed that the policy applies to all flight attendants regardless of gender and cannot be interpreted as a simple criterion to suspend a flight attendant. The policy has sparked backlash on social media, with critics arguing that being a flight attendant is a physically demanding job that should prioritize strength and stamina over maintaining low weight.