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An American Airlines flight from Philadelphia to Italy was diverted to Rome Fiumicino Airport because the plane was too large to land at Naples International Airport, leading to a bus transfer for passengers to their final destination.
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.