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The crew of Sichuan Airlines Flight 8633 were hailed as heroes by the public media and the captain, Liu Chuanjian was given a prize of 5 million yuan (£569,400). [ 17 ] The crew and pilots continue to work for Sichuan Airlines and the airline continues to keep flight 3U8633 in operation, flying the same route. [ 18 ]
On 14 May 2018, Sichuan Airlines Flight 8633, an Airbus A319-133 registered as B-6419, diverted to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport after one of the cockpit windshields on the copilot's side blew out during the climb towards cruising altitude. The aircraft landed safely with injuries sustained only to the copilot and a cabin crew member.
The airline was established on 19 September 1986 as Sichuan Airlines Company, its first flight was on 14 July 1988 between Chengdu and Wanzhou. [citation needed]The airline was later restructured as Sichuan Airlines Co., Ltd. on 29 August 2002, in which the Sichuan Airlines Co., Ltd. Group became the major shareholder (40%).
Air Lease Corporation Announces the Delivery of One New Airbus A330-300 to Sichuan Airlines LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today Air Lease Corporation (NYS: AL) announced the delivery of one new ...
While performing a flight mission, the crew of Sichuan Airlines flight 8633 suddenly encountered an extremely rare danger when the cockpit windshield glass burst and fell off at an altitude of 10,000 meters, causing the cabin to depressurize. The crew struggled to manually pilot the aircraft with very few instruments still in working order.
The aviation insurance industry could be looking at a claim for about $15-$20 million under the airline hull insurance policy, and total passenger liability claims of $120-$180 million due to the ...
The airport is also the principal hub and headquarters for Sichuan Airlines and Chengdu Airlines. China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Lucky Air, and Tibet Airlines also have bases at Chengdu Shuangliu Airport.
NTSB investigators reported discovering critical controls on some Boeing 737s — including its MAX airplanes — could jam after discovering a part that could fail.