A FedEx Boeing 767-3S2F aircraft (N178FE) returned back to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) due to issues with its right engine.

Footage captured just before 8 a.m. on Saturday shows flames erupting from beneath the aircraft as it ascended.

FedEx Flight 3609 was headed for Indianapolis when the incident occurred.

“FedEx Flight 3609 from Newark to Indianapolis experienced a bird strike during takeoff. Our crew declared an emergency and returned safely to Newark. We are thankful for the quick actions of our crew and first responders,” a representative from FedEx said.

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United Airlines flight UA1544 departed Newark at 06:16 EST for a flight to Las Vegas.

The Boeing 757 with registration N48127 stopped the climb very low at only 3,000ft after pilots detected a technical issue with the 27 year-old aircraft.

in a statement that there were 176 passengers and six crew on board the flight when a potential mechanical issue occurred.

The 757 landed safely on runway 22L and taxied to the gate where all passengers deplaned normally.

“United flight 1544 to Las Vegas returned to Newark Liberty International Airport to address a possible mechanical issue,” the spokesperson said. 

United provided passengers with a different aircraft to continue their travel to Las Vegas, the spokesperson said. 

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Friday, February 7 2025, United Airlines flight UA164 departed Newark terminal C for 12h 55m flight to Dubai.

After takeoff, the Boeing 777-200ER (registration N79011) stopped the climb at 19,000 ft when the crew noticed a technical issue with the aircraft.

The plane entered a holding pattern for 45 minutes and descended to FL88 before starting approach to EWR Airport.

The Boeing 777 returned to Newark 1 hour and 42 minutes after departure then was taken out of service to address a technical issue.

The airline planned a new departure at 01:00 am but the flight was finally canceled due to “forecasted or severe weather conditions”.

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United Airlines flight, operated by Republic Airways, returned back to New York’s Newark Liberty International Airport after the crew reported a burning smell in the cabin.

The light UA3439 to Detroit departed Newark airport at 4:35 p.m. and climbed to 19,000 ft but turned back to Newark, returned at 5:21 p.m.

Passengers of the Embraer 170-100SE (registration N642RW) were evacuated via emergency slides. They were taken to the terminal on a bus. No injuries have been reported.

Arriving flights have been delayed between 1 hour and 1 hour and 15 minutes, while inbound flights are delayed at their origin station up to 1 hour, according to FlightAware.

Departures experienced approximately 40 minute delays after ground stop was lifted.

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Three United flights and an Alaska Airlines flights to Newark are currently diverting due to an equipment outage.

Diverting flights:

• UA1276 from Houston
• UA169 from Venice
• UA3684 from St Louis
• AS280 from Seattle
• AF62 from Paris
• UA3406 from Charlotte

Flight on hold:

• UA1496 from San Francisco
• UA380 from Chicago
• UA1571 from Las Vegas
• UA65 from Lisbon
• B62356 from Montego Bay

UPDATE #1
Current Airport Config:

• Arrival Runway 22L
• Departure Runway 22R
• Arrival Rate 40

UPDATE #2
FAA says a ground stop is in effect.

UPDATE #3
Ground stop lifted, flight operations are slowly resuming.

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United flight UA170 departed late Thursday, June 27 2024 from Newark for a 7-hour flight to Venice, in Italy.

The flight was operated by a Boeing 767-400ER (registration N59053) which is part of the airline’s fleet since almost 24 years.

This specific Boeing 767 already suffered a technical issue 2 months ago, forcing the aircraft to return to the origin airport.

The same situation occurred as the plane climbed to 11,000 ft, entered a hold before returning to Newark about 2 hours later.

The 23-year-plane was replaced by another Boeing 767-400 ER (registration N76065) which departed 2 hours later.

Flight UA170 is expected to land 5 hours late in Venice.

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A flight to New York Newark is currently diverting to Dublin due to a medical situation on board.

The Boeing 787-10 (registration N13018) departed Brussels at 11:17 CEST. But one hour into the flight, the crew started to change route.

Pilots also informed the ATC about a unruly passenger and requested to divert to the closest main airport.

We diverted to Dublin so our team can address an urgent customer situation on your plane. We’re sorry for any inconvenience and we appreciate your patience.

United Airlines

9 months agoJune 3, 2024 11:36

Landed!

Flight #UA998 has landed on Southern runway at Dublin Airport and now taxiing to a remote area.

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The FAA issued ground stops at JFKand LaGuardia Airport Thursday morning as a severe thunderstorm moved through the tri-state area.

The ground stops were issued around 9:30 a.m., and it was expected to lift at about 12 p.m., according to the FAA.

By 10:40 a.m., the ground stop at Newark was lifted, but flights were still seeing significant delays.

Flights at all three airports were already seeing delays up to nearly two hours.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning throughout New York City and the surrounding areas until 10:45 a.m. Heavy downpours hit around 10 a.m. Hail and wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour were expected throughout the morning.

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United #UA905 departed London Heathrow Thursday, May 9 2024 at 10:05 BST. The flight was operated by a Boeing 767-300ER (registration N685UA).

About 4 hours into the flight, while crossing the Atlantic, the aircraft turned around and the pilots squawked 7700 (general emergency) due to a broken winshield.

The flight landed safely on runway 27R at London Heathrow at 15.05 BST while the flight operations were switched to runway 27L.

Your flight is canceled because we needed to take the plane out of service to address a technical issue.

United Airlines

The flight is cancelled and the airline is checking for alternative options.

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The Federal Aviation Authority has issued several ground stops at airports including JFK and EWR after an earthquake have hit the New York area.

A 4.7 earthquake rattled New York City and the surrounding area Friday morning. 

The quake was centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, 40 miles west of New York City. It happened at approximately 10:20 a.m. 

Ground crews are inspecting the runways.

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey may impact some air traffic facilities in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Air traffic operations are resuming as quickly as possible.

FAA statement

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