Global operation returns vulnerable and endangered animals.
Ethiopian Bale Robe Wako Gutu Airport terminal project receives a grand inauguration.
IATA follows successful Guyana CORSIA EEU procurement event with second event in Q1.
Lufthansa Technik Inducts First LEAP Engine at XEOS in Poland.
Eurowings sets sights on the largest fleet modernization in its history.
Denver International Airport and Lufthansa German Airlines announce the Airbus A380 will operate to Munich in Summer 2025.
Boeing Partners with Norsk e-Fuel to advance SAF production and reduce aviation emissions.
TSA catches airline contractor with loaded gun at Pittsburgh International Airport.
Worldwide incidents and accidents.
Bonus video - Four hours in Kruger
AIRLINES, AIRPORTS & AIRLINERS NEWS
GLOBAL OPERATION RETURNS VULNERABLE AND ENDANGERED ANIMALS
A global operation has successfully returned nearly 1000 vulnerable and endangered animals to Madagascar, in what has evolved into one of the world's largest repatriations in the fight against illegal wildlife trade.
Earlier this year, nearly 1000 tortoises and lemurs were seized as part of an international law enforcement operation while being trafficked through Thailand for likely sale into the international illegal pet trade. This operation was orchestrated by Thai authorities with the support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Wildlife Justice Commission, resulting in arrests in both Thailand and Madagascar.
Once the seized animals were in the custody of Thai authorities, The Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife programme convened and mobilised members of its Transport Taskforce, namely Qatar Airways Cargo and Airlink, who generously agreed to provide free transport to return the animals to Madagascar.
This undertaking marks one of the largest seizures and repatriations seen globally and is a complex, costly operation that wouldn't be possible without the collaborative effort of multiple global organisations.
The final shipment of animals arrived in Madagascar on December 12th with all animals being assessed and rehabilitated before being released back into an appropriate environment.
The Prince of Wales said: “This is an unprecedented feat for the fight against the illegal wildlife trade and demonstrates the immeasurable value of global cooperation in putting an end to these supply chains.
“Movements like this are only possible thanks to the work of United for Wildlife's incredible partner organisations. We must look to this collaborative model for future operations to ensure we are acting swiftly and safely to remove animals from the hands of criminals and return them to their natural habitats.”
Max Andonirina Fontaine, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Madagascar, supported this saying "This operation is a resounding victory of virtuous forces over criminal networks and marks one of the largest seizures and repatriations we have ever seen. Through unwavering perseverance, conviction, and commitment, we have demonstrated that unity is our greatest strength. While significant challenges remain, we are poised to overcome them by advancing our systems and maintaining our solidarity. The tide of fear must turn.”
Madagascar is home to an extremely biodiverse environment, but this makes many of the island's wildlife species vulnerable to illegal wildlife trafficking, particularly for the illegal pet trade.
Environmental and wildlife crime is the third-largest criminal activity in the world, costing billions of dollars per year with Southeast Asia seeing a high volume of animals being trafficked illegally from Madagascar.
The animals seized included ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta), common brown lemurs (Eulemur fulvus), Spider tortoise (Pyxis arachnoids), and radiated tortoises (Astrochelys radiata). Ring tailed lemurs are considered endangered, and common brown lemurs are vulnerable. Radiated tortoises and spider tortoises are both classified as critically endangered, with the pet trade being the primary threat to their survival in the wild.
Ghada Fathi Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime said: “I'm proud of UNODC's contribution to this operation, including supporting the repatriation process,” said Executive Director of UNODC Ms. Ghada Waly. “The nature of the operation highlights the importance of collaboration with the private sector, civil society, and international partners to combat wildlife crime, and I hope this success helps inform future efforts to tackle the illegal wildlife trade.”
Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo: “We are proud to have been able to support United for Wildlife in this very important operation of returning these animals back to their home in Madagascar. We are passionate about giving back where we can and setting new standards for animal transport. Our WeQare Rewild the Planet initiative is our commitment to returning wildlife and endangered species back to their natural habitat, free of charge. It takes a lot of planning and logistics for our team to organise moving so many animals, but at Qatar Airways Cargo, we recognise our responsibility extends far beyond the mere transportation of animals. We are committed to advocating for animal welfare globally, ensuring our operations respect and contribute positively to their overall well-being, and projects such as our state-of-the-art Animal Centre help us work towards this mission."
Hardus Kuschke, Airlink Executive Manager, Cargo: “It was without question a natural decision for Airlink Cargo to be part of the Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife's Transport Taskforce in the repatriation of some of the world's most vulnerable and endangered animals back to their natural habitats in Madagascar. Playing our part in the global fight against illegal wildlife trade underpins the values of our airline. Airlink is a responsible corporate citizen that engenders environmental sustainability across the entire transportation and tourism value chain - now, and for future generations,”
Edward Grace, Assistant Director U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement: “The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to working alongside our international partners to fight the scourge of illegal wildlife trafficking,” said Assistant Director Edward Grace, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement. “This operational success is the result of collaborative efforts between governments, law enforcement agencies, and non-government organizations. The repatriation of Madagascar's protected wildlife resources demonstrates the power of global cooperation in dismantling illegal wildlife trade networks and protecting our planet's biodiversity. This landmark operation, involving the seizure of critically endangered tortoises and lemurs, highlights the importance of international coordination in combating transnational environmental crimes and safeguarding some of the world's most threatened species.”
ETHIOPIAN BALE ROBE WAKO GUTU AIRPORT TERMINAL PROJECT RECEIVES A GRAND INAUGURATION
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline brand in Africa, and one of the fastest growing airline network in the world, proudly announces the inauguration of the newly built Wako Gutu Airport Terminal at Bale Robe in the presence H.E. Shimelis Abdisa, President of the Oromia Regional State, high government officials, Ethiopian Airlines Group executive management members and dignitaries.
The new state of the art airport terminal is aimed at advancing the socio-economic and cultural interrelation between the domestic regions and beyond providing seamless domestic air transportation service.
Regarding the inauguration of the new passenger terminal, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, "We are delighted to announce the completion of this terminal project, which brings an enhanced travel experience to our passengers flying to and from this destination. Our commitment to improving the airport experience across our domestic network drives us to invest in upgrades and renovations like this. We take great pride in delivering this state-of-the-art facility and look forward to offering our passengers an elevated level of comfort and convenience."
Bale is among the iconic Ethiopian tourist destinations, with its proximity to one of the most spectacular and extensive underground caverns in the world, “Holqa Sof Omar”, famously known as the Sof Omar cave. Ethiopian Airlines' flight to Bale Robe also plays a crucial role in enhancing the tourism potential of the Bale Mountains National Park by improving accessibility and promoting the region as a prime tourist destination.
Ethiopian Airlines continues to enhance regional connectivity, serving over 22 destinations across the country. Demonstrating its commitment to transforming domestic aviation, Ethiopian Airlines operates up to 14 weekly flights to and from Robe Wako Gutu Airport. This dedication is further highlighted by the recent inauguration of Gode Ugaas Miraad and Jinka Airports Terminals, the renovation of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport's Domestic Terminal, the resumption of services to Dembi Dollo and Axum Airports, the launch of new air services to Nekemite, and the inauguration of Bale Robe's Wako Gutu Airport Terminal Building along with its ancillary facilities.
Since the acquisition of the Ethiopian Airports Enterprise by Ethiopian Airlines Group as a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) in 2017, Ethiopian Airlines Group has taken over the administrative role including construction and renovation projects of airports in the country.
IATA FOLLOWS SUCCESSFUL GUYANA CORSIA EEU PROCUREMENT EVENT WITH SECOND EVENT IN Q1
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its intention to hold regular procurement events in 2025 for airlines to purchase Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs). This followed the successful conclusion of IATA's first procurement event with the following highlights: 32 airlines participated and 11 airlines purchased CORSIA Phase 1 EEUs from the Government of Guyana
This was the first large-scale purchase of CORSIA Phase 1 EEUs by airlines. The CORSIA EEUs purchased were Jurisdictional REDD+ ART Trees Guyana credits, which remain the only CORSIA EEUs available, and sold for $21.70 /tonne as part of the fixed-price auction/offering. These will be useable by airlines in fulfilling their CORSIA Phase 1 offsetting obligations covering traffic for the period 2024-2026. The EEUs must be cancelled by 31 January 2028.
The first procurement event was open to airlines only and ran from 28 October to 29 November 2024, and was supported by the Government of Guyana, Mercuria, and Xpansiv. Xpansiv operates, with IATA, the Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE) which facilitated the sale.
IATA, via the ACE, intends to host quarterly CORSIA EEUs procurement events for airlines in 2025, with the next event being held alongside Guyana and Mercuria in Q1.
Those involved with the first procurement event shared various perspectives:
“IATA's procurement event provided an optimal transparent and auditable process for Pegasus to purchase credits to fulfil our obligations under CORSIA. We were pleased to acquire EEUs to support the market for high-integrity carbon credits that are essential for airlines to meet the ambitious emissions goals set in CORSIA,” said Barbaros Kubatoglu, Pegasus Chief Financial Officer.
“The success of the first procurement event demonstrated the airline industry's commitment to both the offsetting and reduction aspects of CORSIA, which is essential to the sector's decarbonization goals. To serve the significant projected future demand for EEUs from airlines we look forward to holding similar events in 2025 and beyond. The major challenge is availability of credits to meet demand. The solution rests on the CORSIA agreement which obligates countries to make credits available. Other governments should follow Guyana's strong lead,” said Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA's Senior Vice President Sustainability and Chief Economist.
“This event was successful because the participating airlines showed that they are willing to pay fair price for the countries and communities doing the hard work of protecting forests and mitigating climate change. For too long, this price signal was missing. Valuing nature in this way marks an important step toward recognizing the true value of natural ecosystems for sustainable development. If this is sustained, we could finally see real progress on ambitious climate action through financing forests in a way that benefits buyers, sellers and the entire world,” said Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.
“Mercuria's mission is to leverage the power of markets to direct funds to vital carbon offset projects and enable companies to meet their emissions targets. The procurement event sent an important signal that EEUs command a premium price, which should encourage greater supply to flow to CORSIA rather than other sources of offset demand,” said James Cooper, Head of Origination EMEA, Environmental Products, Mercuria.
“Since 2020 we have worked with IATA to develop a secure marketplace and infrastructure enabling airlines to transact high-quality carbon credits, including EEUs to fulfil CORSIA obligations. We were excited by the enthusiastic uptake of the first procurement event last year and are encouraged by the growing number of airlines joining ACE to participate in future events,” said John Melby, CEO, Xpansiv.
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK INDUCTS FIRST LEAP ENGINE AT XEOS IN POLAND
Lufthansa Technik and LOT Polish Airlines are extending their cooperation in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). In this aim, Poland's largest airline recently awarded the MRO company a first batch of services on the latest-generation CFM International LEAP-1B* engines powering its Boeing 737 MAX fleet.
Fittingly, the first engine serviced under this contract was inducted in the airline's home country, at XEOS near Warsaw, marking Lufthansa Technik's first ever LEAP engine induction in its local joint venture with GE Aerospace. Almost in parallel, a second LEAP engine contracted to Lufthansa Technik was inducted into the company's Hamburg engine shop.
"After a positive experience with Lufthansa Technik's services for our older-generation CFM engines, we are confident to now also entrust our latest-generation CFM engines to their renowned expertise, part of which is even being delivered right here in Poland," said Maciej Maciejewicz, Head of Powerplant at LOT Polish Airlines.
"We are proud of our extensive LEAP capabilities - and now even more so, as with LOT we have won another internationally renowned airline for services on this latest-generation engine," said David Sturz, Corporate Sales Executive at Lufthansa Technik. "Having recently gained certification for LEAP engines, XEOS now ideally complements our LEAP engine shop in Hamburg and further supports our successful ramp-up for this important engine type. While it's great to see both facilities getting into action for our valued customer, it's especially great to service the first engine on LOT's home turf."
In the past year, Lufthansa Technik already carried out various MRO services for LOT. After the two companies signed an initial framework agreement in February, Lufthansa Technik Malta already carried out the first C-check on a Boeing 787 of the Polish flag carrier in April. In May, the contract for the first engine services for LOT's proven CFM56-7B engines used on Boeing 737NGs was signed. These services are being performed in Hamburg and are currently in full swing, now being complemented by the LEAP services in Warsaw and Hamburg.
EUROWINGS SETS SIGHTS ON THE LARGEST FLEET MODERNIZATION IN ITS HISTORY
The go-ahead has been given for one of the largest fleet modernizations in European aviation: Lufthansa Group has decided to allocate 40 brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft that have been ordered to Eurowings. The gradual integration of new short and medium-haul jets will pave the way for Eurowings to operate one of the youngest fleets in European air traffic in the future.
The approval does not just provide Lufthansa Group's value airline with state-of-the-art jets and engines that have particularly low fuel consumption and noise emissions thanks to their efficiency: Eurowings is also making significant progress towards more sustainable flying, as the latest generation of jets consumes up to 30 percent less kerosene and emits correspondingly less CO2. The order for 40 brand-new 737 aircraft is equivalent to an investment of around five billion dollars at list price. This makes it by far the largest and most expensive sustainability project in the more than 30-year history of Eurowings.
The Cologne-based airline has grown dynamically since the end of the pandemic and has established a strong position among the most popular airlines in Europe in what is known as “point-to-point traffic”. The British rating agency Skytrax named the company a four-star airline last year. Eurowings is now Germany's largest leisure airline and is the market leader at airports such as Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart and Cologne/Bonn.
Delivery of the first Boeing 737-8 MAX to Eurowings is scheduled to begin in 2027 and will be completed with a total of 40 jets by 2032. The new aircraft will gradually replace the Airbus A319 fleet as well as older Airbus A320 models. With its capacity for 189 passengers, the Boeing 737-8 MAX offers 39 additional seats compared to the A319. Its significantly longer range also makes it the perfect choice for longer medium-haul destinations, which Eurowings is increasingly offering in its portfolio. Eurowings guests can look forward to a redesigned cabin with more comfort on board and a travel experience that meets the latest airline standards.
Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of the Lufthansa Group: “Eurowings has established itself as the European point-to-point airline of the Lufthansa Group with a convincing strategy and thanks to its outstanding employees in an extremely competitive market. The company's strategic focus on expanding its tourism business and its consistent expansion in Europe is paying off for the entire Lufthansa Group. Our decision today is a well-deserved and strong signal for a successful future of Eurowings.”
Jens Bischof, CEO Eurowings: “Economic success makes Eurowings attractive for investment. At the same time, we have a responsibility to reconcile economic and ecological topics. With 40 state-of-the-art aircraft, we are laying the foundations for a successful Eurowings future that is geared towards ambitious sustainability goals. The largest investment in our company's history shows that we are making rapid progress towards low-emission flying - through significantly lower fuel consumption, lower emissions and significantly less noise. The high-cost efficiency of the new jets also enables us to continue to offer Eurowings customers fair and attractive fares. Without such a technological leap, an airline will hardly be able to operate successfully on the market in the 2030s.”
DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES ANNOUNCE THE AIRBUS A380 WILL OPERATE TO MUNICH IN SUMMER 2025
Following discussions with Lufthansa German Airlines, today we are jointly announcing the Airbus A380 will be used on flights between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Munich Airport (MUC) in the upcoming summer 2025 season. Ranking as the world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380 has never operated at DEN for regularly scheduled commercial service.
“Denver International Airport continues to lead the way as a world-class travel hub connecting Denver to the world,” said Mayor Mike Johnston. “As the new Airbus A380 takes to Denver's skies, it reinforces our vibrant city's status as a top-tier destination for business and leisure.”
Flights are scheduled to operate daily between April 30 through September 30. Lufthansa's A380 is configured with 509 seats which represents a capacity increase of nearly 75% over the 293-seat Airbus A350-900 currently scheduled to operate on the route.
“Next year marks the 10th anniversary of Lufthansa flights from Denver to Munich, as well as a total of 25 years serving the market out of Frankfurt,” said Dirk Janzen, Vice President Passenger Airlines Sales, The Americas, Lufthansa Group. “With this in mind, the strategic placement of Lufthansa's Airbus A380 aircraft on the Denver - Munich route certainly emphasizes the level of commitment that Lufthansa Group has towards Denver and the Rocky Mountain region.”
With the longest commercial service runway in the U.S. measuring 16,000 feet, DEN can safely operate the Airbus A380. The aircraft is scheduled to primarily operate at Gate A41 on Concourse A.
DEN and MUC share a long history, including a Sister Airport agreement that was signed in 1991. Lufthansa has operated nonstop service between Denver and Munich since May 2016, and United added flights in April 2022.
“This is a monumental occasion for DEN, in every sense of the word,” said DEN CEO Phil Washington. “We are grateful for Lufthansa's continued investment in Denver and the increased capacity this aircraft will provide for the 100 million annual passengers we're preparing to serve. We look forward to supporting them as they operate the world's largest aircraft at DEN.”
The first and only operation of an Airbus A380 at DEN occurred in November 2018. An Air France A380 scheduled to operate between Los Angeles and Paris diverted to DEN due to a medical emergency.
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BOEING PARTNERS WITH NORSK E-FUEL TO ADVANCE SAF PRODUCTION AND REDUCE AVIATION EMISSIONS
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has become a key project development partner of Norsk e-Fuel, supporting one of Europe's first industrial scale Power-to-Liquids (PtL) facilities. Boeing's investment will accelerate the production and availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Nordics and globally. It is also intended to support the commercial aviation industries and ICAO member states' common goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Norsk e-Fuel will produce jet fuel known as electro-SAF, or e-SAF. This involves the PtL process: using fossil-free power to generate green hydrogen and combining it with recycled CO2 from biogenic sources. This fuel can reduce the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of air travel by over 90% compared to conventional jet fuel.
Boeing and Norsk e-Fuel sign a strategic partnership agreement to accelerate the production and availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Nordics and globally. From left to right: Karl Hauptmeier, CEO, Norsk e-Fuel; Maria Laine, President of Boeing in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Nordics; Lars Bjørn Larsen, CCO, Norsk e-Fuel.
Boeing and Norsk e-Fuel sign a strategic partnership agreement to accelerate the production and availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Nordics and globally. From left to right: Karl Hauptmeier, CEO, Norsk e-Fuel; Maria Laine, President of Boeing in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Nordics; Lars Bjørn Larsen, CCO, Norsk e-Fuel.
“Our support of and collaboration with Norsk e-Fuel underscores the importance of using fossil-free energy to accelerate SAF production, which is key to reducing aviation's carbon emissions towards 2050,” said Steve Gillard, Boeing's regional sustainability director for Europe, Middle East, Türkiye, Africa and Central Asia. “Our partnership to advance e-fuels will help mobilize the commercialization of SAF in the Nordics and across the world, increasing accessibility and availability for our customers as we help build a robust SAF ecosystem.”
It is estimated that SAF accounted for only 0.53% of the global commercial fuel use in 2024. In Europe, the RefuelEU SAF initiative's proposed mandate aims to gradually increase the share of SAF, reaching a target of 6% by 2030, and 70% by 2050. There are also sub-mandates for e-SAF, such as that produced by Norsk e-Fuel, with targets of 1.2% in 2030 increasing to 35% in 2050.
Boeing's investment will contribute to achieving the SAF volumes needed by the EU commitments and strengthen national energy security across the Nordics. The partnership will also inform policies that enable the economic viability of the global SAF industry, while supporting long-term competitiveness of the aviation industry in the region.
“Our goal is to make e-fuels competitive with and eventually replace fossil fuels in critical infrastructures as SAF needs to become readily accessible and affordable for advancing aviation's decarbonization,” said Lars Bjørn Larsen, CCO of Norsk e-Fuel. “Boeing's investment will further accelerate our project pipeline and will facilitate the broader aviation industry's transition to net-zero emissions.”
The strategic partnership combines Boeing's SAF industry leadership and fuels expertise with Norsk e-Fuel's technology know-how and strong network of partners, including Norway's largest air carrier, Norwegian.
“We are pleased to welcome Boeing on board. Their investment marks a significant milestone for Norsk e-Fuel and confirms the positive development we have had. We look forward to leveraging Boeing's expertise and experience in the development and growth of this pioneering industry. This investment also reinforces the need for a supportive policy environment to fully realise the potential of e-fuels production in Norway, in line with the Norwegian parliament's call,” said Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian.
TSA CATCHES AIRLINE CONTRACTOR WITH LOADED GUN AT PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) intercepted a gun from an air carrier contractor on Saturday, Jan. 25. The 9mm handgun was loaded with 12 bullets, including one in the chamber.
It was the third firearm that TSA officers have detected so far this month at one of the checkpoints. Last year TSA officers intercepted 42 guns at the airport's checkpoints, the most of any airport in the state.
“This is an instance where our TSA officers stopped what could have been an insider threat, someone who was approved to have access to secure areas of the airport,” explained Gerardo Spero, TSA's Federal Security Director for Pennsylvania. “This individual's airport credentials have been confiscated and deactivated, without which he cannot work at the airport.”
“Everyone who wants access to the secure side of the airport is responsible for the contents of their carry-on bags. That includes everyone from travelers to airport, airline and concession employees and contractors,” he added.
Unsure if an item should be packed in a carry-on bag, checked bag, either or neither? Download the free myTSA app, which has a handy “What can I bring?” feature that allows you to type in the item to find out if it can fly. Or ask on Twitter or Facebook Messenger at @AskTSA. Travelers may send a question by texting “Travel” to AskTSA (275-872).
Bringing a gun to an airport checkpoint carries a federal civil penalty because TSA reserves the right to issue a civil penalty to travelers who have guns and gun parts with them at a checkpoint. Civil penalties for bringing a weapon into a checkpoint can reach up to $15,000, depending on the specific weapon and the circumstances. This applies to travelers with or without concealed gun carry permits because even though an individual may have a concealed carry permit, it does not allow for a firearm to be carried onto an airplane. This also applies to travelers who are enrolled in the TSA PreCheck® program, who will lose their TSA PreCheck privileges if they bring a gun to a checkpoint.
The complete list of civil penalties is posted online.
When a gun is detected in the checkpoint X-ray unit, the conveyor belt is stopped, and the police are notified. Police remove the carry-on bag from the X-ray unit because TSA does not want its officers handling firearms. Police determine whether a traveler is arrested or issued a criminal citation. Meanwhile the remaining passengers in the checkpoint lane either wait for the issue to be resolved or they are shifted to another checkpoint lane, thus delaying dozens of passengers from getting to their gates.
Cote d'Ivoire, over Daloa: A United Airlines flight UA613, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was en-route over Ivory Coast at FL360 when it reportedly suffered a sudden loss of altitude. Several passengers were injured in the event. ADS-B data suggest the altitude had dropped to at least 35825 feet, followed by an altitude gain and a brief altitude loss again, before the flight was able to maintain FL360 again at 00:34. The flight returned to Lagos (LOS). The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) stated that four passengers and two crew members sustained serious injuries, and an additional 27 passengers and five crew members had minor injuries.
France, Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG/LFPG): Air France flight AF7500, an Airbus A321-111, suffered an engine failure following a bird strike after take-off from Paris-CDG Airport. The flight crew declared an emergency and made an immediate return to CDG. The aircraft landed back at CDG, 15 minutes after take-off.
