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Engine Fire Forces Emergency Landing; Passengers Send Farewells

8/20/2025

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Story summary
  • A Condor Airlines Boeing jet had an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Corfu, leading to an emergency landing in Brindisi, Italy.
  • Passengers sent "goodbye" texts during the incident as flames were visible from the engine.
  • The aircraft, with 273 passengers and eight crew members, landed safely, and an investigation is underway.
  • Passengers encountered accommodation challenges due to limited hotel availability in Brindisi.