TOKYO (AP) — Japan Airlines is experiencing financial losses resulting from the recent accident involving a Boeing 777 jet in Tokyo. The incident occurred on Friday, with the plane’s engine on fire after takeoff. The airline is now assessing the financial impact of the incident, taking into account the cost of repairs and potential compensation for affected passengers.
The Boeing 777 was en route to Tokyo from Naha, the capital of Okinawa Prefecture. Dramatic footage of the engine on fire circulated on social media, raising concerns about the safety of the aircraft. Japan Airlines has since grounded its fleet of 13 Boeing 777s equipped with the same Pratt & Whitney engines as a precaution.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States have also ordered extra inspections of Boeing 777 planes with Pratt & Whitney engines. This incident marks the second serious malfunction of a Boeing 777 within a year, following a similar incident in the Netherlands in 2020.
The financial impact of the incident has prompted Japan Airlines to revise its financial outlook for the fiscal year. The airline is currently evaluating the potential impact on future flight schedules and passenger bookings. It remains to be seen how Japan Airlines will navigate the financial and operational challenges stemming from this incident.
Japan Airlines is currently assessing the financial impact of the recent incident involving a Boeing 777 jet in Tokyo, including the cost of repairs and potential compensation for affected passengers. The airline has also grounded its fleet of Boeing 777s with the same Pratt & Whitney engines, as additional inspections are ordered by aviation authorities. This incident marks the second serious malfunction of a Boeing 777 within a year, prompting concerns about the safety of the aircraft.