Flybe door panel fell

A report by Air Accidents Investigation Branch has revealed that the engine door panel which fell off during take off from Southampton Airport on the 22 April 2010 had not been secured properly.

The Flybe aircraft had been inspected by the captain prior to departure.

The incident was noted and reported by a pilot who was sitting in a plane and saw the panel detach from the aircraft. Air traffic control was informed and the information was then passed on to the flight crew, who were unaware of the incident.

Thankfully the flight landed safely and no passengers onboard were injured.

Flybe reveals Impressive Figures

Regional budget airline Flybe has revealed profits of £5.7m for the year ending March 2010, which means that the company that only just broke even the year before remained in profit throughout the recession and the ash cloud problems.

The privately owned Exeter firm is the largest domestic carrier in the UK and intends to extend its service as it is currently sourcing deals with Air France, Olympic Air Of Greece and Finnair in an attempt to roll out its regional business model.