German BFU Chides Airbus For Inadequate Smoke, Fire Alerts

The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) says Airbus put certain A330 and A340 operators at risk for in-flight smoke events, diversions and fire between 2005 and 2011 by not properly warning them of a 2005 incident involving the power unit for an onboard light. “Important...

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