Earlier this week, a Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) Airbus A330-300 departing Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in the US federal state of Massachusetts had to abort its takeoff due to a fiery engine issue. The incident, which was caught on camera, saw smoke and flames briefly erupt from the turbofan.

SWISS

Alliance

Star Alliance

Airline Group

Lufthansa Group

CEO

Dieter Vranckx

IATA/ICAO Code

LX/SWR

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As a result of this alarming occurrence, the aircraft involved returned to the gate, and was promptly taken out of service. Two days later, it remains on the ground in Boston , although its passengers weren't delayed quite so heavily. Indeed, a replacement aircraft was available to fly them home that same evening.

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