An EgyptAir Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (SU-GEW, MSN 65093/885), built in 2019 and operating a non-scheduled passenger charter flight from Jeddah (King Abdulaziz International Airport) to Conakry (Gbessia International Airport), experienced an en-route birdstrike while beginning its descent over BURKINA FASO on 14 June 2026 at around 03:10 UTC. The aircraft, which was carrying 308 occupants, was reportedly chartered for Hajj pilgrimage return operations from SAUDI ARABIA. Following the incident, the crew diverted the flight to Bamako as a precautionary measure, where it landed safely without any fatalities or injuries. The aircraft’s condition remains officially unconfirmed, though initial reports indicate it sustained no catastrophic damage.
A Busy Bee Congo Fokker 50 (5U-NAA, MSN 20313), powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW125B engines, was involved in an incident on 17 June 2026 while conducting a passenger landing operation at an unspecified airport in the DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO. During the landing phase, the aircraft reportedly suffered an engine failure, prompting an incident classification and triggering an ongoing investigation. No fatalities or injuries have been…
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