Delta Airlines’ mechanic found dead

A Delta Air Lines employee was found dead Tuesday morning near an airplane at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The Hennepin County medical examiner’s office identified the worker as 47-year-old Jesse Paul Stygar of Rosemount.

At 5:30 AM on Tuesday, Minneapolis Saint Paul airport police received a phone call indicating that a mechanic for Delta Airlines was injured and required medical assistance at Gate G14.

When emergency medical responders arrived, the Delta mechanic, Stygar was inside of one of the landing gear doors and had no pulse.

Employees report at the time Mr. Stygar was working on the landing gear doors in the wheel well area of an Airbus A319, Flight 2789 that was to depart to St. Louis at 7 AM. The Medical examiner’s office has indicated Mr. Stygar died of a head injury.

The Airbus A319 has been taken out off service pending investigation of this accident. Passengers were transferred to different aircraft and the flight to St. Louis departed on time.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends and offer our full support to them and our people in Minneapolis.” Delta spokesman Anthony Black said.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), NTSB, FAA and airport police along with the medical examiner’s office will be investigating.

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A330-200: A first for Hong Kong, another for Turkish

Hong Kong Airlines

This week, Hong Kong (HK) Airlines received an A330-200, its first Airbus aircraft, which is planned to launch services to Europe by the end of this month, primarily flying to Moscow. According to HK Airlines’ President Yang Jian Hong, “The arrival of the A330 is a milestone for Hong Kong Airlines as we expand into the long-haul market.”The A330-200s are equipped with Panasonic Avionics’ eX2 IFE and communication systems.

An A330-200 Emirates

While that is a first for HK, it’s an addition to Turkish Airlines’ fleet which is set for delivery in July 2011.

The A330-200 will be equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines. The purchase is a part of existing orders for ten A330-300s, two A330-200 freighters and twenty-four A320 family aircraft signed last year. As part of its 2009-13 fleet plan calling for 105 new aircraft, Turkish also placed an order with Boeing for twelve 777-300ERs, ten 737-800 and ten 737-900ERs. It holds options on a further ten A319s/A321s and fifteen 737s.

An A330 Turkish Airlines

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