Emirates Again !

[Bob C]

As reported on another board :

" Emirates B777 pulled out of takeoff after emitting smoke from rear


An Emirates B777-200 bound for Dubai was grounded after the pilot spotted
smoke coming from the rear of the aircraft on Wednesday. Fight EK856 from
Kuwait International Airport scheduled for a 09:40 departure was pulled out
of its takeoff as it was taxing towards the runway due to what is believed
to have been a technical fault. The service was carrying 346 passengers, and only one passenger had received minor injuries when he panicked, left his
seat and fell down. An Emirates spokesperson commented to state media that, "Preliminary information indicates that the source of the smoke may be the engine exhaust. Investigations are ongoing to identify the cause."

Passengers were put onto another plane after their service was cancelled and another aircraft deployed out to Kuwait. "