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INCIDENT Two American Airlines Boeing 787s have been covered in foam after a fire suppression system was activated

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Last updated: May 17, 2020, 15:11 UTC
Published: Sunday, May 17, 2020, at 16:00 UTC
Category: Emergency
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The a fire suppression system was activated in one of the carrier’s giant aircraft hangars at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ0gQ5FGVQQ

Fire retardant foam is highly corrosive to an aircraft. All the parts affected by the foam need to be carefully analysed and then cleaned.

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