Aging Boeing 777 Grounded After Emergency Diversion to Edinburgh
AviationNews – United Airlines pulls a Boeing 777-200ER from service following an emergency diversion to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) last week. The crew made the safety-first decision after detecting a persistent burning smell onboard, raising new concerns over the reliability of long-haul carriers' aging widebody fleets. The incident occurred on December 4, 2025, involving United Flight UA949, a scheduled service from London Heathrow (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO).
