Event Brief
Virgin Atlantic engineer dies after Dreamliner hangar accident
Filed: Jul 28, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
Summary: A Virgin Atlantic technician died after heavy machinery fell on him during Dreamliner maintenance at Heathrow.
WHO: Georgie Buxton; Virgin Atlantic
WHAT: Heavy machinery fell on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner technician during maintenance in a hangar.
WHEN: Jul 28, 2026 at 10:13 AM ET
WHERE: Heathrow Airport
WHY: The technician was seriously injured when equipment fell on him during maintenance work.
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