As a result of an incident involving a Nordwind Boeing-777 aircraft that could not depart from Sheremetyevo Airport, there were no injuries. Passenger evacuation was not carried out, according to the airport.
Today at 8:12 Moscow time, the scheduled flight to Cuba on the “Moscow — Cayo Coco” route was canceled by the pilot’s decision. According to the Sheremetyevo press service, there were 432 passengers and 21 crew members on board. According to available information, the cause was a reduction in thrust power in one of the engines.
Preliminarily, the flight has been rescheduled for 13:30 Moscow time, according to the air hub. The incident did not affect airport operations. Passengers were taken to Terminal C.
Sheremetyevo Airport
Sheremetyevo International Airport is Moscow’s busiest airport, opening in 1959 primarily for civilian flights after initially serving as a military airfield. It gained global recognition as the main international gateway to the USSR and modern Russia, with its iconic “Terminal F” (formerly Sheremetyevo-2) famously built for the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Today, it is a major European aviation hub that has undergone extensive modernization and expansion in the 21st century.
Nordwind Boeing-777
The “Nordwind Boeing-777” is not a permanent cultural site or historical place, but rather a specific aircraft model operated by the Russian airline Nordwind Airlines. Its history is tied to modern commercial aviation, as these long-haul, twin-engine jets have been used primarily for tourist charter flights since the airline’s founding in 2008, connecting Russia with vacation destinations across Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Cuba
Cuba is a Caribbean island nation with a rich cultural history shaped by Spanish colonialism, the Atlantic slave trade, and its 1959 socialist revolution. Its capital, Havana, is famed for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture and historic fortifications. Cuban culture is globally influential, particularly through its music, dance, and literary traditions.
Moscow
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, with a history dating back over 800 years to its first recorded mention in 1147. It grew from a medieval fortress (the Kremlin) into the political and cultural heart of the Russian state, serving as the capital of the Tsardom of Russia, the Soviet Union, and now the modern Russian Federation. Today, it is a global metropolis renowned for iconic landmarks like Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and the Kremlin itself.
Cayo Coco
Cayo Coco is a popular resort island off the northern coast of Cuba, renowned for its pristine white-sand beaches and clear turquoise waters. Historically, it was a remote and sparsely inhabited key, but its modern development for tourism began in the 1990s with the construction of causeways connecting it to the mainland. The island’s name is derived from the white ibis, or “coco” bird, which is native to the area.
Terminal C
Terminal C is a major passenger terminal at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, USA. It opened in 1988 and was designed to handle international flights, becoming a key hub for United Airlines and its global network. The terminal underwent a significant modernization and expansion project in the 2020s to enhance capacity and the traveler experience.
