LOS ANGELES -- Aeromexico Flight 18 aborted take-off from Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday morning because of two blown tires.
Airport officials initially reported mechanical failures at about 6:30 a.m. for the Boeing 737 plane bound for Mexico. All 129 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated. A runway was temporarily closed until the aircraft could be taken to a remote gate for inspection and maintenance.
Passengers were expected to be booked on the airline's four flights later in the day, LAX officials said. No flights have been delayed.
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Rendering of Aeromexico 737-800 with Split Scimitar Winglets. (PRNewsFoto/Aviation Partners Boeing)