The incident follows a series of major North American aviation disasters that have put a spotlight on flight safety issues.
A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport after a bird strike caused an engine fire. The incident occurred during the morning commute, with no injuries reported and the fire contained to the engine. The crew calmly handled the situation, and the plane landed safely. The flight, originally heading to Indianapolis, returned to Newark. FedEx commended the crew's professionalism and the response of first responders.
