At around 17.15 local time a GPU (Ground Power Unit) took fire near a Qatar Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Firefighting vehicles were immediately dispatched and surrounded the aircraft.
Flights are being diverted or holding near Farnborough.
Farnborough 2012: Exclusive Images: Ground Power Unit takes fire near Boeing 787. Firefighting vehicles dispatched.
Published on: July 11, 2012 at 5:31 PM
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