Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) temporarily suspended operations following an incident involving a JetBlue aircraft that resulted in an emergency evacuation on the airfield.
According to initial reports, JetBlue Flight B6 543, operated by an Airbus A320-200, evacuated passengers using emergency slides. The aircraft involved is registered as N640JB and is reported to be approximately 19 years old.
Air traffic communications indicated a report of smoke in the cabin, and audio referenced the evacuation slides (“chutes”) being deployed. The situation led to a temporary closure of the airport while emergency services responded and the affected area was secured. Further details, including the cause of the smoke report and the duration of operational impacts at EWR, are expected to be confirmed by the airline and airport authorities.
