Incident Overview - A Delta Air Lines plane experienced an engine fire while preparing for takeoff at Orlando International Airport, leading to the evacuation of nearly 300 passengers [1][5] - The aircraft, an Airbus A330, was bound for Atlanta, covering a distance of over 400 miles with an estimated flight time of around one hour and 40 minutes [5] Emergency Response - Passengers were seen evacuating the aircraft using escape slides as flames and smoke were reported from the right engine [2][6] - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an investigation into the incident [5] Company Actions - Delta Air Lines confirmed that its flight crews followed proper evacuation procedures upon observing flames in the engine [5] - Maintenance teams will inspect the aircraft, and additional aircraft will be provided to assist affected customers in reaching their destinations [7] Industry Context - This incident is part of a series of high-profile aviation events raising safety concerns in the US aviation industry [9] - Previous incidents include an engine fire on an American Airlines jet and a mid-air collision resulting in fatalities [10]