A Southwest flight from San Antonio to El Paso safely landed after the smell of smoke was detected in the cabin and a flight attendant reported feeling sick. Southwest spokesman Brian Parrish said Tuesday that the captain declared an emergency and landed the Boeing 737 at El Paso International Airport on Monday. Parrish says there was no fire. Firefighters did a heat test, found nothing and cleared the jet to taxi to the gate. As for the flight attendant who became ill, The El Paso Times reports the person asked to be taken to a hospital. Parrish says the crew member was treated and released.<br/>
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West Africa-based Mauritania Airlines has finalized an order for one Boeing 737-800NG, valued at $96m at current list prices. “The Boeing 737 is the backbone of Mauritania Airlines fleet because of its efficiency and superior operating economics,” Mauritania Airlines CEO Mohamed Radhy Bennahi said. “The addition of this new 737-800 will greatly expand our network and enhance the overall travel experience of our passengers.” “Mauritania Airlines has been an important player in West African aviation for several years,” Boeing Commercial Airplanes VP-sales, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean Van Rex Gallard said.<br/>