Storm Causes Damage to Three Air India Aircraft at Delhi Airport
Three Air India Aircraft Damaged at Delhi Airport After Ground Equipment Hits Them During Storm
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Three Air India aircraft at Terminal 2 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were damaged after being struck by ground support equipment during a storm. The incident occurred without prior weather warnings from Air Traffic Control, leading to operational disruptions.
- 01The incident occurred on Sunday due to strong winds and rain affecting ground support equipment.
- 02All three damaged Air India aircraft were parked at Terminal 2 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- 03Ground equipment from Air India Engineering and IndiGo was displaced by the weather, causing the collisions.
- 04Air Traffic Control did not issue any weather warnings prior to the incident, according to the airport operator.
- 05While two of the damaged aircraft are expected to return to service soon, the third will require more time for repairs.
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On Sunday, three narrowbody aircraft belonging to Air India sustained damage at Terminal 2 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi due to ground support equipment being displaced by sudden strong winds and rain. The airport operator confirmed that the equipment, which belonged to both Air India Engineering and IndiGo, collided with the parked aircraft, resulting in their removal from operation. Notably, Air Traffic Control had not provided any warnings regarding the weather changes that precipitated the incident. An airline source indicated that the adverse weather conditions also affected aircraft from other operators. Of the three Air India aircraft involved, two are anticipated to resume operations shortly, while the third will require additional time for repairs. Air India has not issued an official comment regarding the incident, which highlights the potential risks associated with extreme weather at busy airports.
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The incident has led to operational disruptions at Delhi Airport, affecting flight schedules and aircraft availability.
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