Air India Express flight suffers bird strike, lands safely in Bengaluru
An Air India Express flight en route from Bhogapuram to Bengaluru encountered a bird strike on Monday, yet all 148 passengers and crew emerged safely. Following the event, technical teams diligently inspected the aircraft, confirming it was in good condition for future flights. Notably, a comparable bird strike event affected an Emirates flight just days earlier on October 17.
On October 20, an Air India Express flight carrying 148 passengers from Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh, to Bengaluru experienced a bird strike, yet managed to land safely at Kempegowda International Airport. According to official sources, this incident occurred on Monday with no reported injuries to passengers or crew members. The airline, Air India Express, has temporarily suspended flights to Saudi Arabia due to regional tensions and these operations are expected to resume by October 24.
Following the bird strike, the aircraft underwent an inspection to check for any damage or engine issues. Technical teams confirmed that the plane was serviceable and, as per Air India Express, there was no impact on their operations.
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