Air India Express Flight With 148 Passengers Suffers Bird Strike, Lands Safely At Bengaluru Airport
Bengaluru, Oct 20: An Air India Express flight travelling from Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh to Bengaluru has reported a bird strike, but landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport here, official sources said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Monday, and 148 passengers were reportedly on board. No injuries were reported for passengers or crew members, sources added. Air India, Air India…
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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