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  "id": 15237062,
  "title": "Dubai-bound Emirates flight delayed overnight after bird strike in Delhi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/dubai-bound-emirates-flight-delayed-overnight-after-bird-strike-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T16:03:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubai-bound-emirates-flight-delayed-overnight-after-bird-strike-in-delhi-1.500714418"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Delhi passengers awaiting a flight to Dubai on Saturday face an overnight delay due to a bird strike that occurred as Emirates aircraft EK517 landed in the Indian capital. The airline disclosed that the aircraft is currently undergoing repairs before resuming service. Affected travelers are being provided with hotel accommodations, and the flight has been rescheduled for an early Sunday morning departure. Emirates issued a statement to Gulf News, explaining that the return flight EK517 from Delhi to Dubai will be delayed while the aircraft receives the required repairs. They apologized for the inconvenience caused and emphasized that passenger and crew safety remains their top priority. Bird strikes often occur during take-off or landing when planes fly at lower altitudes, and airlines typically ground the affected aircraft for inspection and repairs as a safety measure. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) warns that UAE flights may experience delays due to poor visibility.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Passengers waiting to fly from Delhi to Dubai on Saturday face an overnight delay after the Emirates aircraft scheduled to bring them back was hit by a bird strike as it landed in the Indian capital. The airline said the aircraft is undergoing repairs before it can return to service. Stranded travellers are being put up in hotels, and the flight has been rescheduled for early Sunday…",
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    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Emirates flight from Delhi to Dubai suffers 'bird strike', delayed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/emirates-flight-from-delhi-to-dubai-suffers-bird-strike-delayed",
        "published": "2026-10-17T10:59:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Dubai-bound Emirates flight delayed at Delhi airport after a bird strike | Watch video",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/dubai-bound-emirates-flight-delayed-at-delhi-airport-after-a-bird",
        "published": "2026-10-17T12:02:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Watch: Bird strike damages Emirates aircraft in Delhi, flight delayed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/watch-bird-strike-damages-emirates-aircraft-in-delhi-flight-delayed",
        "published": "2026-10-17T13:40:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Delhi-bound Emirates flight hit by bird strike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/delhi-bound-emirates-flight-hit-by-bird-strike",
        "published": "2026-10-17T15:27:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}