Emirates Boeing 777 nose cone damaged in Delhi bird strike, flight delayed about 17 hours
A bird strike damaged the nose cone of an Emirates Boeing 777 preparing to fly from Delhi to Dubai, keeping passengers overnight while the aircraft was repaired. The flight departed roughly 17.5 hours behind schedule.
An Emirates Boeing 777 due to fly from Delhi to Dubai was held on the ground overnight after a bird strike damaged its nose cone, according to the airline. Flight EK517 was scheduled to leave Indira Gandhi International Airport at 4:25 PM local time on Saturday, October 17, but departed at about 10 AM the next morning, a delay of roughly 17.5 hours.
Emirates postponed the return flight so the aircraft could be repaired. It put affected passengers up in hotels and apologised for the disruption in a statement.
Bird strikes are a recurring hazard around airports. The airline gave no further detail on the extent of the damage or the repair work.
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- simpleflying.comEmirates Passengers Stranded 17 Hours In Delhi After Bird Strike Damages Boeing 777’s Nose Cone