An Emirates aircraft operating the Dubai to Delhi route experienced a bird strike upon its arrival in India this past Saturday. The airline confirmed that the incident necessitated maintenance work on the plane, which subsequently forced a delay for the return flight to the United Arab Emirates. Passengers scheduled for the return journey were informed that the departure from Delhi was rescheduled for 7:00 am local time on October 18. While bird strikes are common occurrences in the global aviation industry, most incidents result in minimal damage to the aircraft. Regulatory bodies like the Federal Aviation Administration and the International Civil Aviation Organisation track these wildlife encounters regularly to maintain safety standards across international flight paths.
Source : Khaleej Times
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