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7NEWS
5 days ago
- 7NEWS
Qantas passengers face long delay after aerobridge crashes into A380 plane at Sydney airport
Qantas passengers are facing a long delay after an aerobridge crashed into A380 plane at Sydney airport. The plane was readying for a 15-hour flight to Johannesburg in South Africa when the embarrassing incident unfolded on Saturday morning. No one was injured and passengers disembarked the aircraft normally via the lower deck. QF63 was at the gate and had been scheduled to depart at 9.30am when disaster struck. Passengers have now been told they now won't be flying out until 6.45am on Sunday. A Qantas spokesperson said an investigation was underway into 'how an aerobridge made contact with the engine of one of our aircraft at Sydney Airport this morning'. 'The aircraft will be inspected by engineers in Sydney and repaired before returning to service. 'We know flight disruptions are frustrating and we apologise to our customers for the impact to their travel.' It is understood customers will be provided with overnight accommodation and transport in Sydney if required. A Sydney Airport spokesperson confirmed the incident. 'We are working closely with Qantas as they investigate the cause of the incident and thank passengers for their patience and understanding.'
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Qantas plane damaged in collision with aerobridge at Sydney Airport
SYDNEY: A Qantas flight from Sydney to Johannesburg has been delayed by almost a full day after being struck by an aerobridge, reported Xinhua. Flight QF63 was at a gate at Sydney Airport preparing for its scheduled 9.30am take-off for Johannesburg on Saturday when an aerobridge made contact with one of the Airbus A380's four engines, causing damage. Passengers, who had already boarded, disembarked via the aircraft's lower deck. There were no reported injuries. Qantas said in a statement that the flight would be delayed by 21 hours, with a replacement aircraft scheduled to depart at 6.45 am on Sunday. The airline said that an investigation into how the aerobridge made contact with the aircraft was underway. "The aircraft will be inspected by engineers in Sydney and repaired before returning to service," it said. – BERNAMA
Straits Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Qantas flight from Sydney Airport delayed almost a day after engine struck by aerobridge
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Images posted on social media show one of the plane's engines pierced by the aerobridge's support beam. A Qantas flight from Sydney to Johannesburg was delayed by 21 hours on July 12 after an aerobridge struck the aircraft during ground operations, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. The incident took place at Sydney Airport's international terminal, where Qantas flight QF63 was preparing to depart for South Africa's largest city at 9.30am local time (7.30am Singapore time). During the process, an aerobridge hit the Airbus A380 at its departure gate, according to reports. The aerobridge functions as a moveable walkway. It can extend, retract and pivot to align perfectly with different aircraft doors, allowing passengers to board and disembark efficiently. Images posted on social media show one of the Airbus A380's four Rolls-Royce engines pierced by the aerobridge's support beam. No injuries were reported. Passengers on board were safely disembarked from the lower deck of the d ouble-decker aircraft, Qantas said. According to a report by Australian broadcaster ABC News, the national carrier said it would provide overnight accommodation and transport in Sydney to passengers affected by the delay, if required. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia Air India crash report shows pilot confusion over engine switch movement Singapore Peeling back the curtain: A backstage look at the SG60 NDP show segment Singapore $3 cashback for hawker centre meals and shopping at heartland stores with DBS PayLah initiative Singapore Body of 62-year-old man recovered from waters off East Coast Park Singapore Wegovy, injectable drug used to treat obesity, now available via prescription in Singapore Business NTT DC Reit's Singapore public offer 9.8 times oversubscribed Multimedia Which floor is this? Chongqing's maze-like environment powers its rise as a megacity Singapore Over 20 motorists caught offering illegal ride-hailing services at Changi Airport and Gardens by the Bay The flight, which typically takes abou t 15 hour s to reach South Africa's Johannesburg, was carrying a bout three-qua rters of its capacity of more than 480 passengers , ABC reported. It is now expected to depart at 6.30am, local time, on July 13 instead. Engineers are currently assessing the damage, and the aircraft will be repaired before it re-enters service with the airline's international fleet. Sydney Airport said it was working closely with Qantas to support the impacted travellers. 'Earlier today there was an incident involving a Qantas aircraft making contact with an aerobridge during ground operations,' the airport said in a statement.
Economic Times
6 days ago
- Economic Times
Qantas flight to Johannesburg delayed 21 hours at Sydney airport after aerobridge damages aircraft
Synopsis A Qantas flight to Johannesburg faced a delay at Sydney Airport. The flight was QF63. An aerobridge hit the Airbus A380. One of the engines got damaged. The incident happened during ground operations. Around 360 passengers were on board. No one was injured. Passengers received accommodation and transportation. Sydney Airport and Qantas are investigating the incident. Reuters FILE PHOTO: A Qantas plane is seen at a domestic terminal at Sydney Airport in Sydney, Australia, November 16, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo A Qantas flight bound for Johannesburg was grounded on Saturday morning, July 12 after an aerobridge at Sydney Airport struck the aircraft, damaging one of its engines and delaying the departure by nearly a QF63, scheduled to leave Sydney on Saturday, July 12, at 9:30 am, was forced to abort take-off preparations after the Airbus A380 made contact with the aerobridge during ground operations at the international terminal. Also Read: Men posing as women to get nudes; what's the creepy new catfish trend on OnlyFans?Images obtained by media agencies revealed a visible puncture in one of the plane's four Rolls-Royce engines, reportedly caused by the aerobridge's support beam. The aircraft, which was carrying approximately 360 passengers, about three-quarters of its full capacity, was evacuated via the lower deck. No injuries to passengers or crew were engineers are currently assessing and repairing the damage. The airline has rescheduled the 15-hour-long flight to depart at 6:30 am on Sunday, a 21-hour delay. The airline told ABC that affected passengers are being provided with accommodation and transportation as a statement, Sydney Airport confirmed the incident and said it was working closely with Qantas to assist passengers and investigate the cause."Earlier today there was an incident involving a Qantas aircraft making contact with an aerobridge during ground operations. We are working closely with Qantas as they investigate the cause of the incident and thank passengers for their patience and understanding," the airport is the second aerobridge-related incident at Sydney Airport in recent months. In May, a Qantas ground staff member was hospitalised after falling five metres from an aerobridge at the domestic terminal. That incident prompted a joint investigation by Qantas, Sydney Airport, and SafeWork said the damaged A380 will return to service following repairs and clearance by engineering teams.
West Australian
6 days ago
- West Australian
Qantas passengers face long delay after aerobridge crashes into A380 plane at Sydney airport
Qantas passengers are facing a long delay after an aerobridge crashed into A380 plane at Sydney airport. The plane was readying for a 15-hour flight to Johannesburg in South Africa when the embarrassing incident unfolded on Saturday morning. No one was injured and passengers disembarked the aircraft normally via the lower deck. QF63 was at the gate and had been scheduled to depart at 9.30am when disaster struck. Passengers have now been told they now won't be flying out until 6.45am on Sunday. A Qantas spokesperson said an investigation was underway into 'how an aerobridge made contact with the engine of one of our aircraft at Sydney Airport this morning'. 'The aircraft will be inspected by engineers in Sydney and repaired before returning to service. 'We know flight disruptions are frustrating and we apologise to our customers for the impact to their travel.' It is understood customers will be provided with overnight accommodation and transport in Sydney if required. Sydney Airport has been contacted for comment.
