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Maintenance Checks

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travel2 years ago

"Virgin Atlantic Cancels NYC-Bound Flight Over Missing Wing Fasteners"

A Virgin Atlantic flight bound for New York City was cancelled after a passenger noticed missing screws on the plane's wing, prompting concerns about safety. Despite reassurances from airline staff, engineers were dispatched to conduct maintenance checks before the flight's rescheduled departure. Virgin Atlantic and Airbus emphasized that the missing screws did not compromise the aircraft's safety, and the plane is now back in service. The passenger and his partner eventually reached their destination after being rebooked on another flight.

aviation-safety2 years ago

"Passenger Spots Missing Wing Parts, Forces Cancellation of NYC-Bound Flight"

Virgin Atlantic canceled a New York-bound flight from Manchester after a passenger noticed missing bolt fastener tops on the wing of the Airbus A330 aircraft. The airline conducted additional maintenance checks and found four out of 119 fastener tops were missing, but assured that the safety of customers and crew was not compromised. The missing parts were replaced, and the aircraft is now back in service.