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Etihad Flight Delayed by Hydraulic Leak
12 May
Summary
- Etihad flight from Chennai to Abu Dhabi cancelled due to technical problem.
- Passengers were deplaned safely after a hydraulic leak was detected.
- The flight was expected to depart approximately three hours late.
An Etihad Airways flight, EY343, scheduled to fly from Chennai to Abu Dhabi on Tuesday experienced a cancellation shortly before its planned departure due to a technical issue. Engineers detected a hydraulic leak on the Airbus A320 aircraft, which was carrying approximately 280 passengers. This led to the aircraft being declared "Aircraft on Ground" (AOG) and subsequently towed back to the parking stand for necessary inspection and maintenance.
Passengers were safely deplaned following the discovery of the technical problem. While initial reports suggested possible fire or smoke, airline representatives clarified that the aircraft taxied back due to a technical issue and that there was no fire. Emergency services were deployed as a precautionary measure according to airport safety protocols. Etihad Airways stated the flight was anticipated to depart roughly three hours later than scheduled and extended apologies for the disruption, assuring passengers of assistance with their travel arrangements.
