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Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 Rolls Royce Trent XWB Engine Nacelle Damaged

On April 15, 2024, a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 received minor damage at New York JFK Airport when a vehicle from the Gategourment catering service struck the number 1 engine nacelle of the Rolls Royce Trent XWB aircraft which was parked at the time. The aircraft had no passengers and was subsequently taken out of service. No injuries were reported.

Source: Aviation Safety Network
Image: JACDEC

Steven Meyer

Master’s in Business Administration, Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering, Private Pilot License & Cat B1 and B2 Aircraft Type Maintenance Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 (CFM56) Certification. Experience in aviation with Airbus (A400M) and Embraer (KC390) in the Loads and Mass Properties departments, respectively. Flight Simulator Experience in A220, A320, A321, A340, A350, A380, B737, B747, B777, KC-390, C172 & V22 Osprey.

steven.meyer@aeroonline.net
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Marbella, SPAIN

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