A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350K scheduled for flight VS26 from New York JFK to London Heathrow was cancelled due to a collision with a ground service vehicle at the gate. The incident involved a catering truck that inadvertently "rolled into" the engine cowling of the parked aircraft, Virgin Atlantic reported. At the time of the incident, no passengers were aboard the aircraft.
The airline stated, "Today’s VS26 from New York JFK to London Heathrow has been canceled following an incident at the gate at JFK involving the engine cowling of a stationary Virgin Atlantic aircraft and a catering service provider’s car that rolled into it. We can confirm that no customers were on board the aircraft during this time."
The severity of the damage to the engine remains under assessment, and Virgin Atlantic has launched an investigation into the matter. There has been no announcement regarding the rescheduling of the flight as of yet.
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The airline stated, "Today’s VS26 from New York JFK to London Heathrow has been canceled following an incident at the gate at JFK involving the engine cowling of a stationary Virgin Atlantic aircraft and a catering service provider’s car that rolled into it. We can confirm that no customers were on board the aircraft during this time."
The severity of the damage to the engine remains under assessment, and Virgin Atlantic has launched an investigation into the matter. There has been no announcement regarding the rescheduling of the flight as of yet.
Virgin Atlantic A350K damaged by ground vehicle at JFK Airport
A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350K scheduled to operate flight VS26 from New York JFK to London Heathrow was cancelled after a ground service vehicle struck the plane.
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