Emirates flight lands safely in Brisbane despite damage to aircraft

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An Emirates Airbus A380 safely landed at Brisbane International Airport after a tyre burst during takeoff damaged a "small portion of the aerodynamic fairing, which is an outer panel or the skin of the aircraft".

In a statement sent to ARN News, an Emirates spokesperson confirmed that "EK430 flying from Dubai to Brisbane on July 1 experienced a technical fault.

"One of the aircraft’s 22 tyres ruptured during cruise, causing damage to a small portion of the aerodynamic fairing, which is an outer panel or the skin of the aircraft."

The airline said it "did not have any impact on the fuselage, frame or structure of the aircraft" and "all passengers disembarked as scheduled".

"The fairing has been completely replaced, checked and cleared by engineers, Airbus and all relevant authorities," the airline said, adding, "The safety of our passengers and crew has always been our top priority."

 

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