Bird grounds Air India Express at Bajpe Airport

Mangalore: A bird hit a Kuwait-Mangalore flight belonging to Air India Express while moving on the taxi way after landing on Monday.
Speaking to Deccan Herald, Airport Director M R Vasudeva said "the aircraft is grounded after a peacock hit the engine of the aircraft. The aircraft has been cancelled for four days."
He said: "We inspect the runway when the aircraft lands and takes off. The airport has a bird chasing system. Inspite of this, some incidents take place," he added.
17/09/08 DHNS/Mangalorean.com

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