Storm at Delhi Airport Damages Three Air India Planes

A sudden storm at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Sunday damaged three parked Air India aircraft after strong winds caused ground support equipment to break loose and strike the planes. The incident occurred around 4:40 p.m. at parking bays near Terminal 2, according to airport officials.

The airport operator, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), stated that equipment including a step ladder and trestles used by ground handling teams for Air India and IndiGo shifted from their positions due to the high winds and collided with the parked aircraft. All three affected Air India A320 narrowbody aircraft were immediately withdrawn from service for inspection and repairs.

While Air India declined to officially comment on the incident, an airline source indicated that two of the damaged aircraft are expected to return to service within the next few days. The third aircraft sustained more substantial damage and is expected to remain grounded for a longer period for repairs. The same source also stated that aircraft operated by other airlines were impacted by the severe weather, though specific details were not provided.

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