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Airbus in pre-delivery test accident

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ABU DHABI — An Airbus A340-600 aircraft due for delivery to Etihad Airways next week has sustained airframe damage at the manufacturer’s headquarters in Toulouse, France, the Abu Dhabi-based UAE carrier said yesterday. A Press release by Etihad said nine peopel were injured in the accident.

Published: Sat 17 Nov 2007, 8:40 AM

Updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 4:38 AM

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“The aircraft was undergoing pre-delivery engine tests and sustained airframe damage as a result of the incident,” Etihad said in a statement.

“No Etihad Airways staff has been involved in this incident,” it added. The airline welcomed news that injuries sustained to a number of people are not life-threatening.



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