Created Thursday, Jun 11th 2026 18:16Z, last updated Thursday, Jun 11th 2026 18:16Z
An Air Arabia Airbus A320-200, registration A6-ANL performing flight
G9-449 from Thiruvananthapuram (India) to Sharjah (United Arab Emirates), was climbing out of Thiruvananthapuram's runway 32 when birds impacted the aircraft prompting the crew to stop the climb at 7000 feet and return to Thiruvananthapuram for a safe landing on runway 32 about 20 minutes after departure.
The airport reported the crew advised of engine (CFM56) after the bird strike.
The flight was cancelled.
The aircraft is still on the ground in India about 42 hours after landing back.
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