Abu Dhabi-bound flight grounded after 'fire' breaks out on wing
2026-05-12·via Business News Today: Latest Business News, Finance News
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The pilots noticed the fire when the Etihad flight was preparing for take-off; subsequently, the passengers were disembarked and there were no injuries to anyone
FILE PHOTO: An Etihad Airways Boeing 777-3FX aircraft
| Photo Credit:
JACKY NAEGELEN
A flight bound for Abu Dhabi with about 280 passengers aborted its journey on Tuesday following a "fire" on its left wing, airport officials here said.
The Etihad flight was preparing for take-off when the pilots noticed the fire. Subsequently, all the passengers were safely disembarked and there were no injuries to anyone, officials added.
The fire was immediately put out by Fire Service personnel and the flight was cancelled.
Etihad Airways could not be reached immediately for a comment.
Published on May 12, 2026
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