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Etihad Chennai-Abu Dhabi flight cancelled after fire detected on wing during take-off preparations
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Etihad Chennai-Abu Dhabi flight cancelled after fire detected on wing during take-off preparations

Times of India · May 12, 2026, 6:37 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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An Etihad Airways flight bound for Abu Dhabi from Chennai was cancelled Monday after a fire erupted on its left wing during take-off preparations. Pilots promptly halted the aircraft, and all 280 passengers were safely evacuated without any injuries. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, ensu

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