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An Air Serbia ATR72-600 aircraft, registered YU-ASF, was damaged at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport yesterday, July 28. The damage occurred when ground service equipment operated by an external handling company came into contact with the Air Serbia aircraft while providing services to another airline. Due to the extent of the required repairs and the need to complete all prescribed technical procedures, YU-ASF is expected to remain out of service for approximately three months.
An Air Serbia ATR72-600 aircraft, registered YU-ASF, was damaged at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport yesterday, July 28. The damage occurred when ground service equipment operated by an external handling company came into contact with the Air Serbia aircraft while providing services to another airline. Due to the extent of the required repairs and the need to complete all prescribed technical procedures, YU-ASF is expected to remain out of service for approximately three months.
In a statement, the airline said, “The aircraft’s temporary withdrawal from service may affect operations during the summer season, potentially resulting in schedule changes, aircraft substitutions or other operational adjustments. Air Serbia is making every effort to minimise any impact on passengers. The relevant authorities have been involved in investigating the incident, with all pertinent facts and circumstances examined”. The carrier apologised to passengers for any inconvenience.
Do we know who damaged the aircraft?
ReplyDelete"The damage occurred when ground service equipment operated by an external handling company came into contact with the Air Serbia aircraft while providing services to another airline. "
DeleteSky Team or whatever they are called, it was their vehicle
DeleteIn such case, does carrier compensate "possible" income from those ground companies or they only pay for repairement?
DeleteIn such case, does carrier compensate "possible" income from those ground companies or they only pay for repairement?
DeleteWhich carrier are you referring to?
DeleteThe vehicle's insurance will pay for damages up to a certain amount.
Above that JU will have to come into an arrangement with the catering company.
Maybe a short term wet lease will jump in?
ReplyDeleteBased on the statement they issued, I doubt it.
DeleteIt is expensive to lease equipment at this time of the year.
DeleteThey mentioned substitution, so maybe there will be a wet lease
DeleteSky Partner has damaged the aircraft
ReplyDeleteServicing Wizz Air?
DeleteYes.
DeleteGrab popcorn & beer
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