Damage to Air NZ Jet Not Reported by Fiji Ground Handlers

The airline only became aware of the damage after the aircraft returned to Auckland and routine inspections were made.
Jan. 15, 2018

An Air New Zealand 777-300 aircraft was damaged by ground crew in Fiji over the weekend.

A loading platform grazed the Boeing's door on Sunday but was not reported by the ground handling agent Air Terminal Services (ATS).

The airline only became aware of the damage after the aircraft returned to Auckland and routine inspections were made.

Read more: https://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/347859/damage-to-air-nz-jet-not-reported-by-fiji-ground-handlers

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