Part falls off Qantas Jet
Officials are investigating how part of an engine cover fell off a Qantas Airways Boeing 767 Sunday, with the airline saying the part came off as the twin-engine jetliner touched down at Melbourne Airport on a flight from Sydney.
Passengers on Flight QF415 said they could see wires and pipes exposed after the loss of the part, which the airline said was a “fairing panel.”, but Qantas says there had been no safety issue, and that the plane had been repaired and returned to service.
The purpose of the panel is to improve the plane’s aerodynamics and once safely on the ground, the pilot apologised to the 210 passengers on board.
Report by The Mole
John Alwyn-Jones
Have your say Cancel reply
Subscribe/Login to Travel Mole Newsletter
Travel Mole Newsletter is a subscriber only travel trade news publication. If you are receiving this message, simply enter your email address to sign in or register if you are not. In order to display the B2B travel content that meets your business needs, we need to know who are and what are your business needs. ITR is free to our subscribers.































Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Phocuswright reveals the world's largest travel markets in volume in 2025
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt
Digital Travel Reporter of the Mirror totally seduced by HotelPlanner AI Travel Agent
Cyclone in Sri Lanka had limited effect on tourism in contrary to media reports