20 minutes in the air
AUA hail plane could take off for test flight
The ill-fated plane that was caught in a violent hailstorm on June 9 was able to complete its first test flight on Tuesday after extensive repair work. The Airbus took off for 20 minutes.
The repairs had taken several weeks and numerous checks had also been carried out on the aircraft. According to AUA, the aircraft should now be back in commercial service as soon as possible - in time for the start of the vacation season, reports the industry portal "Austrian Wings".
20-minute test flight over Vienna and Lower Austria
In addition to replacing the damaged parts, various instruments, in particular the AirData and weather radar system, were also checked. The ill-fated aircraft then completed its first test flight at midday on Tuesday. The aircraft circled over Vienna and Lower Austria for 20 minutes and everything went smoothly.
The Airbus A320 on its way from Palma de Mallorca to Vienna was caught in the thunderstorm cell over Hartberg in Styria on June 9. Initially, the emergency call "Mayday" was made. However, the plane landed safely at Vienna Airport and no one was injured.
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