AI Express flight cancelled after bird strike in Vijayawada; 2nd incident in 48 hours

An Air India Express flight from Vijayawada to Bengaluru was cancelled on Thursday due to a bird strike during taxiing. An eagle hit the plane’s nose, prompting alternate arrangements for passengers. This incident follows a similar event on Tuesday, where an IndiGo flight from Nagpur to Kolkata returned to Nagpur after a suspected bird strike shortly after take-off for inspection.

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