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Cape Town airport reopens runway after Kenya Airways tyre failure
ZA🏛️ Politics5 hr. ago

Cape Town airport reopens runway after Kenya Airways tyre failure

Cape Town International Airport temporarily closed its primary runway after a Kenya Airways aircraft experienced a tyre failure during landing. The incident occurred around 3:25 pm, prompting emergency and recovery teams to respond. After the aircraft was safely removed and safety inspections were completed, the airport resumed normal runway operations. However, ACSA noted that airlines would need time to restore disrupted flight schedules, potentially leading to delays for passengers. Passengers were advised to check the ACSA mobile app for updates on flight status.

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Cape Town airport reopens runway after Kenya Airways tyre failure

Cape Town International Airport temporarily closed its primary runway after a Kenya Airways aircraft experienced a tyre failure during landing. The incident occurred around 3:25 pm, prompting emergency and recovery teams to respond. After the aircraft was safely removed and safety inspections were completed, the airport resumed normal runway operations. However, ACSA noted that airlines would need time to restore disrupted flight schedules, potentially leading to delays for passengers. Passengers were advised to check the ACSA mobile app for updates on flight status.

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