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Subject: A340 Destroys Itself
Softwar    11/27/2007 8:58:25 AM
Etihad Needs New A340-600 Aviation Week & Space Technology 11/26/2007, page 25 Etihad Airways is in talks with Airbus to find an aircraft to put into its network to replace an A340-600 seriously damaged in Toulouse on Nov. 15. The aircraft was at a standstill and undergoing pre-delivery engine and brake tests, with the engines running at high power for about 3 min., when the A340 began to move and 3 sec. later struck a wall. Five people sustained injuries. French accident investigators say there are no indications so far of engine or brake problems. The aircraft has been written off. Etihad says there is no impact for now on its operations, since this aircraft was to serve as a spare for others in heavy maintenance. The aircraft was one of four A340-600s to go to Etihad this year; two already have been delivered.
 
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