The Jetstar Boeing 787-8 (registered VH-VKL) that has been hit by a lightning strike has been grounded for at least two months. The aircraft operated domestic flight JQ-144 between Melbourne and Gold Coast, Australia on 17 May when, after the flight, extensive damage to the aircraft’s fuselage was found.
Following footage appeared on social media indicating the severity of the damage:
This post was published on 18 May 2022 09:23
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