Emirates Flight EK 517 From Delhi to Dubai Delayed After Bird Strike (Video)
An Emirates flight scheduled to depart from Delhi for Dubai was delayed on Saturday, October 17, following a bird strike, according to news agency ANI. Flight EK 517 was scheduled to take off from Delhi at 4:25 pm IST.
An Emirates flight scheduled to depart from Delhi for Dubai was delayed on Saturday, October 17, following a bird strike, according to news agency ANI. Flight EK 517 was scheduled to take off from Delhi at 4:25 pm IST. Further details about the incident, including the duration of the delay and the revised departure time, were awaited at the time of the report. Air India Flight AI466 Returns to Nagpur After Bird-Hit, All Passengers Safe.
The incident comes amid concerns over bird strikes at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI). A recent report by The Indian Express said bird-strike incidents at the airport had increased significantly in 2025 and 2026, with waste-dumping sites and other bird-attracting activities near the airfield identified as contributing factors. Bengaluru-Mumbai IndiGo 6E-6283 Flight Delayed After Bird Hit During Takeoff Roll, Returns to Bay for Checks.
Emirates Flight to Dubai Delayed After Bird Strike
Passengers travelling on EK 517 are advised to check the latest flight status with Emirates or their airline notifications for updates on departure timings.
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