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ATR 72-600

Yangon, Myanmar: A Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) ATR 72-600 aircraft was involved in a ground collision at Yangon International Airport after suffering a brake system failure while taxiing, according to multiple media reports and initial findings. The incident occurred during routine ground movement when the turboprop aircraft reportedly lost braking capability, causing it to accelerate uncontrollably along the taxiway. Unable to slow down, the aircraft collided with the tail section of a stationary Myanmar Airways International (MAI) Airbus A319 parked on the apron. Following the initial impact, the ATR 72 veered off its path, spun, and subsequently struck ground support equipment, including a baggage cart, before coming to a stop within airport premises. The ATR 72-600 sustained damage to its nose/front section, while the parked Airbus A319 was struck on its tail section during the collision. Both aircraft sustained structural damage, and ground equipment was also affected. However, authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported among passengers, crew, or airport personnel, and no fire or major destruction occurred. Airport authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the brake system malfunction and to evaluate whether any maintenance, operational, or procedural lapses contributed to the incident. Initial reports indicated that airport operations continued with minimal disruption, with damaged aircraft expected to be assessed and removed following the incident.

MAI ATR 72 Brake Failure Triggers Ground Collision With MAI Airbus At Yangon Airport

Aviation Today News Desk / April 24, 2026

Yangon, Myanmar: A Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) ATR 72-600 aircraft was involved in a ground collision at Yangon International Airport […]

Hyderabad, India: An Alliance Air flight bound from Hyderabad to Tirupati was cancelled on Sunday following two successive technical faults, according to official statements from the airline and corroborating media sources. The aircraft departed from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, heading toward Tirupati. Shortly after takeoff, it encountered a technical anomaly and was immediately redirected back to the bay for mandatory engineering checks halting its journey before it even got underway. After the initial fault was addressed and the aircraft deemed safe to proceed, the plane developed a second technical issue. This recurrence proved more complex, delaying repairs and ultimately rendering continued operation of this sector impractical. Alliance Air opted to cancel the flight in the interest of maintaining operational integrity and minimizing downstream disruptions. “The aircraft again developed another snag for which rectification took a little longer than expected. Due to this, and in order to avoid further disruption of flights, this sector had to be cancelled,” the airline stated. The decision aligns with standard industry protocol during technical setbacks placing passenger safety above schedule adherence. Alliance Air’s fleet includes 18 ATR 72-600s, 2 ATR 42-600s, and a HAL Do-228 aircraft, which serve regional routes such as Hyderabad–Tirupati. This incident follows a similar episode earlier in the week. On August 20, another Alliance Air flight from Guwahati to Kolkata made an unscheduled emergency landing due to a technical fault, though all passengers were safely deboarded.

Alliance Air Hyderabad-Tirupati Flight Cancelled After Back-To-Back Technical Issues

Aviation Today News Desk / August 26, 2025

Hyderabad, India: An Alliance Air flight bound from Hyderabad to Tirupati was cancelled on Sunday following two successive technical faults,

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