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18 August 2026

A 13-inch work light was left in plane’s wing during maintenance. The jet flew for 2 days before it was found

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A 13-inch work light was left in plane’s wing during maintenance. The jet flew for 2 days before it was found

The incident at Sydney Airport prompted an investigation from the ATSB, as “foreign object debris and damage pose a significant risk to the safe operation of aircraft” ...

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