Troubled Flydubai plane remains grounded at Saudi airport for fourth day
A source says it is difficult to say when the aircraft will be able to return to service.
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A Flydubai aircraft that experienced trouble has now remained at a Saudi airport for four days, according to TASS.
A source cited in the report said it was difficult to predict when the plane might be able to return to service or depart the airport, suggesting the issue affecting the aircraft has not yet been resolved.
No further details were provided about the specific nature of the trouble that grounded the plane, nor about which Saudi airport is currently holding it. Flydubai has not been reported as issuing a public statement on the matter.
Extended groundings of commercial aircraft can stem from a range of technical, regulatory or logistical issues, though the precise cause in this case remains unclear based on available reporting.
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