Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Aircraft tyre issue disrupts GAIA operations

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The Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) has confirmed that an aircraft experienced a tyre issue during take-off earlier this morning.

As a precaution, the aircraft remained airborne for a short period before returning and landing safely at around 8:25 a.m.

In a media release, GAIA said all required emergency and operational procedures were activated as a precautionary measure, while teams conducted runway inspections and debris clearance to ensure the continued safety of operations. It added that these checks and cleaning activities remain ongoing as part of standard procedure.

Following the post-landing assessments, GAIA said the aircraft taxied safely to a parking stand around 8:42 a.m. Further technical checks are being carried out by the airline and relevant technical personnel.

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