Dana Air has denied reports that the engine of one of its planes exploded on take off.
In a statement, the airline said that on November 22, 2023, it had some operational challenges and non- scheduled maintenance of their aircraft which led the disruption of their schedule and that the passengers on the affected flights were provided options and the issues resolved.
“Our attention has been drawn to an online post suggesting that one of our engines exploded shortly before take off
“We wouldn’t have given such a baseless and unfounded post from the x handle the attention it is seeking, but for the benefit of enlightenment and our valued guests who have shown better understanding.
“On 22nd of November,2023, we had some operational challenges and non- scheduled maintenance of our aircraft which led the disruption of our schedule. While passengers on the affected flights have been provided options and issues resolved, we are still wondering where this Twitter user got his fake news from.
“At Dana Air, the safety of our staff and customers remains a top priority and we urge the public and discerning minds to disregard this fake news which is obviously attention-seeking and malicious,” the airline said.