A Virgin Atlantic passenger noticed that screws were missing on one wing of the aircraft. If a technician quickly intervened to plug the fasteners, the flight in question was canceled.
Virgin Atlantic is however clear: the absence of screws on this part of the machine does not put travelers in danger. The structure concerned was only secondary and made it possible to improve the aerodynamics of the plane. “There was therefore no impact on the integrity or load capacity of the wing, and the aircraft was able to operate safely,” explained Neil Firth, Airbus' local chief engineer. for the A330.