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New York JFK Fuel Truck Damages Air China Boeing 747-8, Jet Fuel Pours From Wing

Jet fuel poured from the wing of an Air China plane.

New York JFK Fuel Truck Damages Air China Boeing 747-8, Jet Fuel Pours From Wing

A fuel truck caused significant damage to an Air China Boeing 747-8 at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on Tuesday. Video footage captured the incident where a fuel truck detached hoses from the aircraft while it was stationary on the tarmac. Subsequently, substantial amounts of jet fuel spilled across the JFK apron area following the disconnection. Authorities are investigating the precise circumstances surrounding this event at the New York airport. Initial reports confirm that the damaged aircraft is a Boeing 747-8 operated by Air China.


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