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In Short: A Greek air force jet crashed near Athens during an air show, killing both pilots and disrupting flights at several Indonesian airports due to volcanic ash.
A Greek air force jet crashed near Athens during an air show, killing both pilots and causing disruptions at several Indonesian airports due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau. The crash occurred during the country’s annual Athens Flying Week, with no civilians hurt and no reports of injuries among spectators.
The affected flights were recorded between 7 a.m. on Sunday, September 6, and 11 a.m. on Monday, September 7, according to airport authorities. PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (InJourney Airports) is coordinating with airlines to update flight schedules and assist affected passengers already at the terminal.
Despite the disruption, Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali remains open, with domestic and international flight operations and passenger services continuing as normal. A total of 108 flights at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport have been cancelled or had their schedules adjusted.
The Ministry of Transportation extended the closure of eight airports affected by volcanic ash on September 7, prioritizing flight safety. Passengers travelling through Bali have been advised to check directly with their airline for the latest flight status before leaving for the airport.
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- Video of the crash showed a second ball of fire nearby as the plane broke apart.
- The cancellations have mainly affected routes connecting Bali with Jakarta and Bandung, following the closure of several airports impacted by volcanic ash.
- At Ngurah Rai, 43 flights from Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Bali were cancelled, along with five flights from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport and three from Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung.
- Ngurah Rai has prepared service recovery measures, including food and drinks for affected passengers who are already at the airport.
- At least five people have been killed and five others injured when a Boeing cargo plane overran a runway An investigation is under way after an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway while landing at Miami airport on Sunday, killing five people.