The radome of an Airbus A321 operated by Pakistan-based airline Airblue was damaged following a bird strike.
On November 5, the aircraft, registered AP-BMW and operating flight #PA201 from Islamabad to Karachi, encountered a bird strike during its approach to landing. The impact caused damage to the radome, which protects the aircraft’s radar antenna.
The aircraft landed safely at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi.
No injuries were reported, and the aircraft was reportedly temporarily withdrawn from service for technical inspections.
What Is a Radome?
A radome is a protective composite enclosure, commonly located on an aircraft’s nose or sometimes on top of its fuselage, that shields weather radar equipment and navigation antennas from external elements.
It is made from specially designed dielectric materials that allow radio and microwave signals to pass through with minimal interference, enabling radar systems to operate effectively without significant signal loss.
