Smoke Incident Delays Dubai-Bound Emirates Flight at Chennai Airport

A technical fault led to smoke from the tail of an Emirates flight before takeoff, causing a delay and prompting an apology from the airline.

The incident occurred during refueling when smoke was detected from the tail of the Boeing 777 aircraft.
The flight, scheduled to depart at 10 PM, was delayed by over two hours and eventually took off at 12:30 AM.
All 300 passengers were deplaned for a safety inspection and then reboarded after the aircraft was cleared.
Ground staff and fire engines responded quickly, shutting down the engines and controlling the situation without any injuries.
Emirates issued an apology for the inconvenience, emphasizing the safety of passengers and crew as their top priority.