Catering Truck Hit by A380 Engine, SIA Flight to Frankfurt Delayed

An Airbus A380 plane belonging to Singapore Airlines that was going to fly to Frankfurt was delayed because its engine was hit by a catering truck at Changi Airport. (Illustration: Wikimedia Commons - Peter Bakema)

JAKARTA - Singapore Airlines flight to Frankfurt was delayed for more than 90 minutes after a catering truck hit an Airbus A380 engine at Changi Airport, Singapore, on April 22, 2026.

In a Malay Mail report, Friday, April 24, citing The Straits Times, the incident occurred before passengers boarded flight SQ326.

A spokesman for Singapore Airlines or SIA confirmed that the catering truck "touched the Airbus A380 engine". The plane then had to be repaired and replaced with another plane.

At the time of the incident, there were no passengers on board. There were no injuries. SIA did not disclose the truck operator or the level of engine damage.

Affected passengers were given food and soft drinks while waiting. The flight finally departed from Singapore at 14.13 with 452 passengers and 28 crew.

The plane arrived in Frankfurt at 20.40 local time. However, the delay impacted the return schedule.

Flight SQ325 from Frankfurt to Singapore on the same day was eventually canceled. SIA explained that the plane arrived too late and could not depart before the Frankfurt Airport's operating curfew.

Frankfurt Airport banned take-offs and landings from 23.00 to 05.00.

All passengers affected by the cancellation received hotel accommodation and assistance in rebooking subsequent flights.

SIA apologized for the inconvenience and said the safety of passengers and crew remained its top priority.