09 - Bird Strike Protocol: Phraseology for Non-Standard Situations (MU 2701)

09 - Bird Strike Protocol: Phraseology for Non-Standard Situations (MU 2701)

From Aviation English by Revise Before Flight by Emilia Barska

October 19, 2025 · 5 min · Episode 9

About this episode

The episode discusses the response to a bird strike incident involving China Eastern Flight MU-2701 shortly after takeoff.

What happens when a plane, just minutes into its climb, is suddenly grounded by a bird? On October 2nd, a China Eastern A321 operating Flight MU-2701 was forced to stop its ascent and return to Wuxi after a suspected bird strike at 8,900 feet. Join Aviation English specialist Emilia Barska as she breaks down the crew's textbook response, the resulting 7.5-hour passenger delay, and the damage that kept the aircraft on the ground for days.This is a deep dive into safety protocols and essential aviation vocabulary. Boost your ICAO Level 5/6 skills with the definitions for Occurrence Aircraft, Replacement Aircraft, and To Enter a Hold.Fly safe, and tune in for more essential Aviation English!

People in this episode

Host: Emilia Barska

Topics covered

  • bird strike
  • aviation safety
  • ICAO Level 5/6
  • flight protocols
  • passenger delays

Keywords

  • bird strike
  • aviation vocabulary
  • safety protocols
  • passenger delay
  • ICAO Level 5/6

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: China Eastern

Places: Wuxi

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