Passenger concerned after spotting tape on wing of plane
A passenger has raised concerns after spotting tape on the wing of a Jetstar plane heading to Bali.
It did not "pose a safety risk" to passengers and staff onboard the flight, the airline said.
Used by aircraft engineers, the tape is an aluminium pressure-sensitive tape which is used to do minor repairs on aircraft.
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Paint peeling is a common occurrence on the wing of Boeing 787 aircraft that have been in operation for more than 4 years and is something that has been seen by airlines all over the world. Supplied Nine
The airline said paint peeling was a "common occurrence" on the aircraft that has been in operation for more than four years.
Jetstar is currently preparing all its 787 aircraft for full wing repaints, with each aircraft taking weeks to complete.
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