@aero.total: Earlier today, an Iberia Airbus A350-941 was reportedly involved in a ground incident during a traditional water salute ceremony at Guayaquil International Airport, Ecuador. The aircraft, registered EC-NXD, was operating Iberia’s inaugural A350 service to Guayaquil when the incident occurred. Videos circulating on social media appear to show the aircraft coming into contact with a fire truck positioned near the water arch. Initial reports indicate the aircraft has been grounded while engineers assess the extent of the damage. A water salute is a long-standing aviation tradition used to celebrate inaugural flights, special milestones and aircraft first visits to an airport. However, incidents during these ceremonies are extremely rare. At this stage, neither Iberia nor airport authorities have released a detailed statement regarding the cause of the incident or the extent of any damage. 📹 Have you ever seen a water salute go wrong like this before? 📹 Video sources: Passenger footage and Aviación Guayaquil #Iberia #ecuador #A350 #AviationNews #AvGeek

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Thursday 04 June 2026 21:42:26 GMT