VfB Stuttgart - To Glasgow without a logo: VfB plane grounded after lightning strike
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VfB Plane Grounded After Lightning Strike in IzmirThe VfB-branded plane remains grounded until week’s end; a charter flight without logo will transport the team to Glasgow.
Key FactsFeb 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- The VfB aircraft was struck by lightning shortly after its unveiling and is currently undergoing technical inspection in Izmir.
- The team will travel to the Europa League match against Celtic Glasgow on Wednesday using a charter plane without the club’s emblem.
- The plane is expected to be operational again by the end of the week and resume its regular flight schedule.
- Lightning strikes are rare in aviation but pose no threat to passengers or crew according to the airline.
For the first time in the 132-year history of the club, there is an airplane that is branded with the VfB.— Alexander Wehrle, CEO of VfB Stuttgart, during the presentation of the VfB-branded airplane.
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