Emirates A380 Missing Cowling....

[Zee71]

While out spotting today I came across the Emirates A380 sitting behind the triple hangers. I thought it was odd for it to be sitting there until I spotted the missing engine cowling on the number 2 engine. Does anyone have more information on this???

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Odd-Stuff/Emirates04JFK30Jan2011/1172578664_jp8AG-XL.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Odd-Stuff/Emirates03JFK30Jan2011/1172578614_Tx3gL-XL.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Odd-Stuff/Emirates02JFK30Jan2011/1172578565_wH3AA-XL.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Odd-Stuff/Emirates05JFK30Jan2011/1172578728_rSaJD-XL.jpg

[NLovis]

BIRD STRIKE BIRD STRIKE!

[Zee71]

That's right! On departure or approach?

[NLovis]

Im not sure. If anything id say on approach.