At Heathrow Airport, a V-irgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 and a stationary British Airways aircraft collided on the runway while the former was being towed. Thankfully, no passengers were aboard the V-irgin Atlantic plane at the time of the incident. Both aircraft are now undergoing maintenance checks to evaluate the damage. Despite the collision, airport operations remain uninterrupted, and investigations are underway to ensure passenger and crew safety. Eyewitnesses and social media footage have underscored the prompt response of emergency services.
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00:00 Two passenger planes clipped wings on the runway at Heathrow Airport as one of the aircraft
00:06 was being towed.
00:07 The incident involved a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 and a stationary British Airways aircraft.
00:14 Fortunately, there were no passengers on board the Virgin Atlantic plane when the collision
00:19 occurred.
00:20 Both aircraft are currently undergoing maintenance checks to assess the extent of the damage.
00:25 While airfield and runway collisions used to be more common, modern advancements in
00:29 ground-tracking technology and safety procedures have significantly reduced such occurrences.
00:35 Despite the incident, airport operations remain unaffected and there has been no disruption
00:40 to services due to the busy post-Easter travel period.
00:44 Virgin Atlantic has launched an investigation into collision, emphasizing their commitment
00:48 to passenger and crew safety.
00:50 Heathrow Airport authorities are coordinating with emergency services and airline partners
00:55 to manage the situation.
00:57 Eyewitnesses and social media footage captured the aftermath of the collision, highlighting
01:02 the swift response of emergency services.
01:05 The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of stringent safety measures in aviation operations.
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