Aug 15, 07:57 AM

EasyJet Jets Clip Wings at Manchester Airport, Prompting Brief Ground Stop

Two easyJet Airbus A320-series aircraft clipped wingtips while taxiing for departure at Manchester Airport at about 06:30 BST on Friday, prompting the airport to impose an immediate ground stop. A Manchester Airport spokesperson said operations were suspended for several minutes while the jets were inspected and then resumed once the aircraft were able to return to their stands under their own power. The planes had been scheduled to operate flight EZY2267 to Gibraltar and flight EZY2117 to Paris Charles de Gaulle. easyJet said passengers were disembarked and given refreshment vouchers while replacement aircraft were arranged. The carrier apologised for the disruption and stressed that passenger and crew safety remains its “highest priority.” No injuries were reported, but both aircraft sustained minor wing-tip damage. Manchester Airport and easyJet have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the collision, and delays are expected to ripple through Friday’s schedule as the airline reorganises affected services.

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EasyJet Jets Clip Wings at Manchester Airport, Prompting Brief Ground Stop

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