Emirates plane collides with another aircraft in Singapore

All 303 passengers and 11 crew are safeAFP file photo used for illustrative purpose only

Dubai - Pictures on the Straits Times' website showed visible damage to the wing.

By Bernd Debusmann Jr.

Published: Thu 30 Mar 2017, 9:45 AM

Last updated: Fri 31 Mar 2017, 12:49 AM

An Emirates A380 and an airplane from Scoot - a Singapore-based budget airline - were involved in a minor collision while on the runway at Changi Airport on Thursday morning.
An Emirates spokesperson told Khaleej Times:

"Emirates flight EK405 from Singapore to Dubai on 30 March was slightly damaged during pushback. Engineering inspections determined that some repairs will be required and as a result all our affected passengers have now been rebooked on alternative flights.
Emirates apologises for any inconvenience caused, however the safety of our passengers and crew is of utmost importance."

According to the Singapore-based Straits Times, a Scoot flight bound for the Chinese city of Tianjin was taxiing on the runway when the incident occurred at about 1.40am. According to the report, all 303 passengers and 11 crew members were unharmed and put on board a replacement aircraft at 6am.
According to a Scoot spokesperson quoted by the newspaper, the left wing of the Scoot aircraft came into contact with the Emirates plane, and is now undergoing repairs. Pictures on the Straits Times' website showed visible damage to the wing. In a statement sent to Khaleej Times, an Emirates spokesperson said that "Emirates flight EK405 from Singapore to Dubai on March 30 was slightly damaged during pushback.
"Engineering inspections determined that some repairs will be required and as a result, all our affected passengers have now been rebooked on alternative flights," the spokesperson added. "Emirates apologises for any inconvenience caused, however the safety of our passengers and crew is of utmost importance."
bernd@khaleejtimes.com