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Moneycontrol03-02-2026, 22:33

Air India, IndiGo Aircraft Collide on Ground at Mumbai Airport

  • Two passenger aircraft, Air India flight AI 2732 and IndiGo flight 6E 791, collided on the ground at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai.
  • The incident occurred when the Air India flight was pushing back for departure to Coimbatore, and the IndiGo flight was taxiing after landing from Hyderabad.
  • The wingtips of both aircraft made contact, causing damage to Air India's wingtip; both aircraft were grounded for technical checks.
  • All passengers on both flights were safely disembarked, and alternative arrangements are being made for their travel.
  • The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating the incident, which highlights safety concerns at congested airports.

Why It Matters: Two passenger planes collided on the ground at Mumbai airport, raising safety concerns; investigation underway.

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