The key facts
- An iFly Airbus A330 on a flight from Khabarovsk hit a jet bridge with its left wing while parking at Sheremetyevo
- The slat was damaged — the part was replaced, but the aircraft has been taken out of service
- The jet bridge will also be repaired
Incident at Sheremetyevo
At Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, an aircraft hit a jet bridge while parking and sustained wing damage. This was reported by Life, citing SHOT.
Course of events
The Airbus A330 of carrier iFly arrived in Moscow on a flight from Khabarovsk. The airliner was taxiing to a stand at the gate, through which passengers enter the terminal. During parking, the left wing of the aircraft hit the jet bridge cabin, and the aircraft's slat was damaged.
Consequences
The damaged part was quickly replaced, but the aircraft has so far been taken out of service. The jet bridge that the plane struck will also be repaired.
