Updated
Updated · Fox News · Oct 6
Delta A350 Carrying 290 Clips Air Canada Jet at LAX, Delaying Tokyo Flight
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Oct 6

Delta A350 Carrying 290 Clips Air Canada Jet at LAX, Delaying Tokyo Flight

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 6

Summary

  • A Delta Airbus A350-900 bound for Tokyo struck an Air Canada passenger jet with its left wingtip Tuesday while taxiing at Los Angeles International Airport.
  • Delta said the aircraft was carrying 275 passengers and 15 crew members, and no injuries were initially reported after the tarmac collision.
  • The airline apologized to customers for the disruption, saying the contact caused delays and that safety remained its top priority.
  • The incident occurred on the ground at LAX rather than in flight, with authorities and the airline still expected to provide further updates.

Insights

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