Schipol ground shunt damages KLM 747 and 787
Two KLM widebodies have been involved in a minor ground collision at Amsterdam Schiphol airport. "During pushback two [aircraft] have accidentally made contact," Schiphol's operator said. It specifies the flight numbers as KL601 and KL623. There was "no further effect on scheduled flights", says Schiphol's operator, adding: "The cause will be investigated." Flight Fleets Analyzer lists KLM as the manager of the 747, which is owned by a Bermudan entity named Minots Light. The 787, meanwhile, is leased from AerCap. KLM confirmed wing-tip damage and says both aircraft are "grounded for repair". It stressed that "the safety of the passengers has not been compromised at any moment", and that rebookings were made so that passengers could "continue their journey as quickly as possible".<br/>
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Schipol ground shunt damages KLM 747 and 787
Two KLM widebodies have been involved in a minor ground collision at Amsterdam Schiphol airport. "During pushback two [aircraft] have accidentally made contact," Schiphol's operator said. It specifies the flight numbers as KL601 and KL623. There was "no further effect on scheduled flights", says Schiphol's operator, adding: "The cause will be investigated." Flight Fleets Analyzer lists KLM as the manager of the 747, which is owned by a Bermudan entity named Minots Light. The 787, meanwhile, is leased from AerCap. KLM confirmed wing-tip damage and says both aircraft are "grounded for repair". It stressed that "the safety of the passengers has not been compromised at any moment", and that rebookings were made so that passengers could "continue their journey as quickly as possible".<br/>
