A Saudia Airlines Boeing 787 struck a parked Philippine Airlines (PAL) Airbus A320 while maneuvering at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport late Tuesday, damaging both aircraft and forcing the cancellation of the Saudia flight to Jeddah. The incident occurred at around 11:38 p.m. when the Saudia jet’s left wingtip hit the rudder of the PAL aircraft parked at Bay 25. No injuries were reported, and PAL said its aircraft had no passengers or crew on board. The airline withdrew the aircraft from service pending inspection as aviation authorities investigate the cause of the ground collision. (Marjohara Tucay)
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