Vietnam Airlines has suspended four pilots after two of its aircraft collided at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport on June 27, 2025. A Boeing 787 taxiing for takeoff struck the tail of an Airbus A321 that was improperly positioned at a taxiway intersection.
Both planes sustained damage and were grounded, while over 380 passengers were rerouted on replacement flights. The incident has been classified as a level B serious safety breach by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam. Investigations are ongoing, with the airline cooperating fully to identify the cause and prevent future incidents.
Vietnam Airlines has suspended four pilots after two of its aircraft collided at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport on June 27, 2025. A Boeing 787 taxiing for takeoff struck the tail of an Airbus A321 that was improperly positioned at a taxiway intersection. Both planes sustained damage and were grounded, while over 380 passengers were rerouted on replacement flights. The incident has been classified as a level B serious safety breach by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam. Investigations are ongoing, with the airline cooperating fully to identify the cause and prevent future incidents.
This post was published on 29 June 2025 22:19
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