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Posted on September 24, 2025

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(Reuters) -An aircraft belonging to the Russian airline Rossiya suffered damage to its tail after coming into contact with another plane on a taxiway at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport on Wednesday,

Collision on Moscow Taxiway Damages Russian Rossiya Aircraft

(Reuters) -An aircraft belonging to the Russian airline Rossiya suffered damage to its tail after coming into contact with another plane on a taxiway at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport on Wednesday, Russian news agencies reported.

The agencies said the aircraft, a Sukhoi Superjet, had been readying for takeoff to St Petersburg, Russia's second largest city, when the incident occurred on Wednesday evening. Passengers were taken off the plane and put on another aircraft.

Unofficial Russian Telegram channels said the other plane involved in the collision was an Airbus 330 belonging to China's Air Hainan and bound for Beijing.

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Chris Reese)

Key Takeaways

  • A Russian Rossiya aircraft was damaged on a Moscow taxiway.
  • The incident involved a Sukhoi Superjet and an Airbus 330.
  • Passengers were safely transferred to another aircraft.
  • The collision occurred at Sheremetyevo airport.
  • The Airbus 330 belonged to China's Air Hainan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the Rossiya aircraft?
The Rossiya aircraft suffered damage to its tail after colliding with another plane on a taxiway at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport.
What type of aircraft was involved in the incident?
The aircraft involved was a Sukhoi Superjet belonging to Rossiya, and the other plane was an Airbus 330 from China's Air Hainan.
Where was the Rossiya aircraft headed?
The Rossiya aircraft was preparing for takeoff to St Petersburg, which is Russia's second largest city.
When did the incident occur?
The incident occurred on Wednesday evening.
What was the destination of the other aircraft?
The Airbus 330 was bound for Beijing.

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